Development | Aquatics Social Responsibility | Legacy | OWS Cup Leg 2

OPEN WATER CUP LEG 2

European Aquatics and Portuguese Swimming Federation 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 City of Setúbal, Portugal and Portuguese Swimming Federation, 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

- A group of volunteers will be available to raise awareness of environmental issues
  during the event.

Sustainable Fun Zone

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Environmental
SGD: 12, 13, 17

INITIATIVES

- A swimmers’ lounge with games about environmental issues will be available during
  the event.

Eliminate the Plastic

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Environmental
SGD: 12, 13, 14

INITIATIVES

- To reduce plastic waste, plastic bottles will not be used. Water fountains are available
  on-site and in hotels.

Waste Management

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Environmental
SGD: 12, 13, 14

INITIATIVES

- To reduce waste and improve management, biodegradable cups will be used for
  meals, and recycling will be promoted.

Solidarity Ticketing

SGD & RELEVANT STRAND

Social
SGD: 10, 16

INITIATIVES

- In line with solidarity ticketing, no tickets will be sold in order to involve the
  community.

Adiccional Measures

Pick up garbage on the beach and in the water

- Pick up garbage on the beach and in the water through plogging in the sand and
  water.

No paper policy

- Everything online, with no paper.

Less Power boats and more Kayaks

- Increase the number of “man power” boats in the course.

Further information about Sustainability & Legacy for this event will be shared through the official communication channels, including the European Aquatics and the Portuguese Swimming Federation.