Circular economy: the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies participates in Ecomondo, the international event for technologies, services and industrial solutions in the Green and Circular Economy sectors
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Sustainability and Climate (CISC) at the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa is participating in Ecomondo, the leading international event in Europe and the Mediterranean basin for technologies, services and industrial solutions in the Green and Circular Economy sectors, scheduled to take place in Rimini from 4 to 7 November 2025. Now in its 28th edition, Ecomondo is a meeting point and forum for dialogue between industries, stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders, local authorities, the world of research and institutions.
There are many initiatives involving the Sant'Anna School, represented by Prof. Marco Frey, coordinator of CISC, and Fabio Iraldo, Pro-Rector for the Valorisation of Scientific Research Results and Social Impact. Among the topics addressed are the decarbonisation of businesses, the development of a sustainable agri-food system, economic circularity and technological innovation.
Events in which the Sant'Anna School is participating
Marco Frey and Fabio Iraldo will speak and coordinate two panels organised in collaboration with ENEA: “Measuring circularity from a systemic perspective and along the entire value chain” (6 November, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), dedicated to methods and tools for assessing the circularity of products and services, with a particular focus on LCA indicators and emerging international standards. ; Measuring and communicating corporate decarbonisation processes through innovative tools" (6 November, 2:30-4:30 p.m.), focused on measuring carbon footprints and the opportunities offered by digital technologies for transparent communication of corporate decarbonisation pathways.
Below are the other events of the School:
- Reuse and durability. Two strategic assets for the development of the healthcare, tourism and workwear sectors - Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 2:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sustainable agri-food system and new European vision: economic growth, attractiveness and decarbonisation - Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- “𝗖𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝘂𝘁𝗶: 𝗶𝗹𝗿𝘂𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹’ 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹’ 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲" 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗱ì 𝟱 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 (𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟳:𝟯𝟬) talk, moderated by Gianni Trovati, journalist for Il Sole 24 Ore
- Measuring circularity from a systemic perspective and along the entire value chain - Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- EMAS Promotional Committee of the Tuscan Leather District: objectives and benefits for the territory - Thursday, 6 November 2025, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
- Measuring and communicating corporate decarbonisation processes through innovative tools - Thursday, 6 November 2025, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
- The new European legislation on Ecodesign and its impact on EMAS, Ecolabel and Made Green in Italy voluntary certifications - Friday, 7 November 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
