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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

European Aquatics and Vaterpolo Klub Ljubljana Slovan are committed to set a benchmark for aquatics events by delivering a set of sustainable practices which aim to:

  • Minimise the environmental impact of the 2025 European Aquatics Events

  • Foster social and economic legacy for the benefit of the host local and wider community

  • Inspire the local and wider community to adopt healthy and active styles through the Aquatics Social Responsibility Strategy

  • Promote the sustainable development goals as a catalyst for sustainable development through sports

Our organizations recognise that maintaining a clean environment and conserving water are essential for ensuring a healthy and sustainable world, which is crucial for the well-being of athletes and society. We are also aware that achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals requires significant and transformative actions to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

We aim to make a positive contribution to the promotion of a sustainable future for aquatics, therefore all participants, team members, staff, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to support a joint ambition and commitment to sustainability by embarking on a journey to reduce their individual carbon footprint.

This Sustainability & Legacy Plan is aligned with the sustainability goals and policies of the Vodni Klub Ljubljana Slovan and Ljubljana, and will be implemented with a focus on the five following key priorities:

SUSTAINABILITY KEY PRIORITY

Green Task Force

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Environmental
SGD: 12, 13, 15

INITIATIVES

There will be trained/educated volunteers at, in front of and around the pool who
will help all guests and passersby:

    • Direct them to the event
    • Educate them about the importance of the event and its sustainability
      orientation.
    • Speak both local and English
    • Be available to help

Sustainable Fun Zone

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Environmental
SGD: 12, 13, 17

INITIATIVES

A corner that will educate about sustainability:

    • Waste separation
    • Promoting the use of water bottles and tap water
    • Using bicycles.

Eliminate the Plastic

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Environmental
SGD: 12, 13, 14

INITIATIVES

    • Reusable bidons will be provided to all participating teams to replace bottled
      water.
    • High-quality tap water will be available at the venue.
    • This will reduce plastic waste and promote clean drinking water as one of Slovenia’s
      key natural assets.

Waste Management

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Environmental
SGD: 12, 13, 14

INITIATIVES

    • Separate and recyclable waste collection will be organised at the venue.

    • Food and drinks will be served in returnable or biodegradable packaging.
    • Toilets will be equipped with soap dispensers, washable towels, paper towels, and
      toilet paper made from recycled composite packaging.

Solidarity Ticketing

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Social
SGD: 10, 16

INITIATIVES

    • Tickets will be free for children under 15 and seniors over 65.

Adiccional Measures

Location and energy efficiency

    • The competition will take place at the Ilirija swimming pool complex, built according to the highest environmental standards.

    • A solar power plant on the roof provides nearly all the electricity needed from renewable sources.

    • The facility uses geothermal energy for heating and cooling.

Printed materials made from recycled paper

    • All printed materials (accreditations, notices, programmes, etc.) will be produced in cooperation with Triglav Paper, which uses exclusively recycled paper.
    • Printing will be limited to essential content, while digital forms of communication will be used as much as possible.

Sustainable mobility

    • The official hotels for the teams are the M Hotel and the Lev Hotel, both located in the immediate vicinity of the venue, significantly reducing the need for transport.

    • Group shuttles will be organised between the M Hotel and the swimming pool to reduce the use of individual vehicles.
    • Guests from the Lev Hotel will arrive on foot due to the proximity of the venue, without the need for organised transport.

Further information about Sustainability & Legacy for this event will be shared through the official communication channels, including the European Aquatics and the Vodni Klub Ljubljana Slovan.

Contacts

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Vesna Marinič | vesna.marinic@zvds.si
Martin Puš | martin.pus@zvds.si

EUROPEAN AQUATICS

Silvia Costa | silviacosta@europeanaquatics.org

Legacy Program Signed
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