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What is the Wac?

A DURABLE, CREDIBLE AND RELIABLE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME FOR WORKPLACES AT A EUROPEAN LEVEL REGARDING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT WORK

Established in the framework of the Erasmus+ Sport programme and supported by EU Commission, the Workplace Active Certification (WAC) is aimed at European organisations (companies, institutions, federations, associations, etc.) that promote health and well-being at work through physical activity, and which wish to have their approaches and progression recognised. The Workplace Active Certification is accessible to any type of organisation, irrespective of its size, location, culture, sector of activity, social and economic situation. The certification was created by European Federation for Company Sport, the leading organization to promote and develop company sport at EU level.

The Active Workplace Certification is available to any type of organisation which resides or operates within the European Economic Area, irrespective of its size, location, culture, sector of activity, social and economic situation.
In October 2022, in Brussels, 13 companies received a WAC.

Company sport in a nutshell

79%

of employees see sports in the workplace as a pull factor: ‘they are companies in which you want to work’.

6 TO 9%

The gain of productivity of a sedentary employee who starts practicing on a regular basis.

100%

Of managers who implemented sport sessions in the workplace recommend it to their peers.

WHY LAUNCH A EUROPEAN ACTIVE
WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION ?

This Certification helps the organisation to promote the well-being of employees in the workplace and to evaluate their actions and programme surrounding company sport

Assess the programme set up in the workplace and the sport activities,
Establish a course of action and frames the company’s approach to sports,
Measure relevant actions to improve the committed initiatives and evaluates the company’s commitment to well-being in the workplace,
Improve your services for the employees’ well-being and the quality of life in the workplace,
Benefit from the experience, expertise, good practises, success stories and testimonies from the certification team, other WAC applicants and awarded organisations to improve your knowledge and sport programmes,
Strengthen the employer brand and promote your company’s image with sports policies to promote team cohesion

For Veolia, participating in WAC certification was a willingness and a necessity. It was the occasion to draw the assessment of 20 years of company sport commitment. WAC and the 3 collaboration years with EFCS have allowed us to progress and structure our work methodology and our approach. We have been able to measure and weight thework during all these years. WAC is also a recognition, a valorisation, and a thanks to the Veolia sport association (AVS) to these honoured members and foundators.

Veolia Europe, France – Awarded Workplace 2022

We believe that by giving the opportunity to people to become more active they can benefit wellness and health wise, work stress is reduced and that results in better performance, better mood and helps people to be more creative and active. In the future, we aspire to motivate more colleagues to participate in sports disciplines and provide them more opportunities to become physically active and help create a mentality change and awareness with regard to the benefits of physical activity.

Corinth Canal, Greece – Awarded Workplace 2022

Engaging in the WAC certification was an opportunity to increase our networks and further promote our mission. The WAC Evaluation criteria was set up to provide a common framework between all the participating countries. This provided a structured decision-making process. This certification will acknowledge our organisation’s commitment and enthusiasm towards the organisation of physical activity at the place of work and improve the physical and mental well-being of our staff.

Mater Dei Hospital, Malta – Awarded Workplace 2022

how to register ?

Follow the steps of the certification!

Introductory questionnaire

First online self-analysis of what already exists within the structure's organisation and other administrative elements.

Submission of the completed criteria on our digital platform

Second online self-analysis to provide answers and evidence by uploading documents, reports, pictures, videos, etc.

External and internal assessment

Audits to go deeply in criteria answers, a report containing the conclusions of the external evaluation and an examination by the certification commission in charge of the final decision with video conference interviews.