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CHAPTER 5  |  RATTI, ADDING VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE REGION














                          “Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness.

                                            It is the key to growth”
                                                     Jesse Jackson








                                  Since the Ratti Group was founded, the    5.1
                                  social dimension has represented one of the
                                  cornerstones of its business strategy, oriented   At the forefront
                                  towards both people and the community.    of communicating
                                                                            sustainability
                                  Aware of the positive impact this focus can
                                  generate, Ratti is committed to keeping its links
                                  with the community constantly alive. It does this   The recognition obtained
                                  through numerous initiatives which favour not   by the Ratti Group for its drive
                                  only social inclusion, but also the enhancement of   towards sustainability
                                  expertise in the region.                   “For a long time it seemed as if acting as
                                                                            a ‘good’ company was almost a luxury, a
                                  From this perspective Ratti maximises its focus   privilege or a nice accessory to the only thing
                                  on relationships with the institutions, the   of importance to a classic entrepreneur:
                                  associations and the individual stakeholders who   profitability. Today, however, looking at the
                                  are, directly or indirectly, involved in the projects.   environment and social issues alongside
                                  There are many ways these relationships develop   financial objectives has become a necessity”.
                                  and they adapt to the needs and peculiarities of
                                  the initiatives.                          That is how an article in Sole24Ore begins, with
                                                                            a quote from Thomas Clark. After considering
                                                                            1,200 companies, Sole24Ore produced a list of
                                                                            150, based on their published Sustainability
            TODAY, HOWEVER, LOOKING AT THE                                  Reports and Financial Statements, nominating
            ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL ISSUES                                   them leaders in sustainability.
            ALONGSIDE FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES HAS
            BECOME A NECESSITY.                                             The Ratti Group was chosen because
                                                                            sustainability has always been integrated into its
                                                                            production system, allowing it to ascertain the
                                                                            optimal conditions for it to continue to offer a
                                                                            product of excellence.

                                                                            In addition, in 2021 the twelfth edition of the
                                                                            GreenItaly report was published by Fondazione
                                                                            Symbola and UnionCamere in partnership with
                                                                            the Tagliacarne Study Centre.
                                                                            The report offers a complete picture, enriched
                                                                            by concrete data and experiences, of the
                                                                            situation of the green economy in Italy.
                                                                            In the new report, confirming its commitment
                                                                            to sustainable production practices, Ratti was
                                                                            cited as also having extended GOTS certification


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