Mapping corporate projects for smoking cessation and health promotion

In this section companies could report projects, initiatives, or corporate programs aimed at supporting smoking cessation, protecting employees’ health, and promoting smoke‑ and nicotine‑free workplaces.

Companies, organizations, and foundations were invited to share their experiences and best practices. The submitted projects were presented during the conference in a dedicated session, during which awards were also given to the companies most active in the fight against smoking. All participating companies had the opportunity to sign the ECToH Milan 2026 Manifesto, which contributed to defining guidelines and recommendations for European prevention policies.

Submission closed on February 15, 2026.

Purpose

This Call for Projects aimed to identify, collect, and map innovative projects and initiatives that addressed smoking cessation in the workplace. The objective was to create an overview of current practices and models that were being implemented by companies and organizations to promote health, well‑being, and smoke‑free work environments.

The mapping served to:
· Identify and share the most effective experiences implemented by companies.
· Foster the creation of a community of enterprises committed to employee well‑being.
· Promote dialogue between the private sector, institutions, and public health stakeholders.
· Provide insights for future strategies and prevention policies addressing smoking in professional settings.

Eligible Projects

We were looking for proposals and case studies that:

· Promoted smoking cessation among employees, through support programs, counselling, or incentive schemes;
· Encouraged the creation of tobacco‑ and nicotine‑free workplaces;
· Integrated health protection and well‑being into corporate plans or internal welfare systems;
· Raised staff awareness through information campaigns, training activities, or internal communication initiatives;
· Described a process of organizational or cultural change, even in its early or pilot phase;
· Were based on evidence or best practices and included elements of sustainability and replicability.

Target participants

· Public and private companies of any size or sector

· Organizations and foundations engaged in promoting workplace health

· Social cooperatives and enterprises with corporate welfare or health programs

· Public bodies and public-private partnerships promoting healthy work environments.

Application Process

Submission closed on February 15, 2026.

We sincerely thank all companies for the valuable projects submitted.

Contact

For more information:

Ectoh

ectoh@legatumori.mi.it