09 November 2023
A Sustainable Future
When I think about how I’ve integrated Sustainability into my work, I am immediately taken back to October 4, 2017, the day on which we announced the beginning of a journey that has just celebrated six years of making a meaningful difference to the communities in which we operate. When we decided to launch our Foundation, The Human Safety Net, we knew we were embarking on a path that, if successfully taken, would make the difference in so many lives around the world, contributing to a more equitable and just society. I can now say without a doubt that The Human Safety Net has allowed us to bring together all of the colleagues of our Group and add impact to the various activities that all of our Legal Entities carry out in the interests of local communities.
As of today, I am very proud to say that we have fully embodied sustainability through our role as Responsible Corporate Citizen, impacting the lives of over 260,000 people in 26 countries. With over 70 NGO Partners and 200,000 volunteers globally, including Group employees, agents and other citizens that just want to help, it’s clear that The Human Safety Net has gained momentum, and will continue to do so.
Our Foundation’s programs truly allow us to help people to unlock their potential so that, in turn, they can transform their communities. From support for families living in vulnerable conditions to the fostering of integration for refugees through work and entrepreneurship, The Human Safety Net has generated concrete impact not only for those who have received direct assistance, but also the lives they have gone on to impact positively.
During our 190-year celebrations, we also had the opportunity to reopen the doors of the Procuratie Vecchie in Venice’s suggestive St. Mark’s Square to the public, 500 years after they had closed. After much work, The Human Safety Net finally had a Home. The restoration work was carried out impeccably to guarantee the highest respect for the historic architecture and also for the magnificent city of Venice, with which we share our Winged Lion. The reopening of the Procuratie Vecchie has made an important contribution to the “Venice, Sustainability Capital of the World” initiative, which aims to continue the revitalization of the city and its surrounding areas thanks to an integrated model of sustainable development.
Being a Responsible Corporate Citizen will be a legacy for our Group and for each one of us as individuals. A legacy, that for my part, I couldn’t be happier to be part of.
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A Sustainable Future
When the time came to launch the current Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth strategy, we made the decision to make Sustainability its Originator. Sustainability is something that touches every aspect of our business, and it really is at the very heart of what insurance is about. It was important for me that everyone, both internally and externally, understood that Generali Group remains steadfast in its commitment to achieving our Purpose, that is to enable people to shape a safer and more sustainable future by caring for their lives and dreams. The road is long and we still have much to do, but I am proud to see all of the progress that has been made so far and know that we will achieve even more.
When I think about how I’ve integrated Sustainability into my work, I am immediately taken back to October 4, 2017, the day on which we announced the beginning of a journey that has just celebrated six years of making a meaningful difference to the communities in which we operate. When we decided to launch our Foundation, The Human Safety Net, we knew we were embarking on a path that, if successfully taken, would make the difference in so many lives around the world, contributing to a more equitable and just society. I can now say without a doubt that The Human Safety Net has allowed us to bring together all of the colleagues of our Group and add impact to the various activities that all of our Legal Entities carry out in the interests of local communities.
As of today, I am very proud to say that we have fully embodied sustainability through our role as Responsible Corporate Citizen, impacting the lives of over 260,000 people in 26 countries. With over 70 NGO Partners and 200,000 volunteers globally, including Group employees, agents and other citizens that just want to help, it’s clear that The Human Safety Net has gained momentum, and will continue to do so.
Our Foundation’s programs truly allow us to help people to unlock their potential so that, in turn, they can transform their communities. From support for families living in vulnerable conditions to the fostering of integration for refugees through work and entrepreneurship, The Human Safety Net has generated concrete impact not only for those who have received direct assistance, but also the lives they have gone on to impact positively.
During our 190-year celebrations, we also had the opportunity to reopen the doors of the Procuratie Vecchie in Venice’s suggestive St. Mark’s Square to the public, 500 years after they had closed. After much work, The Human Safety Net finally had a Home. The restoration work was carried out impeccably to guarantee the highest respect for the historic architecture and also for the magnificent city of Venice, with which we share our Winged Lion. The reopening of the Procuratie Vecchie has made an important contribution to the “Venice, Sustainability Capital of the World” initiative, which aims to continue the revitalization of the city and its surrounding areas thanks to an integrated model of sustainable development.
Being a Responsible Corporate Citizen will be a legacy for our Group and for each one of us as individuals. A legacy, that for my part, I couldn’t be happier to be part of.