Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🏠 €54 million in grants are being allocated for social housing for tourism workers and entrepreneurs. The Italian Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) recently announced the new call for staff house projects. This initiative is part of a €120 million plan, following a previous round with 291 applications for €65 million, aimed at creating 68,000 affordable beds. Applications for 2025-2027 funding must be submitted online via Invitalia. Eligible expenses include renovations, equipment, and environmental consultations.

📈 Evoca Group received an A- rating from the CDP Climate Change survey, joining the "Leadership" list for top global climate management companies. The rating validates Evoca's environmental sustainability efforts, with goals aligned to the 1.5°C scenario set by the Science Based Targets initiative. Emissions are monitored through a certified internal system. Chief Sustainability Officer Giusi Bonini emphasizes the need for continual improvement in climate management for long-term value creation.

💸 Il Piano Staff House destina 54 milioni di euro per riqualificare alloggi per il settore turistico. Dal 2025 al 2027, 120 milioni di euro totali sono divisi tra contributi per interventi strutturali (Titolo II) e costi di locazione (Titolo III). Le domande, per progetti da 500.000 a 5 milioni di euro, saranno presentabili online. Gli interventi devono migliorare l'efficienza energetica e garantire almeno 10 posti letto, con completamento entro 24 mesi.

🗓 RHC Group's 2025: Record year with significant international demand from the U.S. and U.K. Key events included Taormina and Giffoni Festivals, hosting over 250 private events. Palazzo Montemartini Rome saw a 20% rise in corporate events. CEO Giuseppe Marchese highlights a strategic focus on premium repositioning, enhancing quality and sustainability. Looking to 2026, plans emphasize employee development, guest experience, and digital evolution.

🚋 In Italia, 3,035 stazioni ferroviarie, di cui 2,185 sono gestite da Rfi, supportano la mobilità dolce. Il 10% di queste stazioni (297) si trova entro 2.5 km da borghi d’eccellenza. Rfi prevede di trasformare le stazioni in hub con ciclostazioni, info point, wi-fi e ricariche e-bike. Inoltre, la Fondazione FS valorizza 26 linee storiche per circa 1,000 km e ha convertito altri 1,000 km di ex tracciati in greenways.

📦 Oltre 22,8 miliardi di confezioni di prodotti di largo consumo in Italia riportano indicazioni di imballaggio e raccolta differenziata, pari all'83,6% del totale grocery. L'Osservatorio IdentiPack 2024-2025 evidenzia un aumento del 3,1% delle codifiche identificative su 82.306 prodotti. Solo l'8,9% delle referenze ha marchi ambientali, e lo 0,2% certificazione di compostabilità. Solo il 3,6% dei prodotti usa QR code per info ambientali. Cura casa è il più avanzato con il 28,1% delle referenze digitali.

🌱 FederBio, BolognaFiere, and Slow Food Italia will collaborate again for SANA Food 2026 in Bologna. This B2B organic food fair will host Rivoluzione Bio, discussing Italy's organic sector, which boasts over 2.5 million hectares and 97,160 operators. FederBio aims to boost agroecological transitions. Italian organic farming covers 20% of its land, a European leader. FederBio President Maria Grazia Mammuccini emphasizes sustainable local food production. The event aligns with Slow Wine Fair, aiding small and medium enterprises.

🛵 Gnv Aurora, a new LNG-powered ship, was delivered to Gnv at Guangzhou Shipyard International, China. It will start service in early April 2026, operating the Genoa–Palermo route daily. With a gross tonnage of 53,000 tons, it measures 218 meters long and 29.60 meters wide, reaching speeds of 25 knots. It accommodates over 1,700 passengers and 2,780 linear meters of cargo. The ship cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 50% compared to older models.

📅 From February 22-24, 2026, SANA Food returns to BolognaFiere, Italy, featuring Slow Food as a new partner. The event offers a joint ticket with the Slow Wine Fair. Focused on sustainable and transparent food chains, it showcases organic, biodynamic, and certified products. Key highlights include the February 23 Rivoluzione Bio, a summit on organic agriculture, and collaborations with FederBio and V-Label Italia. Regional collectives from Emilia-Romagna, Sardinia, and Calabria will also participate, promoting local excellence.