We support transformational actions and practical projects to accelerate the transition to a society that reduces its environmental impact at every level and protects its natural capital, to guarantee a prosperous, healthy future for current and future generations. We work with institutions, communities and individuals to develop solutions that address the ecological crisis fairly and effectively. With the support of science and collective collaboration, it is possible to restore a balance between human beings and the environment, thereby ensuring well-being and prosperity for everyone.
We have identified a glossary on sustainability and the green transition to provide both a cultural introduction to the issues and a quick reference source for understanding the technical terms involved.
Our work is divided into various areas of intervention.
Protecting the environment
The Protecting the Environment Mission, reporting to the Planet Goal, is committed to addressing the green transition in a geographical area with high levels of human impact, land consumption, pollution and hydro-geological fragility. These factors not only threaten the natural capital, but also exacerbate inequalities and create new vulnerabilities.
Regenerating and protecting ecosystems
We promote initiatives aimed at encouraging the regeneration of ecosystems and the protection of biodiversity. We strive to maintain and improve the quality of environmental capital and natural resources, which must be preserved, while also being kept accessible to everyone and benefiting everyone equally.
The experience gained from the Restauro Ambientale Sostenibile call for proposals (sustainable environmental restoration), aimed at regenerating, protecting and generating value from the natural heritage of several areas of Piedmont and Liguria has led to the launch of Oasi Pianeta – Riserva Naturale della (planet oasis – biodiversity nature reserve), an ambitious project due to reach completion in 2028, to create a space for protecting biodiversity, raising awareness, disseminating knowledge and involving the community.
Integrated approach to environment and health
We promote a vision in which environmental sustainability and well-being are deeply connected, in view of the link between human, animal and environmental health. This is a significant issue due to the emergence of increasingly widespread phenomena such as eco-anxiety, antibiotic resistance and the implications for food systems.
To interpret this profound connection between health and the environment, we have established a close collaboration with the Promoting Well-Being Mission, under the Planet Goal, which has given rise to the Sportivi per Natura call for proposals (sporty by nature), whose aim is to promote a new culture of natural capital and the environment, as a resource to be protected and used with due awareness. In conjunction with the People Goal, meanwhile, we support Terra Madre (mother earth), an initiative aimed at safeguarding the environment and biodiversity, starting with access to healthy, sustainable food.
Culture of environmental sustainability
We promote a new culture of environmental sustainability, while addressing topics such as environmental volunteering and protection against the risks posed by extreme weather events, and we incentivise the participation and involvement of communities, the third sector and institutions, in order to identify sustainable practices and behaviours, as well as responses to environmental emergencies.
This line of intervention also involves us as an institution: starting from our Foundation, we play a role as drivers of positive change that not only generates a direct impact, but also fulfils an advocacy function in relation to other organisations.
Adaptation to climate change
We promote guidance actions to facilitate adaptation to climate change and the adoption of preventive measures against extreme weather events. This involves strengthening the resilience of our catchment area, while also enhancing socio-economic sustainability.
Advocacy for the energy transition
We provide public and private stakeholders with guidance on energy transition processes, to help make them fair and socio-economically sustainable.
This also involves fostering dialogue with public administrations engaged in major operations, first and foremost the City of Turin’s commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2030 and Genoa’s decision to be a twin city of the process.
These efforts have also been channelled into the Sinergie condivise (shared synergies) platform and the Sinergie II – Sviluppo di comunità energetiche rinnovabili a impatto sociale call for proposals (synergies II – development of social-impact renewable energy communities) launched in partnership with the Reinventing Dwelling Systems and Regenerating Neighbourhoods Mission under the People Goal. “Sinergie Condivise” provides users and Renewable Energy Communities with a platform offering opportunities for updating, training and networking, alongside a technical support service.