Uniting for healthier, more sustainable and high-performing workplaces through physical activity and sport
We invite individuals and organisations — companies, institutions, associations, and decision-makers — who believe in the benefits of integrating movement into daily work life to join the Move At Work Supporters’ Pledge.
This pledge is a collective call to action for all who believe physical activity plays a vital role in improving employee wellbeing, enhancing productivity, and supporting long-term health — and should be a natural part of the workplace, where we spend much of our time.
This pledge is launched by the Move at Work project consortium1 — an initiative co-funded by the European Union Erasmus+ programme, uniting partners to promote healthier, more sustainable, and high-performing workplaces through physical activity and sport.
Physical activity doesn’t mean running marathons or compulsory gym sessions. It includes walking meetings, stretch breaks, active commutes, and creating an environment that encourages regular movement throughout the workday.
The need for action is urgent. Physical inactivity costs European economies over €80 billion annually through lost productivity, healthcare expenses, and early retirement2. Nearly 45% of Europeans never exercise3, despite the recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.
For businesses, the impact is clear: replacing an employee can cost up to 200% of their salary, and absenteeism averages €4,060 per employee yearly4 Yet, simple steps like two-minute breaks can reduce long-term sick leave by 13%5. Workplaces that promote physical activity see 25% less sick leave, 41% lower stress levels,6 and employees who are 20% more productive. 7
Despite this, very few European companies have structured workplace activity programs, even though many workers want employers to encourage sports and movement. Closing this gaprequires standardized strategies, including promoting activity targets, fostering an inclusive work culture that engages all employees, and integrating physical activity into HR and health metrics.
Now is the time to make physical activity a standard, supported part of every working day.
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Organisations who endorse this pledge agree that:
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Together, we are building a movement for movement — where active workplaces are the norm, not the exception.
Let’s move more, together.
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