Jan. 24 – Intesa Sanpaolo has received a significant and prestigious award: The Italian banking institute was named one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by the Canadian magazine specialized in sustainable capitalism, Corporate Knights. Intesa Sanpaolo is the only Italian company in a list that rewards the companies that have developed the best strategies to manage risks and opportunities in the environmental, social and governance issues. “The presence of Intesa Sanpaolo in the ‘Global 100’ rankings by Corporate Knights – said the managing director of Intesa Sanpaolo, Carlo Messina – is an important testament to our commitment to the environment, to human resources, innovation and transparency. In our group, the concept of sustainability applies to all activities: economic sustainability and long-term profitability as well as social and environmental standards. We welcome this important recognition as an incentive to continue along this path and continuously improve our performance in the field of sustainable development.”
