CFE Finance Group has consistently demonstrated a responsible approach, placing a strong emphasis on environmental well-being through strategic investments and partnerships.
As a supporter of eco-friendly sports, CFE Finance Group has been sponsoring the international rowing competition, Silver Skiff, since 2012. In the same year, the Group invested in a sustainability project with Recy Technologies Srl, a specialized company focused on plastic collection and recycling systems.
CFE firmly believes that harnessing new technologies to achieve sustainability goals presents numerous opportunities for improving social and environmental impacts. In 2021, the Group made a strategic investment in NewCleo, a startup founded by Pr. Stefano Buono. NewCleo aims to revolutionize energy extraction from nuclei, with the goal of achieving zero emissions and enabling a sustainable future for the planet.
Furthermore, in 2021, the Group acquired a 49% stake in Techstar Srl, an Italian startup led by Dr. Marco Zanuttini, specializing in artificial intelligence and augmented reality. Through Techstar’s innovative Metapresence platform, CFE now has a virtual office where managers and team members can conduct meetings and training sessions, reducing the need for travel and minimizing environmental impact.
CFE’s commitment to responsible partnerships led to its collaboration with RiverRock European Capital Partner in 2023, acquiring a 60% share capital. RiverRock, a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, received an A rating for Strategy & Governance in 2020.
In 2023, CFE Finance committed to Objective No. 6 of the UN Agenda 2030, which focuses on sustainable water management. As part of this commitment, CFE supports Satya Obelette, accompanied by the UNEP, on her fifteen-month global tour. Satya’s objective is to raise awareness, promote critical thinking, and discover innovative solutions to preserve this precious natural resource.
Recognizing its role, CFE Finance has made sustainability a priority in its future decision-making processes, aiming to foster awareness and reflection among its managers, collaborators, and external partners.