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The first AIAS - Associazione Italiana Agrivoltaico Sostenibile General Assembly has just ended. It was exciting to discuss with other members the most topical issues of the agri-PV development in Italy and the objectives that the Association intends to pursue in its evolution, just over a year after its foundation. The climate of deep cooperation and open confrontation for the pursuit of common goals, beyond the interests of individual stakeholders, was a source of great confidence for the future of agro-PV development in Italy. Our sincere thanks go to AIAS and its President Alessandra Scognamiglio for offering us this unique opportunity to exchange views and for allowing representatives from the electricity sector, agronomists, academics, institutions and the financial sector to put their respective skills at the service of a national and European advancement of knowledge on Agri-PV. #GeneralAssembly #AgriVoltaics #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #InnovoRenewables

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Financial transparency, environmental and social sustainability, climate resilience and inclusion: the operational headquarters of the Blue Dot Network in Ville de Paris OECD - OCDE Mathias Cormann Richard Verma U.S. Department of State Helene Budliger Artieda SECO Economic Cooperation and Development Château de la Muette - OCDE #infrastrutturesostenibili #sustainableinfrastructure #strade #ponti #retielettriche #viedicomunicazione #roads #bridges #electricitynetworks #communicationroutes 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG6CH-rf

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Trentino keeps on being fertile ground for open innovation 💡 Being innovative and staying current in a fast-paced world has always been challenging, especially for SMEs with limited economic resources. However, over the last couple of decades, the new strategic approach aiming to derive maximum benefit from the collaboration between companies and external bodies has definitely been a game changer. How? 🤔 Accelerating innovation by tapping into a diverse network and encompassing ideas, technologies, and expertise, as to outsource and reduce development costs. Hence the need to keep the discussion open about this topic, which is essential for every territory pursuing a true sustainable development. 📅 Ideas, advices and opinions will be shared on Wednesday 8 May, during one of the meetings dedicated to the S3 Platform. To know more ⬇️ 

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European Elections: A Crucial Vote for Italy’s Climate and Environmental Future 🌍🗳️ New article for Duegradi written with Cecilia Consalvo As we approach the #Europeanelections, climate action stands as a critical issue. Despite battles over every measure aimed at reducing emissions and achieving #EUclimateneutrality by 2050, climate action remains a peripheral issue for many Italian parties, particularly on the center-right.🔍 My two cents 💭: It would be easy, and frankly self-serving, to preach about voting and the importance of addressing climate change. But as Espen Stoknes and many others point out, "climate images and messages indirectly underscore that I should feel bad about the way I live." In wealthy countries like Italy and across Europe, this discomfort stems from being reminded that we are partly responsible for the planet's destruction. So, instead of moralizing—which often alienates rather than engages—I’ll focus on a real, recurring risk in my country, Italy. 🇮🇹 Italy has a faulty memory, forgetting the past and tending to repeat it. My grandfather constantly shared with me stories about his childhood during #fascism, and before dementia claimed him, he warned me, "People laughed then, thinking it was a joke. They believed a politician with our interests couldn't possibly exterminate and kill in the name of an ideal. People forget; they still think fascism differs from Nazism, as if one could be more or less murderous." The landscape before us poses a key question: will we ignore the repetition of history (in this tasteless remake), or will we use our votes as a weapon to stop extremism that undermines the very foundation of not just #Italy, or the #EuropeanUnion, but the concept of #democracy itself? 🗳️ Allow me to borrow and emphasize a slogan from the European Parliament's institutional campaign: "Use your vote. Or others will decide for you." Link: https://lnkd.in/giT5y8m3 #Democracy #Vote #ClimateChange #Italy #HistoryRepeats #PoliticalEngagement #StopExtremism #GreenEurope #Sustainability #FutureOfEurope #ActNow

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🔵 We have been selected for the project 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲, supported by Roma Capitale, NATIVA and CTE Roma - Casa delle Tecnologie Emergenti. This initiative aims to promote the movement of #BenefitCorporations (or 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝑎̀ 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵) in Rome by accelerating the transition towards environmental, social, and economic sustainability models. This represents an important first step for Sensoworks towards our transition to a Benefit Corporation. We have always firmly believed that our software solution can yield a significant #PositiveImpact on society by developing a more harmonious relationship between humans and “things” through #IoTPlatforms, similar to how humans understand and respond to each other. In this view, we see IoT technologies, such as Sensoworks, as catalysts for #sustainability, capable of supporting humans in performing their actions in a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable way for #Infrastructures, #SmartCities, and #AssetManagement. #HumanizingThings #romaimpresacomune #RIC #romacapitalebenefit

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AITI Associazione Italiana Tesorieri d'Impresa are pleased to share a survey on sustainable supply chain finance. All EACT members are invited to take part. The main objective of the questionnaire is to investigate what are the main drivers that can lead companies to adopt Sustainable Supply Chain Finance solutions in today's global market. Take survey: https://lnkd.in/e4Dwzf_n The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Completion of the questionnaire is voluntary and can be stopped at any time. The answers will be collected and processed anonymously by the University of Pavia for research purposes and statistical analysis on aggregated or anonymous data, without the possibility of identifying the user. No profiling activity is planned. A short report of the results will be sent on request to those who participate in the questionnaire and consent to leave their email address. #treasury #scf #supplychains #ESG

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Greening the Design Process: A Framework for Eco-Friendly Products Environmental responsibility is no longer a nicety, it's a necessity. Federica Cappelletti; Luca Manuguerra; Marta Rossi; Michele Germani; and Mikhailo Sartini from Università Politecnica delle Marche propose a framework to help companies integrate eco-design principles into their product development process (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gEk7Yszi Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the biggest challenges companies face in implementing eco-design practices? How can design thinking be used to promote environmental sustainability? Share your thoughts on the future of eco-design and its impact on manufacturing! Don't miss out!  · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #EcoDesign #Sustainability #ProductDesign #DesignThinking #EnvironmentalResponsibility #Manufacturing

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🟢 Today we presented #Italtel's Sustainability Financial Statements for the Year 2023: a transparent and concrete representation of our company's growing commitment to achieving the #SDGs sustainable development goals.   🤝 We have launched a 'Sustainability Project', with the aim of creating a structured process involving all company activities and roles, according to #ESG sustainability principles. A key step was the creation of an ESG Committee, led by our CEO Benedetto Di Salvo.   🎯 But we didn't stop there: we joined the Green Software Foundation, for more and more eco-friendly software, increased the share of 'green turnover', reduced CO2 emissions by more than 46% and plastic consumption by 92%, and worked for #genderequity.   👉 Find the link to the full Press Release in the first comment!   Lorenzo Priolo Laura Borlenghi Roberto Borga Michele Saracino Michela Pertino #RosellaRossi Marco Paglino Maurizio Intropido Giuliana Lerro Paola Cortellese ⭐️

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#ImpactConnections 👥 We are working to create a network of connections between "Impact" funds in both Italy and Europe. 👉 We met Roberta Bosurgi, CEO at Impact Europe- The investing for impact network 🤗 "Roberta, thank you for such a stimulating and supportive conversation. Impact Europe couldn't have a better CEO. As 20Fund, we look forward to supporting your mission and helping bridge the gap between US and European business practices in the impact space."

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The presence of biological diversity is essential for the well-being of every ecosystem and the entire planet. 🌍 To protect it, it is necessary to act promptly against climate change, deforestation and pollution. And implement actions to restore natural habitats. 👉 Fondazione Capellino supports biodiversity protection projects, active in Italy and in other countries around the world. Supporting these projects are all the people who choose Almo Nature products for their animal companions every day. 100% of Almo Nature's profits (net of costs and taxes) are, in fact, allocated to the projects of the Capellino Foundation. Discover all the information on our economic model: https://lnkd.in/eYVU3v4f #almonature #fondazionecapellino #biodiversity #climatechange #profitstotheplanet #reintegrationeconomy #petfood #hazeldormice #dormice #endangered #habitat #biodiversityday

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📣 June 6th - Discover the theme “Acting in the S in ESG” and the cruciaal role of Social aspects & criteria in promoting Sustainability and competitive advantage.

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🌳 A Good News for #Milan and the wilderness of La Goccia 🌳 The GOCCIA Project has been selected as one of the 22 European Urban Initiative winners in the category Greening Cities. Terrapreta coordinates #OsservatorioLaGoccia, one of the main partners for developing an innovative bioremediation process and a shared governance model for the 18-hectare spontaneous forest of La Goccia The Osservatorio can count on the interdisciplinary effort of 12 exceptional partners that will work together to bring the project to life. We believe this is an amazing opportunity to continue and expand the experimental work that we started two years ago with the partners of Osservatorio. In the next month the initial phase will begin, and more details as well as a roadmap will be announced! 🙌 A big thanks to Comune di Milano for believing in the project and to all the other partners involved: Ambiente Italia S.r.l., Politecnico di Milano, Climateflux GmbH, Open Impact, Eutropian, FROM – Moltiplichiamo valore pubblico Osservatorio La Goccia is: Cnr Iret, Museo di Storia Naturale di Milano, Italia Nostra Milano Italia Nostra Milano Progetto Natura Onlus, DISAT UNIMIB, M3R - Monitoring and Management of Microbial Resources #Milan #UrbanForest #NbS #EuropeanUrbanInitiative #GreeningCities

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Are you ready to bring about meaningful change? Dive into the realm of sustainability and the circular economy with Rome Business School's Executive Master in Sostenibilità ed Economia Circolare. The Master, in a one-year on-campus format, aims to provide a solid foundation in sustainability management while also offering the opportunity to understand the benefits of the circular bio-economy and contribute directly to it through the transformation of existing businesses, the creation of sustainable products and the implementation of sustainable development goals. Why choose this master's program? ✅Sponsored by the CNR, National Research Center and the RES4AFRICA foundation. ✅Preparation for E.G.E. (Expert in Energy Management) certification. ✅Advanced modules in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy ✅EU Funds to learn how to build a project that can access EU funding. If you are looking for international experience to distinguish yourself as an innovative and socially responsible leader, Rome Business School's master is the right choice. Read more about Rome Business School's Executive Master in Sostenibilità ed Economia Circolare. : https://lnkd.in/dY9YigcA

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Empathy is a key factor in achieving success!!

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EARNINGS MANAGEMENT AND ESG PERFORMANCE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM ITALIAN CONTEXT The purpose of this paper, recently published in our journal Corporate Ownership and Control is to investigate the relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, both in its totality and its three pillars (environmental, social and governance), and earnings management. The sample includes companies listed on the Italian Stock Exchange market (FTSE Italia All-Share index) during business years 2014–2019. Data have been collected from two databases, that are Refinitiv Eikon (for ESG and governance variables) and AIDA Bureau van Dijk (for economic and financial variables). Panel data regression analysis has been implemented to analyse the impact of ESG performance on accrual-based (AEM) and real based (REM) earnings management. It is found that ESG performance has a negative effect on AEM but not on REM, and the governance pillar has the strongest impact compared to those of environmental and social ones. In addition, this research suggests a bidirectional link between ESG performance and earnings management. #corporategovernance #ESG #firmperformance #earningsmanagement #listedfirms Find the full-text paper below https://lnkd.in/dKJGHu6A

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Dont miss this webinar today 15-16 CET by SLU Urban Futures with the keynote of Prof. Giuseppe Scarascia-Mugnozza, Head of EFI Biocities Facility, talking about Biocities, urban forests and the benefits of trees in urban spaces. Register in the link below! #biocities #urbanforests #sustainability #cities #urbanism #cities #climatechange

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🌍 Deadline Approaching for Italian SMEs in Green Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Tech, and AgriFood Tech! 🌱 The application deadline for our CALL4INNOVIT is nearing! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your innovative projects and join an exclusive growth journey in the heart of Silicon Valley. 📅 Deadline: June 14, 2024 Why Apply? 💡 Present your cutting-edge projects in Green Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Tech, and AgriFood Tech. 🌉 Experience unparalleled growth and networking opportunities in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. 📈 Gain access to mentorship from industry leaders and exposure to global venture capital. 🌐 Join a community at the forefront of global innovation. Selected projects will start with a two-week online orientation and mentorship program. The top 15 SMEs will then participate in an intensive in-person program at INNOVIT in San Francisco, featuring interactions with high-level mentors and experts from leading companies and universities. The program will culminate in a DemoDay, where projects will be presented to investors. How to Apply: Visit www.call4innovitsf.com to submit your application and be part of this transformative experience. 🔍 Also looking for opportunities in other sectors? Stay tuned for additional calls in Fintech & Insurtech (deadline: July 5, 2024) and Space Economy (deadline: September 27, 2024). Let’s bridge the gap between the Italian innovation ecosystem and Silicon Valley. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! #CALL4INNOVIT #GreenEnergy #CleanTech #ClimateTech #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #SiliconValley #SMEs #Startups #TechInnovation #GlobalImpact

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We were invited to share our experience at the General Meeting of Age-It at Università Ca'​ Foscari Venezia. We were asked a key question: what #sustainability model is suitable for an initiative like Age-it at the end of public funding? We suggested that the way has to be hybrid in the meeting between public and private, to translate data into people's lives and not only for academic publications, to identify a clear research vocation (we suggested #prevention) in a market that is becoming incredibly competitive, to act as a global player, to involve people in the co-design of solutions, to develop digital assets for sharing practices and data. Making organisations sustainable, whatever the organisational model, in other words, we have suggested part of our sustainability strategy. NICA is happy to be with Italian Ageing - Age-It S.c.a.r.l. on this journey together with Voice Italia and the Fondazione Ravasi Garzanti. For more information and the full programme, click here: https://bit.ly/4auEx9I 👈 #ageingintelligence

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