Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

📊 Only 13% of airlines have a plan for green transition and sustainable fuel use, as per a study by Transport&Environment. Air France-Klm, United Airlines, and Norwegian lead the sustainability efforts among 77 evaluated airlines. In 2023, airlines consumed 2.6 million barrels of alternative fuels, just 0.15% of total sector fuel use, while fossil kerosene usage exceeded 1.6 billion barrels. By 2030, North American airlines are expected to use 2.7% sustainable fuels, surpassing Europe's 1.3%.

📑 Illycaffè ha confermato il sostegno al progetto “Adotta un educatore” di San Patrignano, necessitante di 20 nuovi educatori per 850 giovani ospiti dopo un aumento delle richieste di aiuto post-Covid. Questi educatori sono fondamentali nel percorso di recupero, con un tasso di successo del 70% per chi non ritorna all'uso di sostanze. Il contributo di Illycaffè permetterà l'aggiunta di un educatore alla comunità, sostenendo il percorso di vita degli ospiti.

💰 BRITA Italia, part of the global leader in water filtration, celebrates 20 years in the Italian market since 2004, reaching a €32 million turnover and employing 35 people. The company saw a +150% market growth since 2018, highlighting Italian consumers' shift towards sustainable water consumption. In 2023, BRITA Italia earned the "Best Place to Work" certification. Globally, BRITA aims to prevent the use of 6.5 billion plastic bottles and reduce 1 million tonnes of CO2 by 2025.

🌱 Milanese company Cultifutura, founded in 2020 by Emilia Konert (CEO), Samuel Peabody (Chief Designer), and Markus Venzin (President), aims to bring nature into urban environments, reduce water waste, and promote local food production. Their main product, CultEvo, is an aesthetically pleasing, technologically advanced hydroponic indoor cultivation system with LED lights, IoT sensors, and automatic irrigation. CultEvo is supported by an app for real-time monitoring and hydroponic cultivation guidance.

🍻 Carlsberg Italia is enhancing the Italian hop cultivation sector and has integrated locally grown hops into Birrificio Angelo Poretti's beers. On November 28, Carlsberg Italia and the Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) signed a protocol after the "LOB.IT" project conference to support sustainable and Made in Italy brewing supply chains. They will provide consultancy, support precision agriculture, promote sustainable cultivation, and involve local farmers, aiming to make Carlsberg's supply chain more sustainable and efficient in line with their ESG strategy.

📊 Gruppo Felsineo, a Bologna-based leader in mortadella and 100% plant-based products, was acknowledged as a "High Performer" at the Index Future Respect 2024 for its commitment to ESG principles within its governance. The recognition came after evaluating over 5,000 sustainability reports. Andrea Righi, Corporate Director, received the award. The company's fourth Sustainability Report highlighted its efforts in reducing environmental impact, promoting social inclusion, employee well-being, and producing ethically-aware products. Since December 17, 2021, Felsineo S.p.A. and FelsineoVeg S.r.l. have been Benefit Companies.

🌿 Bonduelle unveils a new seasonal recipe book for year-round vegetable-based dishes, emphasizing taste, dynamism, and sustainability. The recipe book is exclusive to Bonduelle Friends community members. Founded in 1853, Bonduelle employs over 11,000 people worldwide, cultivates over 68,000 hectares, partners with 2,000 farmers, and distributes in 100 countries. Bonduelle Italy operates two sites in Bergamo and Salerno with 400+ employees and became a B Corp in 2023, focusing on regenerative agriculture and environmental impact reduction.

🎬 Fresh Del Monte and Disney Italia announce an exclusive collaboration for the Italian release of "Oceania 2" on November 27. Del Monte Italia's Fresh Cut product packaging will feature beloved characters from the film. The partnership begins in November 2024, coinciding with the movie's premiere, and includes an integrated campaign with digital, social media, and influencer marketing. Fresh Del Monte is recognized as a leading global distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables and has been ranked as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek in 2022, 2023, and 2024. They are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDP.

📊 Amadori, a leader in the Italian agri-food sector, released its fourth Sustainability Report for 2023, continuing to use GRI Standards. Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions and climate change impacts, the company maintained its commitment to comprehensive sustainability, resource efficiency, and stakeholder well-being. In 2023, Amadori focused on reporting its environmental impacts, including expanding climate change reporting to newly acquired companies and other product lines. Over 85% of self-produced electricity was used in-house, covering about 20% of total needs. The company increased its renewable energy sourced electricity by 4% from the previous year to 22%, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Waste management initiatives resulted in 93% of waste being recycled in one sector and 99.4% in others. Investment in local partnerships led to 56% of supplies being sourced from the regions where major production sites are located, with 86% of suppliers being Italian. The value distributed to stakeholders was 94.8% of the total generated, up from 92.3% in 2022. Training hours increased by 5.2% to 75,210, with a 20% boost in technical training. Safety training constituted 73.6% of all training, contributing to a lower injury frequency rate of 28.5 in 2023. Additionally, ISO 45001 certification was extended to more sites.

🏀 Ceres launched a three-episode docuseries "Per il bere della squadra" on DAZN, starting November 28, exploring the authentic heart of neighborhood sports teams across Italy. The series, produced by We Are Social, features five teams: Borgata Gordiani (Rome), Sanità United (Naples), Handball Mascalucia (Catania), Rugby Milano Sud (Milan), and Green Basket Palermo. It highlights the teams' community spirit, challenges, and the "third half" social celebrations. New episodes release every Thursday on DAZN.