{"id":2321,"date":"2026-05-12T15:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportpolimi.gebsoftware.com\/?page_id=2321"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:53:02","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sport.polimi.it\/en\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-60bff4f1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sport as a driver of change<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Politecnico di Milano Sport, sustainability is a guiding principle.<br>Our activities align with the University\u2019s Strategic Sustainability Plan, making a tangible contribution to its environmental, social, and cultural goals.(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polimi.it\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Il-Politecnico\/documenti-strategici\/piano-strategico-sostenibilita\/2023_25_ENG_Piano_strategico.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><u>Politecnico di Milano<\/u><\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe in sport as a tool for well-being, social cohesion, and sustainable development, open to the entire university community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:50px\">Sustainable and inclusive activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our events and activities offer opportunities to put the values \u200b\u200bof sustainability into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parasports for All<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major sporting events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initiatives promoting active mobility and healthy lifestyles, engaging students, staff, faculty, and the entire community\u2014across all age groups\u2014in collective experiences that foster a strong sense of belonging. Events suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tournaments for students and staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skills and competitions that reinforce respect for the rules, collective responsibility, and the community&#8217;s active conviviality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses and masterclasses: widespread and accessible well-being<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s students and staff. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polimi.it\/sviluppo-sostenibile\/inclusione-e-pari-opportunita\/sport?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><u>Politecnico di Milano<\/u><\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:50px\">Sports facilities: growing responsibly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability also depends on the management and development of our sports facilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>continuous facility improvements with a focus on safety, efficiency, and accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>resource optimization and responsible use of space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>opening up to external communities for sports and inclusive activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe that high-quality sports facilities are essential for making the sports experience inclusive and enduring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:50px\">Reduce environmental impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental sustainability is an integral part of our organization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paperless events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are eliminating flyers and single-use materials in favor of digital communications via our website, newsletter, and social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reusable displays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We design all our event structures to be modular and reusable, reducing waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible waste management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:50px\">Summary of results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the actions launched during the 2023\u20132025 period, participation in sporting events has grown significantly, with thousands of students and employees involved in the promoted initiatives.( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campus-sostenibile.polimi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/STW_Guidicini_Sustainability-reporting-and-planning_1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><u>Campus Sostenibile<\/u><\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:50px\">Our contribution to the Strategic Sustainability Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Politecnico di Milano Sport actively contributes to achieving the Plan&#8217;s objectives through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>promotion of healthy and active lifestyles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inclusive and accessible initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sustainable facility management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>events designed with social and environmental responsibility criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sport thus becomes 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