世界帆船联合会（World Sailing）首次对奥运级帆船装备进行了全生命周期环境影响评估，旨在通过数据驱动的方式减少该运动对环境的影响 [1]。这项由可持续性咨询公司 Marine Futures 执行的项目收集了从制造到废弃各环节的数据 [1]。该项目设定的目标是在今年年底前捕捉整个四年奥运周期的环境影响数据 [1]。
根据计划，基于项目发现的结果将用于未来的装备采购标准及规则制定中 [1]。世界帆船联合会希望这些变更或新法规能在2032年奥运会前实施 [1]。此外，收集到的数据可能还将被应用于2028年洛杉矶奥运会的装备供应商选择过程 [1]。此次评估涉及的材料包括碳纤维、玻璃纤维和PVC泡沫等难以回收的组件 [1]。
World Sailing has conducted its inaugural life-cycle environmental assessment of Olympic-class sailing equipment to reduce the sport's ecological footprint through data-driven methods [1]. The initiative, executed by sustainability consultancy Marine Futures, gathered data across every stage from manufacturing to disposal [1]. This project aims to capture impact data throughout the four-year Olympic cycle before year-end this year [1]. Findings are intended for application in future equipment procurement standards and rule-making processes [1], with potential changes or new regulations planned for implementation prior to the 2032 Olympics [1]. The collected data may also inform supplier selection criteria for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 [1]. The assessment specifically addresses materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and PVC foam, which are noted for their difficulty in recycling [1].