Italian Blue Growth

Established in 2018, Italian Blue Growth is responsible for the organization of regional, national and European events and initiatives aimed at fostering economic promotion and attracting domestic and foreign investments, as well as international cooperation, innovation and Blue Economy sustainability.

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

talian Blue Growth has taken a fundamental step towards a more sustainable future by integrating the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) project with the ambitious goal of achieving ISO 20121 Certification. This international standard defines the requirements for sustainable event management, ensuring that every stage of the process – from concept to execution – minimizes environmental impact.
Our aim is to create, plan, and manage events that not only reduce negative effects on the ecosystem but also leave a positive and lasting legacy for the host community. We firmly believe that a responsible and conscious approach to sustainability is not only a core company value but a necessity for the future of our planet and for future generations.

Statement of intent and values

IBG Srl aims to create events and initiatives that generate added value for the local area and the people within it, promoting cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development.

Additionally, IBG is committed to providing high-quality services that meet the needs of clients, partners, and all other involved stakeholders.

The ultimate goal is to be recognized as an international partner for organizing events that promote sustainable development, in order to build a future where technology, innovation, and cooperation form the foundation of responsible economic growth that respects both the environment and the community.

The fundamental values and principles of IBG – drawn from the Event Sustainability Policy – are:

 

  1. Implement, maintain effectiveness, continually review, and improve the Sustainable Event Management System to meet stakeholder demands;
  2. Strengthen relationships with stakeholders, such as institutions, associations, suppliers, clients, workers, and event participants;
  3. Ensure compliance of all activities with applicable regulations (both voluntary and mandatory);
  4. Guarantee adequate labor standards for all involved resources;
  5. Ensure proper health and safety management practices in the workplace;
  6. Promote good sustainability practices at all levels, engaging all stakeholders and making them active participants in the process;
  7. Support local economic benefits, both directly and indirectly;
  8. Promote environmental protection by adopting and encouraging responsible behaviors that respect the locations of events and the environment in general;
  9. Manage resources correctly by adopting a “reduce, reuse, and recycle” philosophy to minimize waste;
  10. Mitigate and/or reduce negative environmental impacts and enhance positive ones;
  11. Create events with maximum accessibility;
  12. Promote inclusion and equal opportunities;
  13. Eliminate all forms of discrimination;
  14. Ensure the protection of personal data;
  15. Be transparent.

Statement ofintent and values

Sustainable Development Policy

IBG Srl – aware that events can have both positive and negative impacts in terms of environmental, social, and economic sustainability – is committed to organizing sustainable events in compliance with ISO 20121, ensuring that all activities are managed responsibly.

To achieve this vision, IBG Srl commits to:

  1. Implement, maintain effectiveness, continually review, and improve the Sustainable Event Management System to meet stakeholder demands;
  2. Strengthen relationships with stakeholders, such as institutions, associations, suppliers, workers, and event participants;
  3. Ensure compliance of all activities with applicable regulations (both voluntary and mandatory);
  4. Guarantee adequate labor standards for all involved resources;
  5. Ensure proper health and safety management practices in the workplace;
  6. Promote good sustainability practices at all levels, involving all stakeholders and making them active participants in the process;
  7. Support local economic benefits, both directly and indirectly;
  8. Promote environmental protection by adopting and encouraging responsible behaviors that respect the locations of events and the environment in general;
  9. Manage resources correctly by adopting a “reduce, reuse, and recycle” philosophy to minimize waste;
  10. Mitigate and/or reduce negative environmental impacts and enhance positive ones;
  11. Create events with maximum accessibility;
  12. Promote inclusion and equal opportunities;
  13. Eliminate all forms of discrimination;
  14. Ensure the protection of personal data;
  15. Be transparent.

 

Through these actions, IBG Srl will be able to:

 

  1. Allocate sufficient resources to guarantee and maintain an active sustainable event management system that monitors the sustainability performance of the events;
  2. Ensure the monitoring of the entire value creation chain;
  3. Reduce the environmental impact of the entire organizational process, with particular attention to the following aspects: planning, event location, hospitality and catering, mobility, and communication;
  4. Prioritize products and services that are produced and supplied sustainably, giving preference to local products;
  5. Stimulate and engage all stakeholders to participate, share, and embrace the principle that sustainability must be integrated into corporate strategies, as it is the only viable option for combining competitiveness with a positive legacy.

Sustainable Development Policy