ECOMONDO – DAILY NEWS – 5TH NOVEMBER

ESG CEO SUMMIT: TOOLS AND CONDITIONS FOR A FAIR AND COMPETITIVE TRANSITION  

In an increasingly unstable global context, a new world order, characterized by profound differences in approaches to transition, is emerging. In light of this new scenario, yesterday at Ecomondo 2025, the second edition of the ESG CEO Summit explored the conditions and tools for a fair transition that will enable the achievement of the objectives set, while strengthening – rather than hindering – corporate competitiveness. The meeting, opened by Corrado Peraboni, CEO of IEG, included an introduction of the reference scenario, followed by speeches from Catia Bastioli, CEO of Novamont, and Adriano Alfani, CEO of Versalis (Eni), and a round table discussion between Davide Abate, Chief Industrial Officer at Ferrari, Gianluca Bufo, CEO of Gruppo Iren, Marco Codognola, CEO of Itelyum, Alessandro Colombo, CEO of UNIDRO & SODAI, Orazio Iacono, CEO of Gruppo Hera, and Renato Mazzoncini, CEO of Gruppo A2A.

THE LORENZO CAGNONI AWARD FOR THE MOST CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES

Yesterday evening, the Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for Green Innovation was presented to the most advanced and promising technologies in each of Ecomondo’s seven exhibition sectors. The award was presented to: PURAGEN SARL (Bioenergy & Agriculture), PRECO SYSTEM SRL (Circular & Regenerative Bio-Economy), LAB3841 S.R.L. (Earth Observation & Environmental Monitoring), COSMIC SRL (Transport & Automotive), Ecosteryl AMB SA (Sites & Soil Restoration), SANIPUR SRL (Water Cycle & Blue Economy) and CITY NET ECOLOGIA & AMBIENTE SRL (Waste as Resource).

CIRCULAR ELECTRONICS: ALLIANCE AND INNOVATION TO SPEED EUROPE UP

The “Accelerating Circularity in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sector” event, organized by the Emilia-Romagna Region & ART-ER, saw experts, institutional representatives and stakeholders gathered together to promote dialogue and share strategies for a more circular economy in the electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) sector at a European level. Based on the experiences of the CIRCOTRONIC - Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE project, the event took a closer look at key issues such as circular design, the use of sustainable materials, and innovative business models to reduce the sector’s environmental impact, with a focus on SMEs and the importance of having a solid network at multiple levels.

TEXTILES PUT TO THE CIRCULARITY TEST

Focus on circularity in textiles today at Ecomondo with the events “Urban textile waste. EPR is coming: who are the producers’ consortia and what is their vision for the development of the system” in the morning, and “Waste Shipment Regulation and its impact on the global market for post-consumer textiles” and “Made in Italy textile industry challenges and opportunities in a circular economy perspective: what next?” in the afternoon. Regulatory developments, digital transformation, public-private partnerships, sustainable and new-generation materials, ethical working practices, and scalable circular models, together with the important role of consortium systems, will enable the sector to face new global challenges, ensuring resilience and competitiveness for businesses. On this topic, a conference entitled “Environmental and regulatory compliance: daily challenges and solutions for the textile supply chain industry” is also scheduled for tomorrow, organized by Ecomondo’s Technical Scientific Committee and Next Technology Tecnotessile.

COMMUNICATING TRANSITION AND SUSTAINABILITY, A LEVER FOR COMPETITIVENESS: THE FORUM OF RESPONSIBLE COMMUNICATION

Communication plays a fundamental role in helping to overcome misleading narratives on the subject of transition, generating trust and building stories that convey a new idea of development. The second edition of the Forum of Responsible Communication, held today at Ecomondo, brought together representatives from the worlds of science, communication and journalism, along with business managers, in an open and concrete dialogue on tools, metrics, and communication choices, to demonstrate how sustainability and competitiveness can—and must—go hand in hand.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT THE SERVICE OF EARTH OBSERVATION

The “Earth Observation for Security and Sustainability: Dual-Use Innovations and AI at the Service of the Planet" event was held this morning with opening and initial greetings from Professor Fabio Fava, president of Ecomondo’s Technical Scientific Committee, who focused on the importance of new technologies for Earth Observation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in terms of global security and environmental sustainability. The emphasis was on ethical and responsible use. Other participants included Italian Air Force astronaut, Walter Villadei. Similarly, the event “From sky to ground: Earth observation for sustainable critical raw materials management” highlighted the potential of Earth monitoring from space in the  management of critical raw materials.

STATES GENERAL OF THE GREEN ECONOMY IS INCREASINGLY MORE INTERNATIONAL

The States General of the Green Economy came to a close today at Ecomondo with the international plenary session “Green economy: driving the future in times of uncertainty,” moderated by Raimondo Orsini, director of the Sustainable Development Foundation, together with the Rome correspondent for the Financial Times, Amy Kazmin. With a welcome from Corrado Peraboni, CEO of IEG, and a video message from Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy.

Tomorrow’s events will include:

·       “Blue Horizons: Trans-Mediterranean Cluster Collaboration for Innovation in Energy, Clean Tech, and Bioeconomy” (Agorà Blue Economy Hall B7, from 10 am to 12.30 pm.

·       “REUSE, REPAIR and ECO-DESIGN. The magic circles of Circular Economy” (Agorà Ariminum – Circular Economy Area Hall D1, from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm).

·       “The companies facing the challenge of the circular economy” (Innovation Arena – South Hall, from 11.45 am to 1.15 pm).

·       “Africa Green Growth Forum: 5th edition. The Mattei Plan: dialogue between institutions and the private sector for Africa’s sustainable development” (Diotallevi Room 1 South Hall, from 2 to 4.30 pm).

·       “Italy responds to CRM Act: re-starting from strategic projects” (Neri Room 1 South Hall, from 2 to 5 pm).

·       “What bioeconomy for the next generation? Education, innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities across the Mediterranean and Africa” (Mimosa Room Hall B6, from 2 to 6 pm).

The full programme of Ecomondo 2025 events is available on the following link:  

https://www.ecomondo.com/it/eventi/palinsesto-convegnistico/programma  

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

Ecomondo 2025 is organized by Italian Exhibition Group with the collaboration of: the European Commission; Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security; Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy; Agenzia ICE - Italian Trade & Investment Agency; Emilia-Romagna Region; Rimini Municipal Council; ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities); ANFIA (National Automotive Industry Association); ART-ER; CIB (Italian Biogas Consortium); CIC (Italian Composter Consortium); CONAI (National Packaging Consortium); ENEA; Assoambiente; Sustainable Development Foundation; ISPRA (Environmental Protection and Research Institute); Legambiente; UNICIRCULAR (Assoambiente section); UNACEA (National Union of Construction Equipment & Attachments Companies); UTILITALIA; CIHEAM (International Centre For Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies); CBE JU (Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking); EBA (European Biogas Association); European Environment Agency; ISWA (International Solid Waste Association); WBA (World Biogas Association); Water Europe.

ABOUT ECOMONDO 2025 

Event: International trade show; Organization: Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.; Frequency: annual; Edition: 28^th ; Dates: 4-7 November 2025; mail: ecomondo@iegexpo.it; Website: www.ecomondo.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/EcomondoRimini; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecomondo-the-green-technologies-expo/ 

PRESS CONTACT IEG/ECOMONDO 2025 

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