Sustainability Report

Maurizio Marchesini - Chairman

Dear stakeholders,

2024 was a special year for us as we celebrated our Group's 50th anniversary. We did this by looking ahead, thinking about the future; a future we want to continue building together. Over these years we have shared challenges, aspirations and projects, giving shape to a common vision that we recounted through the multimedia installation created in September in Piazza Maggiore in Bologna: a space designed to invite everyone to reflect on our future, showing how extraordinary ideas can emerge from the encounter between technology, creativity and humanity. This tenth sustainability report testifies to this key concept: the desire to continue investing in our territory, reminding ourselves that we are part of a supply chain and a community that grows and sustains itself. Our vision of the future is based on three fundamental pillars: economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, and social sustainability. Three dimensions that can no longer be considered separately, because the future of businesses and communities depends on their integration. Added to this is the challenge of technological innovation, which advances at breakneck speed and pushes us every day to rethink processes, products and skills. For us, responsible innovation means creating value, not only for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics market, but also for our planet and the people who are the beating heart of every company's system. Our Group, characterised by a strong international vocation, is part of an increasingly complex and interconnected global geopolitical context. 

2024, unfortunately, was also marked by global instability and tensions: from the outbreak of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine to the situation in the Middle East. These are difficult and uncertain times, but as a Group we choose to proceed with cautious optimism, driven by the conviction that genuine dialogue and cooperation are the foundations of a fairer and more sustainable future. Through this Report we wish to share the path we have taken, the concrete actions we have implemented and the values that guide our commitment. In the environmental field, we continue to invest in the development of innovative packaging solutions, designed to accompany and reinforce the sustainability paths taken by our customers, but also in the development of automatic machines with reduced energy consumption. This echoes the commitment of Rinova: our company dedicated to the refurbishment of older machine models, which is a concrete example of the circular economy. On the social front, our commitment translates into protecting safety at work and valuing the continuous training of our employees. We strongly believe in the potential of the younger generation: in 2024, in particular, we involved a number of university students in a European challenge which saw our employees act as mentors. An experience that strengthened the dialogue between generations and company know-how, stimulating new perspectives for shared growth. Our dialogue with Italian schools and universities also continues, with the aim of building more and more bridges between the worlds of education and business. Finally, thanks to the work done by Fondazione Marchesini ACT*, we try to give back some of what we have received over the years from the communities in which we operate. 

In 2024, we collaborated with numerous non-profit and charitable organisations, supporting projects dedicated to children, scientific research, environmental protection and biodiversity. I would like to conclude by extending my heartfelt thanks to all those who have shown us their affection and support over the past fifty years. We are increasingly aware that sustainability is not a goal, but a daily journey, made up of responsible choices and collaborations with partners who share our same values and vision for the future. Constant dialogue and openness to the world have broadened our horizons, taking us far beyond that garage in the Bolognese Apennines where it all began. The trust placed in us has allowed us to build solid foundations. Today, bolstered by this legacy, we are ready to look forward to the next fifty years with the same enthusiasm and optimism that has always distinguished us.