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The key principles of the project Strategy Documents

The Key Principles of the Project

Together, to face an urgent challenge: the need for a sustainable future. For the planet, for communities and for generations to come

Preserving beauty means committing to generating new beauty

Together, to face an urgent challenge: the need for a sustainable future. For the planet, for communities and for generations to come

No high-sounding promises, but a path of responsibility to follow together

Milano Cortina 2026 aims to adopt a realistic, concrete and progressive approach to sustainability and its legacy, which involves all stakeholders.

A collective call to action

We cannot underestimate the challenges that the planet and its inhabitants must face. This is why we want to share the project for a better future with millions of people, from athletes to volunteers, from TV and online audiences to people in the stands and citizens.

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Anterselva/Antholz

Bormio

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Livigno

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Milano

Predazzo

Tesero

Verona

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Protecting now
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Renewing now
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Including now

Promoting human rights, gender equality, inclusion and accessibility. Among other aspects, the commitment for inclusion is realised by supporting women in the workplace, creating opportunities and a culture of respect for vulnerable people, pursuing universal accessibility and promoting measures to fight maltreatment or abuse. In other words, protecting the rights of each individual.
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Moving now
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Empowering now

Strategy

The key objectives of sustainability and the legacy

Download the documents

Sustainability Report

Strategic Environmental Assessment

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Legacy – Together

Looking beyond 2026. Through a series of concrete projects and initiatives, we want to leave a positive, long-lasting legacy for the regions and the new generations.

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FAQ

Here are the answers to your questions.

What are the biggest challenges for the sustainability of the Games?

The challenges that the global community is facing are reflected in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Around the world public, private and non-profit service organisations are invited to work together for peace, to eliminate hunger, fight climate change and create the conditions for equitable development of people and the economy. The commitment of each individual is essential. IOC President Thomas Bach urges us with these words: "I can only urge all of you to do the same: review all your sport events, your competitions, meetings and all your activities not only from a financial perspective but also with the aim to reduce your, to reduce our collective carbon footprint."
How are sustainable events organized?
Do the Games involve an environmental assessment?

Yes, the Games Delivery Programme (together with planning, organisation and communication) falling under the responsibility of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 is subject to a Strategic Environmental Assessment. The procedure is still underway; it involves the Lombardia and Veneto Regions and the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano. The first stage involved the presentation and approval of the preliminary report. In the second stage, the programme, along with the environmental report, is provided to the public in order to collect observations. The third stage — monitoring — will follow the organization of the Games and implementation of measures to protect the environment.
What is meant by universal accessibility?

The presence of various types of barriers or obstacles may prevent or make it difficult to use a means of transport, acquire information, use a service, participate in and enjoy an event or experience the Olympic and Paralympic Games.Accessibility is a prerequisite for inclusion and social participation.Universal accessibility means:• Offering full participation in Milano Cortina 2026 and a fulfilling path for everyone, free of any barriers or discrimination;• Considering the needs and desires of each person, regardless of their condition, disability, etc., or linguistic, cultural and gender differences;• Aiming for the environmental wellbeing of spaces and territories involved in the Games and leaving a positive material and immaterial legacy;• Equipping the environment with facilities inspired by universal design, which enables access, recognition and use in full autonomy, comfort, safety and pleasantness;• Using these characteristics to rethink the living spaces, services and equipment to be used, information and communications to be given, received and exchanged.
What is meant by sustainable sourcing?

The organisation of large events involves many production sectors, from energy supplies to transport, from food services to cleaning management, from culture (artists, technicians, etc.) to logistics and digital technology. For the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, this means asking its Suppliers, Licensees and Sponsors to adopt measures to reduce the impacts of their respective supply chains and expand social benefits, for example in terms of human rights.
How is Milano Cortina 2026 committed to human rights?

In addition to asking our Suppliers, Licensees, Sponsors and other stakeholders to respect human rights, Fondazione is committed to spreading a culture of respect and protection of the most vulnerable people. In addition to adopting a system to prevent and manage any abuses within the organisation and at venues, Fondazione promotes simplified but effective protection measures among all other subjects.