Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health and safety
• Corporate governance
• Customer experience
• Environmental impact
• Decarbonisation of events
• Human resources
• Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by 22% compared to 2019 (16,388 tCO2e in 2022)
• Increased renewable energy share to 38% of total energy use
• Achieved first carbon-neutral event (Homi Fashion&Jewels)
• Installed 8.2 MWp photovoltaic system

Social Achievements

• Increased employee training hours by 80% compared to 2020 (9,323 hours in 2022)
• Launched the “2022–2024 HR and Organisation Action Plan”
• Introduced the role of Diversity & Inclusion Manager
• Increased female representation in the workforce to 57%
• Implemented employee welfare plan with 100% coverage

Governance Achievements

• Formal adoption of the Corporate Governance Code
• Launched the Sustainability Ambassadors network
• Structured a new three-year Long Term Incentive Plan (LTI) with 20% linked to sustainability targets
• Achieved a Sustainalytics ESG rating of 16.9 (Low Risk)
• Obtained ISO 20121 certification for BIT exhibition

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Extreme weather events and natural disasters
• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Waste management (abandonment of waste by third parties)
• Market demands for sustainability certification
• Non-adherence to personal data protection legislation
• Cyber security risks
• Employee engagement and satisfaction
• Dependence on key personnel
• Risks related to the legal framework on health and safety
• Risks associated with undeclared labour
• Risks related to business ethics and integrity in the supply chain

Mitigation Strategies

• Business Continuity Management framework
• Maintenance work on exhibition facilities
• Insurance coverage (PDBI, liability, cyber)
• Photovoltaic system installation and expansion
• 100% renewable electricity for Allianz-MiCo
• Organisational, procedural, and insurance measures for emissions
• Waste management operating plan
• Waste Manager role
• Waste management guidelines
• Civil liability insurance for pollution
• Structured sustainability framework
• LEED certifications
• ISO certifications
• Data breach procedure
• DPO appointment
• Personal data protection policy
• GDPR training
• IT security policies and procedures
• Data protection, email protection, endpoint detection, network protection, mobile protection, IAM solutions
• New Data Center with geographical redundancy
• SOC and MDR services
• Cyber Threat Intelligence service
• Collaboration with CNAIPIC
• Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework
• Cybersecurity training
• Cyber risk insurance
• Annual engagement survey
• HR plan with development plans and reward policies
• Agile work scheme
• Leadership Community project
• LTI incentive plan
• Scuola dei Mestieri (Trade School)
• Monitoring supplier selection process
• Risk Assessment Report (DUVRI)
• Updated 231 Model
• Health, Safety and Environment Action Plan (PASSA)
• Technical Regulations for Exhibitions
• Memorandum of understanding on occupational safety
• Procurement procedure, reputational assessment, technical-economic qualification
• Code of Ethics and policies to prevent illegal employment
• 231 Model (special sections on employment offences)
• Accreditation and access control
• On-site supervision
• Contractual provisions (integrity pact, etc.)
• Memorandum of understanding on worker protection

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 649 reputational checks in 2022; 80% of procurement value contracted included ESG elements

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Register with technical, financial, and reputational assessments
• ESG criteria in supplier selection (aiming for 75% coverage by 2025)
• Green Procurement Procedure
• Integrity Pact

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Market demands for sustainability certification

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD guidelines

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20121:2013, LEED Gold (Allianz-MiCo), Healthy Venue Gold (Allianz-MiCo)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Wèp panels from recycled carpet

Awards & Recognition

• Sustainalytics ESG rating
• ET.Group Integrated Governance Index
• Credit Suisse Sustainability Award
• UFI Sustainable Development Award (finalist)