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The main funding and incentives to promote corporate sustainability in Italy
Today, a company in Italy that wants to invest in environmental sustainability can rely on 4 different types of aid:
- the tax credit for investments in capital goods;
- the non-repayable contributions for environmental sustainability managed by Invitalia;
- green bonds, or green bonds;
- subsidized financing for green projects by banks and financial institutions.
Let's look at them in detail.
Transition 4.0: tax credit for investments in capital goods
This incentive is part of the Transition 4.0 Plan, which supports the digitalization and sustainability of companies.
It aims to support and encourage companies that invest in new capital goods, functional to the technological and digital transformation of production processes, including those that improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
Sustainable investments 4.0: non-repayable contributions for environmental sustainability
Sustainable Investments 4.0 is the incentive for sustainable investments that promote the technological and digital transformation of SMEs.
It is managed by Invitalia and has a total financial budget of 677,875,519.57€.
The incentives finance programs for the implementation of innovative, sustainable investments with high technological content and consistent with the national Transition 4.0 plan.
Green bonds
Green Bonds are financial instruments designed to raise funds for projects with environmental benefits.
Companies can issue green bonds to finance sustainability initiatives, thus obtaining capital at costs that are often lower than traditional bonds, thanks to the so-called Green Premium.
This term refers to the economic advantage that companies obtain by issuing green bonds, since investors are willing to accept a lower return in exchange for a positive impact on the environment.
Subsidized loans for green projects: the role of banks and financial institutions
Today, one of the most important aid comes precisely from banks and financial institutions, which offer concessional financing conditions for companies that implement environmental sustainability projects.
To give an example, Intesa Sanpaolo has specific initiatives to support companies that invest in sustainability and environmental projects. The Group, in fact, has integrated ESG factors in their investment process, since they can contribute positively to the financial results of clients' portfolios, reducing their risks.
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How to take advantage of corporate sustainability benefits
Up2You offers a series of solutions that are part of the measures adopted by the government to support companies that want to undertake a path of environmental sustainability.
Our services make it possible to improve the environmental performance and have higher points in the ranking of the calls, increasing the chances of winning them.
Do you want to know how? Contact us and find out more.
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Why promote sustainability in the company?
In addition to improving brand reputation and aligning the company with European environmental regulations, today investing in sustainability makes it possible to:
- attract investments more easily, since environmental impact is a reference criterion for banks and financial institutions that must choose the realities in which to invest;
- Get an advantage in calls and tenders, given that commitment to sustainability is a key requirement to be able to participate;
- qualify as a supplier, since more and more companies are setting themselves the goal of measuring and reducing their emissions, also imposing requirements for their supply chain.
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Obtain funding thanks to sustainability certifications
Clearly, to have access to all the advantages we have talked about, you need trials testifying to the company's sustainability journey.
In this sense, obtain sustainability certifications, can make a real difference and give a big advantage to the company, both in terms of access to finance and to obtain a higher ranking in tenders and public tenders.
Here are the main ones certifications:
In addition to these certifications, companies such as EcoVadis and CDP they provide companies with questionnaires that allow them to obtain an assessment based on the actions taken in favor of sustainability: these are respectively the EcoVadis rating and the CDP score.
Find out how to get your certification
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Investing in sustainability: Up2You's solutions
In Up2You we help companies to embark on their own sustainability path, through customized solutions And aligned with the highest international standards, supporting them at every stage of the process, until certifications are obtained.
We do it thanks to our team of experts in the field of sustainability, and the support of our technologies, which make the path simple, effective and scalable.
Do you want to know more? Contact us and discover the most suitable solution for your company.
