Corporate-University Engagement

Angelo RiccaboniChair, SDSN Mediterranean

Rector, University of Siena

June 18, 2015

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Sustainability ExecutionManagement Mechanisms

Operative ProceduresInternal Measurements

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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Footprints

“Connectivity Matrix” between resources employed (articulated per capitals), sustainability actions and achievement of business objectives

Leading Italian SME in higher quality segment of children’s wear market

Stakeholder Engagement Activity

2011: Building of a completely «off-grid» winery

•Thermal power requirements: - 25%•Electricity requirements: - 35%•Overall energy savings: - 54%

•Water Footprint

•Biodiversity Index•Carbon Footprint of the entire production process•First company in the world to certificate Carbon Footprint of a bottle of wine (1,58 Kg/CO2 vs. 1,87 Kg/CO2 before the winey was built)

Average Annual Energy Costs Savings: ≈ 46.000 €

Investments ≈ 350.000 €

PRIMA Partnership for Research and Innovation

in the Mediterranean Area

An integrated programme on food systems and water resources for the development of inclusive, sustainable and healthy

Euro-Mediterranean societies

Key Role of Agri-food Businesses

SDGs