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Sustainable practices targets

Università IULM measures, monitors, and sets targets for more sustainable commuting, aligning with its Strategic Plan and sustainability commitments. Within the 2025–2027 Strategic Plan, IULM has established as a macro-objective the redaction and implementation of a new “Piano Spostamenti Casa-Lavoro (PSCL)”, which will guide future actions to reduce the environmental footprint of commuting. A dedicated Mobility Manager has been appointed to oversee this process, ensuring that sustainable mobility becomes a structural component of university governance.

Agreements and partnerships for students
IULM has activated several partnerships to incentivize low-emission and shared mobility for more sustainable commuting among students:

  • Trenitalia: special discounts (Welfare Plus 10%) on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca tickets, valid for students and up to six companions, encouraging the use of rail over private cars.
  • Wayla: 10% discount on app-based sustainable urban transport services.
  • Pikyrent: 50% discount on unlock fees and 30% discount on scooter and microcar sharing, supporting flexible and electric mobility.
  • Drivalia E+Share: discounted access to a fleet of 100% electric vehicles, with free parking in city zones and dedicated airport spaces.
  • Enjoy (ENI): discounted car-sharing rates for students, promoting shared vehicle use.
  • Student housing partnerships: to further reduce commuting needs, IULM has established a network of partners to help students find affordable housing in Milan close to the campus. By facilitating accommodation near IULM, the university directly reduces the need for long-distance commuting, thus lowering emissions and improving quality of life for its students.

Agreements and incentives for staff
The university has also extended sustainable commuting incentives to its academic and administrative staff:

  • ATM (Milan Transport Company): discounted annual public transport passes, with the option to pay in installments via payroll.
  • Trenitalia Welfare Plus 10%: the same 10% discount available to students is extended to staff.
  • Wayla and Pikyrent: discounts on sustainable urban mobility services (10% and 30–50% respectively).
  • Drivalia E+Share and Enjoy: staff can access discounted electric car-sharing solutions for commuting and urban travel.
  • Corporate Welfare scheme: IULM has extended its welfare program to all employees, allowing them to purchase weekly, monthly, or annual public transport passes through their welfare credits, thus structurally supporting a shift from private vehicles to public transport.
  • In addition, IULM promotes remote working and flexible work arrangements for staff, reducing the need for commuting and directly contributing to lowering emissions.

Strategic commitment
The University’s PSCL policy is not only a monitoring tool but also a roadmap for the progressive implementation of green commuting policies, in synergy with other measures such as:

  • expansion of photovoltaic installations and energy-efficient infrastructure;
  • awareness campaigns on responsible resource use;
  • continuous partnerships with public and private actors to broaden access to low-carbon mobility options.

By combining monitoring, governance, incentives, welfare policies, housing support, and community-wide participation, IULM demonstrates its commitment to becoming a car-free, sustainable campus. These efforts contribute to reducing the environmental impact of commuting, promoting sustainable transport, and ensuring equitable access to safe and affordable mobility solutions for both students and staff.