In conjunction with the entry into force of the decree from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Safety (MASE) regarding Renewable Energy Communities and widespread self-consumption in Italy, Social Impact Agenda for Italy (SIA) initiates a research and in-depth analysis process to identify models and financing tools for CERs (Comunità Energetiche Rinnovabili) that ensure positive social impacts on the territories.

On February 20th, at 3:00 PM, the first webinar will be held, titled “CER AND IMPACT INVESTING. How to finance Renewable Energy Communities for a just transition?“. Starting from this session, SIA aims to engage in a collaborative discussion to guide technological offerings, market dynamics, and governance considerations towards business models suitable for making CERs activators of social impact, promoting sustainable and inclusive development in territories, with a particular focus on financing models and tools.

With contributions from experts, analysts, funders, and direct experiences in the territories, the webinar represents an initial moment of reflection and public discussion on the topic of impact finance for CERs, within the framework of green and just transition policies and processes that are underway.

The impact investing approach, with its characteristics of intentionality, additionality, and measurability of generated social impacts, seems to be able to drive CER experiences towards a greater awareness of underlying business models and related impacts, well beyond the horizon of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

Program and registrations:

You can register at the following link.

Speakers: Leonardo Becchetti, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Paola Bellotti, Coopfond; Giusi Biaggi, Consorzio nazionale CGM, Annalisa Corrado, Kyoto Club; Giovanni di Corato, Amundi Asset Manager; Giuseppe Dasti, Intesa Sanpaolo, Filippo Montesi, Secretary-General of SIA.

Upcoming stages:

Following the February 20th meeting, there will be a central stage in the SIA journey dedicated to CERs and impact investing, presenting the results of the ongoing research “Renewable Energy Communities | Impact investing models for the just transition.”

Social Impact Agenda for Italy (SIA) brings together investors, social enterprises, market builders, and philanthropic institutions to create a new economy that combines economic sustainability and positive social and environmental impact. SIA represents the Italian Advisory Board of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG).

For more information, visit the Social Impact Agenda website.