Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🌳 Moët & Chandon, engaged in environmental protection for over 20 years, launched the Natura Nostra sustainability program in 2021 to combat climate change and restore biodiversity in Champagne. Employees, viticultural partners, and public authorities planted a kilometer of hedges in the Côte des Blancs to connect biodiversity reservoirs and create ecological corridors. 35 km of hedges previously planted, 2,400 partners engaged, and collaboration with regional and European funding bodies for agroforestry efforts. Visit naturanostra.moet.com for more on Natura Nostra's biodiversity projects.

🛠 Enel's Set&Charge is an innovative solution for businesses across various sectors, including hospitality and dining, to integrate electric mobility into their services by providing electric vehicle charging stations. It features a complete package: charging infrastructure, easy-to-use Net Enterprise management software, and electricity supply. The Net Enterprise platform allows for service customization and direct billing of revenues to reduce overall energy costs. Integration with the Enel X Way App increases visibility, attracting travelers and companies managing electric fleets. Other sustainable choices provided by Enel for the hospitality industry include upgrading HVAC systems, comfort management, Power Quality systems like Save Up, and installing photovoltaic systems to produce clean energy, reduce CO2 emissions, and cut energy bills.

☕ Chef Alessandro Dal Degan introduces a unique culinary experience at La Tana Gourmet and Osteria della Tana, featuring a menu with six courses paired with six "liquid dishes" that celebrate coffee. Originating from Brazil, Peru, Congo, Guatemala, India, and the new addition Indonesia, the Nespresso Professional Origins coffees are sustainably sourced and integrated with local ingredients. The sensory journey will be available from early 2025 at Osteria della Tana in Asiago, embracing a sustainable and zero-waste approach. Indonesia joins the Nespresso Professional Origins lineup as the first Fairtrade-certified coffee in the Professional line.

🏫 Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane unveiled their Strategic Plan 2025-2029 on December 12, 2024, in Rome with CEO Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, President Tommaso Tanzilli, and Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini. The Plan includes over €100 billion investments over five years and aims for revenue over €20 billion, EBITDA above €3.5 billion, and net income over €500 million. It will enhance service quality, complete infrastructure, and promote sustainable mobility. Operational costs will be reduced by 5%, and over 1 Gigawatt of photovoltaic installations is planned by 2029. The ERTMS will cover 100% of the Core Extended network by 2040, with infrastructural transformations through an investment of €60 billion. Railway infrastructure will receive more than €50 billion investment in ten years, while road infrastructure managed by Anas will get over €40 billion. Passenger transport in Italy is expected to grow by over 100 million, and international passenger numbers are projected to increase by 40%.

🍎 Founded in 1934, Biraghi SpA, an Italian dairy benchmark from Cavallermaggiore (CN), processes about 465,000 liters of milk daily, totaling 170 million liters annually. It produces 320,000 Gran Biraghi wheels and 200,000 Gorgonzola DOP wheels each year, plus Ricotta and Butter. Their Gorgonzola DOP, made exclusively with milk from Cuneo province and subject to numerous quality controls, is featured in a festival attracting thousands. The Gorgonzola DOP Selezione 200g package now uses 100% recycled plastic and 20% less plastic overall. Biraghi is the Official Partner of the Italian National Football Teams as of 2023.

💸 Casalasco, an Italian tomato industry leader, presented its 2023 Sustainability Report, which includes results from subsidiaries Emiliana Conserve Spa, SAC Spa, De Martino Srl, and Pomì USA. In 2023, a Sustainability Steering Committee initiated the "Road to net zero emission" project. The company invested in methane reduction, saving 1 million cubic meters of gas and 2,000 tons of CO2 annually with 7 new MVR evaporators, high-efficiency cogeneration plants, and a 2-hectare agrivoltaic plant, aiming for completion by 2025. Casalasco's renewable energy usage in 2023 rose by 369% from 2022, making up 94% of its consumption. CO2 emissions reduced by 91% (Scope 2) and 3% (Scope 1) in 2023, totaling 2,677 tons. A 97% waste recovery rate was achieved, with 20,915 tons of by-products utilized as animal feed and biomass. R&D developed 104 projects, with 35% success and 25% ongoing, and an Innovation Center set to open in the first half of 2025. The average workforce was 1,212, reaching 2,078 during peak season, with 46% women, 54% men, and representing 66 nationalities. Over 17,127 hours of

🏨 Sita partners with Red Sea International Airport (RSI), Saudi Arabia, aiming to serve 1 million passengers annually by 2030 with a peak capacity of 900 passengers per hour. The partnership introduces Sita Flex, Sita Maestro c for check-in and departure automation, Sita Bag Manager for real-time luggage tracking, and solutions for smooth airport operations and enhanced passenger experience, including mobile remote control and flight information display systems. Andrew Tyler Smith, chief guest experience officer, emphasizes commitment to sustainability and world-class technology integration.

🥃 Campari Group launched the global communication campaign "Take Time to Taste" on December 10, 2024, to promote responsible alcohol consumption. The campaign, underlining quality over quantity, features iconic cocktails like Aperol Spritz, Americano, and Negroni, and will be live on Campari's official social channels with tips for moderate consumption. Campari Group, founded in 1860, is the sixth-largest branded spirit company, with over 50 brands, employing about 4,900 people, and listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001.

🍷 Robert Princic transformed his family's vineyard, Gradis'ciutta, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, focusing on sustainability and tradition. Graduated in Enology and Viticulture, he built a new winery in 2005 and achieved organic certification in 2018. The vineyard spans 50 hectares, producing wines from both local and international varieties. Recognitions include inclusion in "I migliori 100 vini e vignaioli d'Italia 2025" and the top 50 Italian wineries by Food&Wine.

💰 In Italy, sustainability is a key issue with 55% of Italians striving to practice sustainable behaviors, but 4 in 10 find it increasingly difficult due to the economic crisis. According to YouGov's 2024 survey of 4,382 families, 75% of Italians are either eco-actives (23%) or eco-considerers (52%), while 37% find it challenging to act sustainably due to social and economic issues. Global warming is the top concern (20%), followed by air pollution (11%) and water-related issues (10%). Distrust in brand sustainability is at 67%, up from 62% in 2023. Italians favor local products (81%) and recyclable packaging (75%). 55% try to behave sustainably, yet half don't know how, and the high cost is the primary barrier.