“Being a responsible company in the eyewear industry means not only helping people see better but also helping them—and ourselves—see a better world”, said Alessandra Girardi, VANNI‘s Sustainability Manager.

The award, aimed at recognizing the company with the best exemplary approach to reducing environmental impact and optimizing social contribution, was presented to VANNI during the Silmo Gala on September 21. The motivation for the award was: “The first Italian company in the eyewear sector to become a Benefit Corporation in 2021, VANNI has demonstrated a commitment to monitoring its social, environmental, and community performance through concrete data and best practices”.

VANNI became a Benefit Corporation in 2021, formally incorporating common good objectives into its Articles of Association alongside profit goals, committing to achieving systemic results. This represents a responsibility towards the environment and society—often intangible elements that numbers alone can never fully capture but that contribute to the company’s overall value. Over the past year, VANNI has taken concrete steps towards sustainability by conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on an acetate frame, calculating the CO2 emissions produced during the product’s life cycle. The results showed that each eyewear model generates 2.35 kg of CO2, a figure lower than the industry average, thanks to the use of Italian raw materials and the decision to manufacture entirely within Italy.

“Made in Italy, for sure” is VANNI’s signature, as the company has always maintained that producing in Italy is a choice that makes a difference and has shown—both numerically and analytically—that it is also the right choice for the environment.

“We are deeply honored and grateful to receive this award. It is recognition that comes after years of invisible but very tangible efforts behind the scenes. It reflects our way of doing business, always prioritizing choices that can have a positive impact on the planet and society. It’s not an easy or fast journey; it requires willpower, patience, and an incredible team effort both at our headquarters and with the VANNI network worldwide. We all share, and strive to practice every day, responsible behavior. This award is for all of us, like a big hug for the world”, said Giovanni Vitaloni, Founder and President of VANNI.

Thank you to our entire national and international team.
Our daily sustainable efforts have led us to this award, and it’s only the beginning!