Sustainability is a core value of the 2026 European Rowing Championships Varese. We recognise that international sporting events have a significant environmental and social impact. Therefore, we are committed to reducing our footprint while creating positive outcomes for all our stakeholders. Through concrete and effective actions, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable future and leave a positive legacy beyond the event.
Together for sport, people and the planet.
OUR SUSTAINABLE IDENTITY
Purpose
To promote rowing as a driver of sustainable development, creating lasting value for people, the local area, and future generations.
Vision
To establish the 2026 European Rowing Championships Varese as a benchmark for sustainability within the international rowing community.
Mission
To integrate sustainability into the organisation of the 2026 European Rowing Championships Varese by actively engaging stakeholders to maximise positive impacts, minimise negative onesand create a lasting legacy for the local area, the community, and future generations.
Our Values
- Sport: We believe in the power of sport to bring people together, inspire positive behaviours, and contribute to the development of communities.
- Excellence: We pursue the highest sporting and organisational standards, promoting quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Well-being: We put people at the centre of everything we do, promoting health, safety, and inclusion for all participants.
- Respect: We act with respect for people, communities, cultures, rules, and the environment.
- Collaboration: We value dialogue, participation, and teamwork.
- Sustainability: We make decisions that create lasting benefits for the environment, society, and the economy, while respecting the needs of present and future generations.
Our Sustainability Plan is now available! Italian Version Click here
Our Sustainability Plan is now available! English Version Click here
Our Anti-Discrimination Policy
At Varese 2026 we firmly condemn all forms of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or offensive behaviour based on gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, personal beliefs, disability, or any other individual characteristic. Such behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
To this end, we have adopted an anti-discrimination policy based on the following principles:
- Respect, ensuring that every person is treated with dignity, fairness, and impartiality;
- Inclusion, promoting an open, accessible, and welcoming environment for everyone;
- Collaboration, fostering dialogue, active listening, and mutual support among all parties involved;
- Accountability, recognising the responsibility of every individual to help maintain a respectful environment, as well as the Organising Committee’s commitment to receiving, handling, and following up on all reports impartially, and to being accountable for the decisions taken.
Any incident of discrimination, harassment or inappropriate behaviour must be promptly reported to the Organising Committee by sending a communication to the following email address: safeguarding@canottierivarese.com.
Every report will be carefully reviewed by our Safeguarding Officer, who will gather the necessary information and hear from the persons involved. If the report is found to be substantiated, the Organising Committee will adopt the measures it considers most appropriate in light of the seriousness of the incident, such as:
- formal warning;
- temporary or permanent removal from the event;
- referral to the competent authorities where the conduct constitutes a breach of the law.
If the conduct is committed by an athlete or a member of an international delegation, the Team Leader of the relevant federation will be informed immediately and involved in the handling of the matter, without prejudice to the Organising Committee’s right to adopt any measures it considers necessary to ensure the safety of, and respect for, all persons attending the event.
Sustainability guide
Our commitment alone is not enough. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Making this event truly sustainable requires the support and cooperation of every participant. For this reason, we have created a Sustainability Guide, 4 simple tips that will help you enjoy the Championships while respecting the environment, the local community and everyone taking part.
Every small action matters: join us in making a positive difference for a more sustainable future.
Click the following link to access our Sustainability Guide Click here