Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🍣 MOWI, a Norwegian global leader in salmon farming headquartered in Bergen with an operational base in Bologna, Italy, reported a turnover of €5.5 billion in 2023. The company employs 11,600 people across 25 nations, serves around 70 countries, and satisfies one-fifth of global farmed salmon demand. It focuses on innovation and sustainability, ranking first in Coller FAIRR's sustainability index for protein producers for the fifth year. MOWI's range won "Product of the Year" 2022 in the "Salmon" category. For more information: https://it.mowisupreme.com/.

🌱 In Italy, 80% of vending sector companies use renewable energy and 78% implement environmental management systems. CONFIDA highlights this progress in the "2023 Sector Sustainability Report." The industry comprises over 4,000 companies and about 30,000 employees, plus additional supply chain firms. CONFIDA President Massimo Trapletti emphasizes sustainable initiatives, such as RiVending for recycling coffee cups and PET bottles, and a partnership with Banco Alimentare Foundation to donate 74 tons of food nationwide. 37% of companies combat food waste individually, 50% produce a sustainability report, 60% appoint a dedicated sustainability officer, 98% have workplace well-being and safety policies, and over half are certified. 59% invest in welfare policies, 41% support medical research, and 60% pursue medium-to-long-term environmental development plans, with 50% scrutinizing suppliers for sustainability.

🏡 St. Mauritius Hotel, an iconic establishment since the 1970s in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, began a repositioning journey in 2013 to blend authenticity with sophisticated comfort. The hotel now features a Natural SPA, a gourmet restaurant Sciabola with a starred chef, and suites with Alpine views. Achieving energy requalification class B, it incorporates advanced technology from Serenissima Informatica, utilizing protel Cloud PMS, Business Intelligence Microsoft for real-time data analysis, and Hotel Back Office for financial management. Lorenzo Pippucci is the CEO, and Salvatore Bosco is the Sales Area Manager at Serenissima Informatica.

📑 Italian company Cigierre, specializing in casual dining and franchising, partners with Fondazione CNOS-FAP ETS for national initiatives in vocational training and professional guidance. With over 370 restaurants, Cigierre is proud that nearly all restaurant managers are internally trained. The collaboration includes internships, technical visits, and professional updates, aiming at excellence in vocational training for the hospitality sector. Cigierre Academy, active since 2023, is central to this initiative, offering in-person and online courses.

📊 Maiora, operating with retail and Cash & Carry channels in seven regions under the Despar and Altasfera brands, released its sixth Sustainability Report in 2023, revealing a 58% reduction in non-renewable energy consumption and a reduction of 564 tons of plastic compared to 2022. The company manages 529 stores, and has transitioned to a Società per Azioni Società Benefit, ahead of the 2026 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). With over 1,300 suppliers, 99% being Italian, Maiora continues to focus on sustainability and community involvement through campaigns like "Giornate FAI d'Autunno" with FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano ETS). The workforce consists of 2,467 employees as of December 31, 2023, with certifications like EQUAL SALARY and Top Employer. Over 5,000 hours of training in health and safety were provided in 2023.

☕ Lavazza enriches its aluminum capsule range compatible with Nespresso* Original machines with Espresso Gourmet line, featuring chocolate and caramel flavors. Lavazza Espresso Gourmet Chocolate is a blend of Brazilian Arabica and natural Robusta, while the Caramel variant combines the best Central and South American Arabicas with velvety caramel. The launch is supported by a dedicated sales point material, digital, social, and TV campaigns, along with a QR code on packs linking to a landing page with original recipes like Caramel Viennoise and Soft Choco Cream. Lavazza, established in Turin in 1895, now has a turnover of over €3 billion, is present in 140 markets, operates 8 production facilities in 5 countries, and produces over 30 billion cups of coffee annually. The company focuses on sustainability, with a goal to “Awaken a better world every morning.”

🏠 Boutique Hotels are projected to reach a market size of $39.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2024 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. These hotels are gaining market share in luxury hospitality by emphasizing sustainability, technological innovation, intimate experiences, and community value creation. Tech-savvy approaches, including AI, are used for personalized experiences and proactive service. Boutique Hotels also focus on environmental impact reduction through energy-efficient buildings and zero waste initiatives.

💸 Acqua Minerale San Benedetto, leading in the Italian non-alcoholic beverage market and operating globally in 100 countries, commits to environmental sustainability by reducing its website CO2 emissions. The official San Benedetto website, using Karma Metrix, achieves an energy efficiency of 0.65 grams of CO2e per page view, significantly lower than industry standards, equivalent to 0.19 tonnes of CO2 annually, the same as 2,070 km by plane or 1,634 km by car.

🌎 Ita Airways joined the UN Global Compact, endorsing sustainable and socially responsible policies. The initiative aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), requiring voluntary commitment to ten universal principles including human rights, labor standards, environmental conservation, and anti-corruption. Ita Airways, under General Manager Andrea Benassi, commits to integrating sustainability into its business strategy, reporting annual progress towards these universally recognized principles.

🍫 Caviar Giaveri, a family-run business with over 40 years of history, received multiple awards in 2024, including "Best Raw Material of the Year" by Food&Travel Italia and the "Best Caviar Luxury Food&Beverage Quality Awards 2024" for their Beluga Imperial. The company participated in Harper's Bazaar's Road Show and Vinibuoni d'Italia's 2025 edition, as well as events by Pineider since 1774. They offer the widest caviar collection from the same producer, with 8 types of caviar, available at www.caviargiaveri.com or their San Bartolomeo di Breda (TV) store. The Giaveri sisters currently lead the business, maintaining sustainable and CITES-compliant sturgeon farming near Venice.