GREEN STORIES
The 4 transformations for the decarbonisation of buildings in Italy
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector in Italy is a crucial challenge and requires profound changes in four key areas: public administration, industry, building design and training of professionals. Creating markets for greener products is a key step and Green Public Procurement (GPP) is one of the main tools to drive this transformation by promoting sustainable and innovative practices.
Through six exclusive videos, we recount the transformations that are urgently needed and partly already underway, thanks to the testimonies of experienced protagonists.
The interviewees, with their wealth of personal and professional experience, offer an informed and privileged look at the decarbonisation of the construction sector in Italy.
The message that emerges is clear: we have the tools, resources and skills to significantly reduce emissions from the construction sector. The key is to network, collaborate and deploy these solutions to achieve our goals.
Find out how the experiences, visions and expertise of experts are driving the construction sector towards a more sustainable future.
Green stories: the interviews
Dana Vocino, Sustainable procurement expert in the construction sector at Fondazione Ecosistemi, analyses the state of the art of decarbonisation in Italian public buildings. He shares an overview of the four fundamental transformations needed to meet this epochal challenge.
Sergio Saporetti, an official of the Circular Economy Directorate General of the Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security, recounts the concrete results obtained through sustainable procurement in Italy in the construction sector. Furthermore, he describes future political and operational developments, focusing on the implementation of minimum environmental criteria in public procurement.
Caterina Epis, President of the Fondazione Promozione Acciaio, illustrates the efforts of the Italian steel industry to reduce carbon emissions. She shares examples of excellence already achieved and ideas for an increasingly sustainable future.
Margherita Galli as Environmental Manager of Federbeton, brings her many years of experience on the topics of circular economy and regulatory and technical sustainability for cement and concrete companies. She provides an up-to-date overview of developments in the sector.
Riccardo Hopps, Co-founder of OBG Studio, is a visionary architect and pioneer of sustainable design.
He talks about the crucial role designers play in the decarbonisation of buildings, intervening in all phases of the life cycle, from design to end-of-life management.
Angela Panza, Councillor of the Milan Order of Architects, offers an optimistic view of the future. She recounts the importance of the training of architects and planners and their role in a world that is fragile but full of innovative solutions.
Through the recounting of concrete experiences, innovative strategies and shared visions, the Green Stories offer inspiration and tools for tackling the challenge of decarbonisation with determination. Each contribution emphasises the importance of collaboration, innovation and investment in skills to transform the construction sector into a driver of sustainability.
The project was realised in collaboration with ECCO, the Italian climate think tank.