{"id":16138,"date":"2023-12-11T10:46:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T09:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ifabfoundation.org\/?p=16138"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:26:11","slug":"climate-change-business-green-transition-an-ifab-event-to-reflect-on-the-challenges-and-opportunities-for-smes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ifabfoundation.org\/en\/2023\/12\/11\/climate-change-business-green-transition-an-ifab-event-to-reflect-on-the-challenges-and-opportunities-for-smes\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate change, Business, Green Transition: an IFAB event to reflect on the challenges and opportunities for SMEs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2014 The event is held in Italian<\/em><\/p>\n

Climate change<\/strong> has highlighted the urgency with which institutions, businesses, and communities must act to implement new resilience and adaptation strategies: the goal, which must be common and shared, is to enact paths of transition<\/strong> related to environmental sustainability<\/strong> and the reduction of negative impacts on ecosystems.<\/p>\n

In this scenario, IFAB acts to transfer knowledge, awareness, and tools on technological innovation<\/strong> to the productive world: it is also through new technologies that the Green Transition can be fully realized. These themes will be the focus of an important event organized by the Foundation, titled \u201cCambiamento climatico e filiera delle imprese: infrastrutture e PMI nella transizione verde<\/em>\u201d, sponsored by the University of Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna Region, scheduled in Bologna<\/strong> for January 25th<\/strong>, 2024<\/strong>, at the Department of Arts of the University of Bologna.<\/p>\n

The event will also be available in live streaming on IFAB’s social channels: Facebook<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>.
\nBelow is the program and the form to fill out to register and participate.<\/p>\n

Abstract<\/h3>\n

The climate change and transition to a more sustainable economic system require effective, coordinated, and shared commitment and action from all players<\/strong> in large industries, SMEs, and the Public Administration.<\/p>\n

The Emilia Romagna Region has been at the forefront, committed to contributing to sustainable development<\/strong> through the Regional Strategy Agenda 2030, targeted policies, and continuous dialogue with the business community.<\/p>\n

Many large companies, as well as the insurance sector, already consider these issues as a core business matter, with direct implications for corporate governance, especially in terms of long-term value creation and growth.<\/p>\n

However, the climate crisis and related risks, now more current and perceptible than ever, demand consideration from small and medium-sized enterprises<\/strong> and, more generally, the entire production chain. A sustainability strategy, transparent, responsible, and aware, should have widespread application throughout the supply chain to truly achieve the ambitious but necessary goal of safeguarding our planet and promoting a new way of doing business.<\/p>\n

For this reason, it has been decided to bring together, under the guidance of IFAB, the public sector, strategic companies in infrastructure, and private companies leading in the green transition for a virtuous climate pact. This pact aims to address current global challenges together and promote a functional systemic approach to an overall vision of sustainable development.<\/p>\n

Cambiamento climatico e filiera delle imprese: infrastrutture e PMI nella transizione verde<\/h3>\n
January 25th, 2024, 3:00 PM (CET)<\/strong>
\nDipartimento delle Arti, Salone Marescotti
\nVia Barberia 4, Bologna<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Program<\/h4>\n

Introductory Greetings<\/em>
\nStefano Bonaccini<\/strong> \u2013 President of the Emilia-Romagna Region
\nGiacomo Manzoli<\/strong> \u2013 Director of the Department of Arts, University of Bologna<\/p>\n

Opening of the works<\/em>
\nVincenzo Colla<\/strong> \u2013 Councillor for Economic Development and Green Economy, Labour, Training and International Relations, Emilia-Romagna Region
\nFrancesco Ubertini<\/strong> \u2013 President of IFAB and Professor at the University of Bologna<\/p>\n

\u25ba <\/span>Session 1<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cInfrastructure and operational tools to combat climate change\u201d<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Moderated by Marco Becca<\/strong> \u2013 General Director of IFAB<\/p>\n