Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🕜 Daylight saving time resumes between Saturday night and Sunday in Italy, clocks will be turned one hour ahead, from 2 am to 3 am, on the night of March 28-29, 2025, lasting until October 25-26, 2025. This measure aims at energy saving by reducing the use of electric lighting, as reported by Genova Today. Despite the European Parliament's vote to end it, Italy chose to maintain the time change, allowing EU member states to decide individually.

✈ At the Brussels Aviation Summit, CEOs of Ryanair, IAG, Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM criticized the EU's ReFuel legislation for failing to ensure market conditions for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A report by Boston Consulting Group forecasts up to a 45% SAF supply shortage and 30% biofuel shortage by 2030. Airlines are mandated to use a 2% SAF quota by 2025, rising to 6% by 2030, aiming for 70% by 2050. IATA predicts a $3.8 billion increase in SAF costs for 2023, double the $1.7 billion in 2024 for 1 million tonnes of SAF.

📈 Cattel SpA, a leading national distributor in the Horeca sector, achieved the UNI/PDR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification in late 2024 after a rigorous process of self-reflection and correction across the organization. Post-certification, the company standardized its internal management processes and is now developing a long-term welfare plan to further enhance organizational well-being, pay equity, and workload balance. Cattel's efforts have led to an inclusive culture and equitable career paths without gender-based preferential treatment, hiring women even in traditionally male-dominated areas, and establishing a predominantly female middle management (4 out of 5). Initiatives for collective well-being include TFR advance requests and training sessions on respect and inclusion, contributing to an environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

🍻 "Responsibility in Education" by Fondazione Birra Moretti targets senior students in Italy's hospitality schools, promoting responsible alcohol consumption. Launched in 2022, it has engaged over 4,800 students from 31 schools across regions like Lombardy, Puglia, Lazio, Sicily, and Sardinia. In 2025, it continues in Sardinia at "Antonio Gramsci" and in Messina at "Antonello" Institute, backed by local authorities. Partners include ASPI, NoidiSala, and FUTURELY, offering 20 PCTO hours valuable for graduation exams.

💰 Acqua Amata ranks in the top 200 fastest-growing companies in Southern Italy, according to a study by Il Sole 24 Ore and Statista, based on performance from 2020 to 2023. In 2025, the company secured 3rd place in the "Food and Beverages" category in Puglia and 9th place nationally. Vice President Matteo Avella credits their success to customer, partner, and collaborator support, highlighting their drive for excellence. Acqua Amata is acknowledged for its sustainable, quality water, serving as a model in the Horeca sector for strategic growth and product excellence.

🏦 The EU Organic Awards aim to recognize excellence in European organic agri-food sector. Organized by the EU Commission and IFOAM Organics Europe, these awards cover multiple categories, including best organic farmer and city. Small and medium-sized restaurants and catering services employing less than 250 people, with a maximum annual turnover of €50 million or balance sheet below €43 million, using 100% certified organic products can apply by 27 April 2025. Winners will be announced on 23 September 2025 in Brussels during the European Organic Day.

🏦 Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana, founded by Aldo Melpignano, ranked among the top 15 companies for 500-999 employees in the Best Workplaces™ Italia 2025. This ranking, by Great Place To Work®, assessed workplace environment, engagement, and satisfaction. Egnazia's strategy focuses on people-centered policies, ensuring a positive work experience across all demographics, emphasizing trust, fairness, and cohesion to foster a strong company culture. The company prioritizes talent development, inclusion, and equity.

🍸 In Scozia, The Thompson Brothers launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £1.8 million (€2.15 million) for the Struie Distillery in Dornoch, poised to be the world's most sustainable whisky distillery with zero carbon emissions, utilizing patent-pending technology and renewable energy. The drink market for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol products is experiencing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4% until 2028, with non-alcoholic goods expected to grow 7% in that period. The global gin market, focusing on premium and niche products, is projected to reach $22.73 billion (€21 billion) by 2030, driven by mixology and consumer preference for locally sourced, uniquely flavored limited production brands.

🌏 Leonardo Hotels joined Earth Hour 2025, globally initiated by WWF, turning off lights for one hour across all European properties. On the event day, from 20:30 to 21:30, the hotel chain reduced lighting by 20% in communal areas and, where possible, in external spaces like gardens, terraces, and bars. Natascha Michaelsen, sustainability project coordinator at Leonardo Hotels Central Europe, emphasized their commitment to climate and environmental protection through innovative projects and long-term measures.

🏢 Unox, an Italian leader in professional oven manufacturing, ranked among the top 10 companies for the 500-1000 employee category in Best Workplaces™ Italia 2025 for the sixth consecutive year. The award ceremony took place in Milan with Sofia Canton and Alessia Ramponi representing Unox. With a global hiring record in 2024 and an 8,000 square meter Innovation Hub expansion, Unox emphasizes positive, inclusive work environments. Orienteering Night, their 14th edition event on April 16 in Padova, connects university students with over 30 successful managers.