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STRATEGIC AND TERRITORIAL PROJECTS

This section presents some of the strategic projects at a city and institutional level:

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES AND SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR AND INDOOR EVENTS

Towards a new sustainability model for events and initiatives across the territory.

The Operational Guidelines and Sustainability Requirements for outdoor and indoor events provide practical criteria to organise sustainable initiatives that consider environmental, social and economic factors. The main goal is to offer a solid foundation to plan, manage and evaluate events that reduce environmental impact and integrate ESG principles into cultural, sports, tourism and institutional activities.

A four-phase model

  • Planning: resources, targets and operational plans
  • Implementation: execution of the plans
  • Monitoring: sustainability indicators monitoring
  • Reporting: impact measurement and reporting

Operational tools include plans for mobility, energy, water and waste management, as well as sponsor and stakeholder engagement according to sustainability criteria and the adoption of standards such as UNI ISO 20121:2013.

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Carbon Footprint Study of the Institution

Climate change produces complex and difficult-to-measure effects, impacting health, the environment and tourism. The City Administration has decided to prepare its first Sustainability Report from an ESG perspective, opening a dialogue with public, business and institutional stakeholders.

The Carbon Footprint study of the Municipality of Genoa is currently underway, funded by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo and carried out in collaboration with the University of Genoa (UniGe) and the Polytechnic University of Turin (PoliTo). The initiative aims to analyse and quantify greenhouse gas emissions to define decarbonisation and sustainable urban development strategies.

Sustainability Report

The Sustainability Report is being prepared by the Municipality of Genoa to transparently communicate its environmental, social and governance impact. It goes beyond financial data, illustrating the institution’s social and environmental responsibility.

This project is carried out in partnership with TEHA Group – The European House Ambrosetti, ensuring reliable reporting and a long-term strategic vision.

Projects Funded by National Programmes (M.A.S.E.)

The strategic framework has been supported by the Action Plan 2050, which identified 12 key initiatives, including climate adaptation actions forming part of the One Stop Shop Academy, funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE).

The Climate Adaptation Academy is an innovative tool based on mutual learning, aimed at sharing and certifying skills related to climate change and sustainable urban adaptation.

It is a hub of excellence — both physical and digital — for sharing experiences, exchanging knowledge and designing sustainable future scenarios through skill-sharing processes.

Related initiatives include events and workshops at Parco del Ponte, digital simulation of the park and the Forts Route, public engagement sessions and thematic podcasts.

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The park was modelled using real details of plants, spaces and sustainable structures. Atmospheric animations make the experience immersive and dynamic, while multilingual avatars explain the history, environment and sustainability of the area.

Genoa Lighthouse Community Event

An event at Parco della Memoria under the San Giorgio Bridge brought together workshops, talks, art and music, narrating the city through a sustainable perspective.

Parco del Ponte — Lot 1

The Parco della Memoria covers a total of 8,674 m², while Lot 1 includes 2,484 m². The project represents an urban forest with green areas, wooden walkways, children’s play areas and hedge corridors along the railway. As part of the territory’s regenerative narrative, it combines memory and sustainability, becoming a symbol of urban rebirth.

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