Sustainability

Holmenkollen Skifestival was one of the first international sporting events to commit to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Holmenkollen Skifestival is considered the world's third oldest sporting event, and is a visible ambassador for Norwegian skiing tradition and values. The sustainability strategy 2020-2030 focuses on developing engaging and inspiring winter events that help address environmental and health challenges.

We work with the federations, partners, volunteers, athletes and other supporters to create unique winter sports experiences that will minimize the festival's footprint in nature, promote gender equality and inspire as many people as possible to make healthy choices for good health.

Holmenkollen Skifestival wants to be a natural gathering place for the City of Oslo, partners, the public and athletes where we can show leadership in sustainability and use our voice to influence attitudes and actions. In the winter of 2023, we organized the Kollen Conference for the first time - a networking arena for sustainability issues.
We measure the footprint of the entire ski festival, from A to Z. Through the Green Producers Tool (NSF) and Position Green (IBU), we get quantified data that can guide us in developing more sustainable events.

We have chosen to focus on these SDGs until 2030:

Responsible consumption and production (No. 12)

We will be very good at sorting waste at the arena and make it easy for the public to contribute to waste management.
We choose materials and products with a long-term perspective and the possibility of recycling and reuse.
We have a strong focus on avoiding food waste. All excess food is given away to someone who needs it. We have collaborated with Fattighuset for several years.
We offer a varied range of food, including organic and "locally sourced" food.
We have strict rules for partners who wish to distribute free items in the arena during events. If something is to be handed out, it must have long-term value for the audience and guests.

Climate action (No. 13)

All necessary information will be available on our website for both the public and the nations participating in our races.
The use of fluoride lubricants is prohibited, cf. FIS and IBU regulations. The athletes' skis are tested daily during the World Cup, and fines are issued. Fluoride is harmful to health and the environment.
Our transport services are 50% served by electric vehicles that minimize toxic emissions.
Among other things, the City of Oslo uses the world's first emission-free, electrified snow groomer in the arena. The other snow groomers are powered by HVO-100 Diesel, which is produced from 100% renewable raw materials. The arena and trail network have energy-saving light bulbs, and have upgraded snow production to a modern environmentally friendly facility and snow storage.

Good health and well-being (No. 3)

Physical activity is at the heart of our work, our events and our owners. Together with our owners, we are a social actor that promotes good health through physical activity and low-threshold outdoor time with others. Large-scale research shows that most people should move more, especially children and young people. Increased activity contributes to better physical and mental health.
In the arena we have Kapellskogen, which is a special area for children and families, for play, skiing and sledding activities. Activities are free and equipment can be borrowed.
School classes, grades 5-7 in Oslo, are invited to an activity day in Holmenkollen during the WC Biathlon. Outdoor activities and play with peers stimulate psychosocial abilities and social skills.
As a visitor to "Kollen", due to parking restrictions, it is necessary for visitors to walk from the subway and bus up to the arena.

The Holmenkollen Arena is bathed in sunshine

Gender equality (No. 5)

We are a strong advocate for women and men to have equal rights in sports. We are particularly proud to have been involved as an organizer in the RAW AIR tournament, where the women participated for the first time in 2018 - with the same prize money as the men.
In 2023, women's nordic combined was also on the program under Skifest & RAW AIR.
The Women's 5km World Cup was held for the first time in Holmenkollen in 2023.
The volunteer team in Holmenkollen has an equal number of women and men as section leaders and officials. There are as many women as men in the organizing committee and race management.

Partnerships for the goals (no. 17)

Holmenkollen Skifestival as an event organization has large and well-functioning partnerships within the public and private sectors, as well as many NGOs and civil society in general.
Our team of nearly 1,800 volunteers do their best to ensure that guests, athletes, partners and suppliers have the best experience of the events at Holmenkollen Skifestival. We are an important social arena for many, and have a diversity of volunteers who are crucial to our delivery as an organizer. We take our social role and position seriously.
Collaboration with the private sector makes the events possible. Collaboration is governed by our sustainability strategy through agreements and actions. We measure and report every year to deliver the best possible performance towards 2030 - and beyond.
Through solid partnerships, we strengthen our efforts to improve health. Environmental and climate projects will succeed through partnerships to keep Marka clean and safe.
We are a central arena for meetings and a broad network where we can stimulate collaboration between different sectors. The Kollen Conference is a new meeting place for professional refreshment and collaboration to achieve our goals. It is organized in collaboration with NSF and NSSF.

World Cup Nordic

World Cup Biathlon

Holmenkollen Skifestival

Raw Air