Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

💱 Barilla, nel 2024, ha donato 1.400 tonnellate di prodotti al Banco Alimentare in Italia. L'ISTAT ha rivelato che oltre 2,2 milioni di famiglie vivono in povertà assoluta, coinvolgendo più di 5,7 milioni di persone. Nel 2023, Barilla ha coinvolto circa 160 dipendenti in 1000 ore di volontariato, donando 16 tonnellate di cibo e operando in 10 regioni italiane. Dal 2010, l'azienda ha donato oltre 60 milioni di euro e più di 45.000 tonnellate di prodotti per il sociale, incluso 1 milione di euro per la Protezione Civile in Emilia-Romagna e 2 milioni di euro alla Croce Rossa di Parma.

📦 PlanEat will offer around 500 suspended meal kits during Christmas 2024, comprising a full course meal for families in need, as part of the "Mai più Fame: dall’emergenza all’autonomia” project by Action Against Hunger in Milan. Meal distributions for the homeless at Milan Central Station will occur on December 22 and 29, and at Pavia Station on December 24, 30, and 31. Since its inception in late 2020, PlanEat has facilitated the purchase of 18,000 suspended meals, costing €3.50 per 300-gram lasagna portion. Additionally, 70 suspended kits, priced at €13.50 each, have already been bought since December 9, with an unnamed company ordering 27 kits for a lunch service.

💸 In 2024, cameo, a Desenzano del Garda-based food company, donated over 135,000 kg of products to Banco Alimentare, resulting in approximately 271,000 meals. These donations saved 228,000 kg of CO2, over 267,000 m3 of water, and roughly 393,000 m2 of soil, as calculated by ESG Regusto platform. Cameo collaborates with SpesaSospesa.org and its technological core, Regusto, to trace and account for their sustainable actions' impact. Marco Raspati, CEO of Regusto, oversees a network with over 600 companies and around 1,300 non-profit entities.

🍣 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.