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Core Insights - The 15th National Games in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region has set a benchmark for "carbon-neutral" large-scale sports events by implementing a comprehensive green energy supply and low-carbon initiatives [1][2]. Group 1: Green Energy Supply - The Guangdong competition zone procured 188,000 green power certificates, achieving full green energy supply for the event [1]. - The estimated electricity consumption during the event in Guangdong is 188 million kilowatt-hours, resulting in a reduction of 160,000 tons of CO2 emissions and equivalent to planting 8.88 million trees [1]. Group 2: Venue Construction and Technology - Over 90% of the venues in the Guangdong competition zone were renovated from existing facilities, with similar practices in Hong Kong and Macau [1]. - Many venues incorporated energy-saving materials, efficient electromechanical equipment, smart lighting systems, and distributed photovoltaic technologies [1]. - The Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center was transformed into the first near-zero carbon large sports venue in the country [1]. Group 3: Event Operations and Carbon Management - The event adopted systematic carbon reduction measures, including the use of low-carbon products and biodegradable materials for uniforms and catering [2]. - All taxis used for event support were 100% electric vehicles, and the event in Dongguan achieved full electronic coverage to reduce paper usage [2]. - A full-chain carbon management system was explored, including measurement, reduction, offsetting, and certification [2]. - Donations from 31 companies amounted to approximately 380,000 tons of carbon products for the Guangzhou zone, while Shenzhen received 100,000 tons of carbon assets for offsetting emissions [2].