Bioeconomy Infrastructure
In the heart of Polesine, in Bottrighe, near Adria, a highly innovative plant in the international bioeconomy sector has been built: this is the first industrial site of its kind capable of producin...
Acque Bresciane: Digitalisation and Investments to Fill the Gaps in the Water Service
"For decades, the water sector in Italy was managed by municipalities, rather than being entrusted to a series of companies, governed by a nationwide body, Arera, as is the case today. This led to a...
Corporate governance: ESG metrics, rules and new balances
In an economic climate where sustainability is increasingly prioritised, the three pillars of the ESG approach are undergoing a transformative shift: from mere compliance issues to key drivers ...
L’Oréal Italia and sustainable beauty: “Large corporations must set the course”
L’Oréal for the Future is the programme for a sustainable and inclusive future launched in 2020 by L’Oréal, a world leader in the cosmetics industry, operating&...
The social cost of carbon is now a factor in transition decisions
This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter Translating CO₂ emissions into economic and social value to help businesses and institution...
Decarbonisation and the circular economy: STEP by Pollutec launches in Paris
Decarbonisation and the circular economy are not only two fundamental pillars of the green transition but also increasingly strategic drivers for enhancing the competitiveness of organisations and i...
Sunscreens: striking a balance between skin protection and environmental impact
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here With summer approaching, we see the return of ad campaigns, social media tips and warnings on sunscreen. Dermatologis...
Beesline, a beauty brand committed to saving the bees
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here Combining the use of ingredients derived from bees with a focus on protecting biodiversity and conserving pollinators: thi...
The new era of beauty: from volume to (sustainable) value
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here After a period of intense dynamism, momentum in the beauty sector is beginning to slow, prompting brands to seek new growt...
Yoga classes, spas and personal trainers: companies are focusing on corporate wellness
The all-consuming work culture that characterised the past has long given way to an approach that prioritises wellbeing in the workplace: for 86% of employees, it is just as important as their salar...
Aquafil: how to structure governance for sustainability
In the global debate on corporate sustainability, environmental initiatives have historically attracted a great deal of attention, joined in recent years by a growing focus on social issues, while t...
From cost to investment: why promoting sport benefits the country
Exercising, training, staying fit: something that is generally regarded as a private matter is, in reality, only so in appearance. For many European countries, marked by an ageing population, a rise...
Gender equality in science: a distant goal; invisible barriers persist
Despite the widespread adoption of inclusive policies and growing public attention to the issue, gender equality in science is still a long way from being achieved. Inequalities are not only evident...
Rossella Sobrero: “Good governance lends credibility to corporate sustainability”
Governance, the most often overlooked of the ESG factors, is in fact essential to the success of the other two. “Without solid governance, it is difficult to define and implement effective env...
ESG as a factor in industrial resilience: the challenge for Italian companies
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) values are structural elements in the strategy of a rising number of Italian companies. On the one hand, this is the effect of regulatory requirements, e...
A province teaming up for sustainability: Trentino shares its story
The autonomous province of Trento, with the support of Trentino Sviluppo, has embarked on a journey to become the first territory with an ESG rating in Italy. A project that will be fully opera...
Carbon insetting: decarbonising the supply chain by regenerating ecosystems
This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer. Subscribe to the newsletter or update your preferences. Faced with the environmental, social and economic crises we are e...
Certifying gender equality also strengthens a company's stability
Although gender equality is now a central topic in public debate, dominating the news on a daily basis, some confusion still remains regarding the real implications behind this concept, often viewed...
Gender equality: the Trentino model balancing welfare, education and transparency
Achieving the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification on gender equality means not only meeting a set of requirements, measured through specific KPIs, but above all promoting a corporate culture capable of s...
Beyond environmental impact: bringing people and governance back to the core of ESG
When it comes to ESG measurement systems and reporting processes, both public debate and corporate practice appear to focus almost exclusively on environmental issues, while social and governance th...