GreenGo joins UniBo and Intesa Sanpaolo in the dialogue on climate transition for SMEs
From ESG to strategy: banks, enterprises and academia shaping new paths for sustainable growth
GreenGo with Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and Intesa Sanpaolo at the forefront of the banks-SMEs dialogue on climate transition.
On 11 March 2025, the “Climate Transition: A Dialogue Between Banks and SMEs to Create Opportunities” event took place at Sala dei Cento in Bologna. Promoted by the University of Bologna (Department of Arts) under the scientific direction of Prof. Paola Manes, the event explored how SMEs can navigate climate risks while generating industrial and financial value.
The proceedings opened with remarks from Alessandra Florio, Regional Director for Emilia Romagna and Marche at Intesa Sanpaolo, and Roberta Paltrinieri, Deputy Director of the Department of Arts at Università di Bologna.
A standout moment was @Donato Masciandaro’s incisive opening. A Università Bocconi professor and expert in financial regulation, he distilled the complexities of climate transition into a clear, global perspective, elevating the debate in just a few minutes.
GreenGo, through CEO Giuseppe Mastropieri Mastropieri, brought the perspective of a renewable energy company deeply committed to corporate sustainability and ESG transparency. His intervention underscored sustainability as not just a compliance issue but a strategic lever for resilience and investment appeal.
Joining Mastropieri was Riccardo Pianesani, entrepreneur of ILPA spa, a leader in plastic manufacturing. Their dialogue between renewable energy and single-use plastics provided a unique take on sustainability. Despite their differing industries, both leaders highlighted shared goals, showing how diverse approaches can converge toward common environmental objectives.
The event underscored a fundamental shift: for Italian SMEs, climate transition is no longer just a challenge but a necessary pathway to long-term growth. GreenGo Srl stands as a clear example of how integrating sustainability into corporate strategy can drive innovation, strengthen business resilience, and open new opportunities in the evolving energy landscape.
Special thanks to Paolo Azzolini (Aicardi & Partners), Stefania Bergamaschi (Intesa Sanpaolo), Federico Mazzacuva (Studio Legale Mazzacuva) and Franco Pilan for their contributions to the roundtable discussion, and to Intesa Sanpaolo and Prof. Manes for having us.