Sport as a driver of change
For Politecnico di Milano Sport, sustainability is a guiding principle.
Our activities align with the University’s Strategic Sustainability Plan, making a tangible contribution to its environmental, social, and cultural goals.(Politecnico di Milano)
We believe in sport as a tool for well-being, social cohesion, and sustainable development, open to the entire university community.
Sustainable and inclusive activities
Our events and activities offer opportunities to put the values of sustainability into practice.
Parasports for All
A flagship event demonstrating our commitment to inclusion and accessibility in sports. It fosters participation among people with and without disabilities and strengthens a sports culture rooted in equity and respect.
Major sporting events
Initiatives promoting active mobility and healthy lifestyles, engaging students, staff, faculty, and the entire community—across all age groups—in collective experiences that foster a strong sense of belonging. Events suitable for everyone.
Tournaments for students and staff
Skills and competitions that reinforce respect for the rules, collective responsibility, and the community’s active conviviality.
Courses and masterclasses: widespread and accessible well-being
Through a wide range of courses and masterclasses across our various campuses, we promote regular sports activity as a means of fostering physical and mental well-being. Our activities are designed to be accessible to students, staff, and the wider community, encouraging active participation and the development of long-term healthy habits, while prioritizing the quality of life for the Polimi community and beyond.
These activities align with the objectives of the Strategic Sustainability Plan, which views sport as a tool for well-being, participation, and social development, featuring specific targets to increase participation and promote a culture of sport among the university’s students and staff. (Politecnico di Milano)
Sports facilities: growing responsibly
Sustainability also depends on the management and development of our sports facilities:
- continuous facility improvements with a focus on safety, efficiency, and accessibility
- resource optimization and responsible use of space
- opening up to external communities for sports and inclusive activities
We believe that high-quality sports facilities are essential for making the sports experience inclusive and enduring.
Reduce environmental impact
Environmental sustainability is an integral part of our organization:
Paperless events
We are eliminating flyers and single-use materials in favor of digital communications via our website, newsletter, and social media channels.
Reusable displays
We design all our event structures to be modular and reusable, reducing waste.
Responsible waste management
At events involving the distribution of single-use products (such as small water bottles or Tetra Paks), we promote and facilitate responsible behavior, ensuring effective waste sorting management.
Summary of results
Thanks to the actions launched during the 2023–2025 period, participation in sporting events has grown significantly, with thousands of students and employees involved in the promoted initiatives.( Campus Sostenibile)
Our contribution to the Strategic Sustainability Plan
Politecnico di Milano Sport actively contributes to achieving the Plan’s objectives through:
- promotion of healthy and active lifestyles
- inclusive and accessible initiatives
- sustainable facility management
- events designed with social and environmental responsibility criteria
Sport thus becomes a cross-cutting tool for generating lasting value for the university community and the local area.
An evolving commitment
Our journey is an integral part of the University’s strategy, and we will continue to innovate processes, events, and structures to ensure that university sport aligns increasingly with the principles of environmental, social, and institutional sustainability.