Social, cultural, and environmental projects and initiatives

In Italy, we collaborate with the ELIS Consortium, which contributes to the economic development of communities by creating new jobs and spreading market-required skills, through a network of over 120 organizations including large companies, SMEs, universities, and public and private institutions. In particular, we support projects aimed at guiding young people into the world of work, to combat the NEET phenomenon and actively promote STEM disciplines, challenging gender stereotypes and incentivizing training in strategic fields.

The Fincantieri Foundation has launched the NAVIGARE INSIEME project to support the cultural and professional inclusion of foreign employees at the Monfalcone and Sestri Ponente shipyards, offering Italian language courses in collaboration with the Dante Alighieri Association. Thanks to this initiative, non-Italian speakers can feel like active participants in company and social life, both within the shipyards and in their daily lives. The high number of participants led to the extension of the programme, initially planned for two classes, with the activation of additional training cycles, further strengthening the Foundation’s commitment to promoting intercultural dialogue and social cohesion in the areas where the Group operates.

We contribute to fundraising to provide fee waivers for the “Student Support - Cyber Risk Partnership” project within the Master’s Degree Course in “Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance” established in partnership with Politecnico di Milano.

We support deserving Naval Engineering students who require financial assistance, enabling them to benefit from the full range of services offered by the Residence.

We supported fundraising for the provision of scholarships to deserving but economically disadvantaged individuals.

We support institutional activities (scholarships and workshops) dedicated to research in underwater and electronic technologies for defense.

Respect for Future is the initiative dedicated to raising awareness among our people about a culture of respect and combating gender-based violence.

After the launch event in November 2023, the project focused on Fincantieri’s production sites and Italian subsidiaries through a roadshow open to both direct employees and subcontractors. The aim is to lay the foundations for a corporate culture capable of recognizing, preventing, and eliminating any form of violence and to strengthen a sense of shared responsibility, reaffirming the importance of building a more respectful and inclusive future through the active participation of the entire company community.

During 2024, six out of eleven planned events were organized, involving over 2,800 people at the Ancona, Castellammare di Stabia, Riva Trigoso, and Muggiano sites and at the production facilities of our subsidiaries Isotta Fraschini Motori in Bari and Marine Interiors Cabins in Pordenone. The benefits of the initiative also extend beyond the workplace, positively impacting the entire community.

The Family Day held on 26 and 27 October 2024 involved 20 Group locations and saw the participation of over 5,000 people.

The aim was to combine the discovery of the Fincantieri world, through visits to offices and production sites, with the development of greater awareness on the topic of disability.

In collaboration with Dynamo Camp, we organized creative workshops during the visits, allowing participants to enjoy moments of sharing and reflection, raising awareness about the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities and the importance of creating a more inclusive and supportive work and social environment.

The children of our employees aged between 4 and 10 were able to visit the ships built at our plants, attend a themed show, and have lunch on board, highlighting the work of our craftsmen and celebrating the completion of the project together with their families.

To mark the completion of each unit’s construction, a celebratory event is held during which the workers involved in the project are invited on board by the shipowner. The initiative includes a tour of the completed vessel, followed by a thank-you lunch/cocktail, organized before the formal handover. The aim is to express sincere gratitude to all those who contributed, with their commitment and professionalism, to the realization of the ship, as well as to celebrate the completion of an important project journey.

In the specific case of the Viking ship, the event was a moment of sharing and appreciation from the owner, who wished to pay tribute not only to the workers, but also to white-collar personnel—including engineers, designers, and other technical and administrative staff—for their valuable contribution to the successful completion of the project.

With the aim of promoting a sense of belonging, wellbeing, and social cohesion among our people, we actively support the network of nine corporate clubs present across Italy. These clubs organize social and community activities for a broad audience: active employees, retired former employees, their families, and friends.

The premises of the clubs, the staff dedicated to administrative management, and the financial resources needed for their operations are provided mainly by Fincantieri, confirming our concrete commitment to valuing human capital even beyond the strictly work environment.

In the United States, in Mellen Township (Michigan), we made a charitable donation to the local Fire Department on the occasion of their annual fundraiser, renewing our support for those who work every day to protect the safety of the communities where we operate.

We promote various sports activities through sponsorships of events, such as the fifth edition of the Città di Trieste international tennis tournament organized by the Tennis Club Triestino and the youth team of Unione Fincantieri Calcio di Monfalcone for the 2024/2025 season.

We also support sports initiatives and local competitions to promote healthy lifestyles.
In the United States, we support several soccer and track teams from high schools active in the areas where we operate.

Participation and local identity are the cornerstones of the Barcolana, the world’s largest international sailing regatta, held in Trieste for over 50 years. We confirmed our support for sport and the region by sponsoring its 56th edition.

We sponsored the fifth edition of the conference series “Incontri in Blu. Uomini, donne e storie di mare,” held at the Galata Sea Museum and the Genoa International Boat Show. The event promoted maritime culture, a source of social and entrepreneurial life in the Liguria Region.

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Guglielmo Marconi, we participated in and financially supported various initiatives, such as scientific conferences and workshops, the Marconi Prize, exhibitions and documentaries, TV series, and educational activities in schools.

We took part in “DePORTIBUS – The Festival of Ports that Connect the World.” This traveling European festival addresses major topics related to ports and port areas as primary places for gathering and exchange, exploring key themes of History, Environment, Architecture, Industry and Technology, Economy, Politics, Art, and Food & Wine.

In 2024, we promoted and sponsored several congresses and conferences related to our operating sectors:

• The BSBF – Big Science Business Forum, a business-oriented event focused on high technology and innovation, held in Trieste from 1 to 4 October.
• The international IEEE Antennas and Propagation Symposium, providing unique insights into evolving technologies related to Antennas, Propagation, and Radio Science, held for the first time outside the United States at Fortezza da Basso (Florence) from 14 to 19 July.
• The CLIA Cruise Week Europe, which brought together in Genoa, from 11 to 14 March, the main leaders of the cruise industry, policy makers, business partners, and suppliers to discuss the future of the sector.

We promote collaborations with universities, business schools, and secondary schools to offer internships, doctoral programs, and research projects, enriching students’ educational experience and preparing them for the future.

We supported “WOW – Wheels on Waves – Around The World,” a three-year initiative (2023–2025) promoted by Difesa Servizi and the Ministry of Defense, involving a voyage around the world aboard Lo Spirito di Stella, the world’s first fully accessible catamaran. Led by disabled skipper Andrea Stella, the journey stopped at over 80 ports globally, aiming to raise awareness on the rights of people with disabilities and to promote a culture of inclusion.

The voyage, carried out with the participation of civilians and military personnel, including people with disabilities from Italy and abroad, delivered a strong and clear message: physical, cultural, and social barriers can be overcome, in full respect of the values enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The initiative responds in particular to one of the key goals of the Fincantieri 2023–2027 Sustainability Plan: promoting a culture of diversity and increasing awareness of both visible and invisible disabilities, inside and outside the organization.

We supported this center, located in Wisconsin (USA) and dedicated to the multidisciplinary assessment of children with complex developmental difficulties, helping to ensure adequate diagnostic and therapeutic pathways.

Through the Military Ships Division, we supplied and installed a new engine on board Nave Italia, the world’s largest operational brigantine with a crew made up of personnel from the Italian Navy. The initiative, carried out under the agreement with the Tender to Nave Italia Foundation ETS, aims to support the educational and inclusive projects that the ship has hosted since 2007, fostering solidarity and overcoming prejudice related to disability and social hardship.

We supported the activities of this ecumenical Christian non-profit organization, based in Georgia, which builds and renovates homes for low-income individuals and families. The organization operates in 60 cities across the United States and in 16 countries worldwide.

We made a donation in support of the organization’s activities, which provide shelter, meals, and support to those in need, confirming our commitment to community wellbeing.

We supported the largest American mentoring network dedicated to children and young people from age 7 through young adulthood. The initiative promotes positive and lasting relationships between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”), helping to create a lasting and positive impact on the beneficiaries’ development.

We contributed to the “La Cura a Casa” Project, which provides home care for pediatric patients with complex illnesses, through a donation made on the occasion of the charity concert “La Musica cura la Vita”, held on 3 December 2024 at the Corsie Sistine.

We supported research on rare genetic diseases by participating in the fundraising campaign promoted by the Telethon Udine Relay Committee on 30 November and 1 December 2024. The initiative saw the active involvement of about fifty of our employees, who took part in the city relay with two teams.

We provided financial support to this non-profit organization active in Door County, Wisconsin (USA), which helps cancer patients cover non-medical expenses during treatment.

We supported this national organization, which has been committed for decades to cancer prevention and the fight against the disease, with the aim of contributing to its elimination.

We supported the Palm Project, aimed at developing new therapies for the treatment of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia. The initiative seeks to ensure the best treatment and recovery opportunities for children and adolescents with cancer, while also supporting the excellence of Italian research.

We are a founding member of the National Center for Sustainable Mobility, which brings together 25 universities and 24 major companies active in the mobility and infrastructure sector to collaborate with the aim of supporting the green and digital transition of the industry, ensuring industrial transformation, and assisting local institutions in implementing modern, sustainable, and inclusive solutions.

The project, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), involves an investment of nearly €400 million from 2023 to 2025 and focuses on five areas: air mobility, sustainable road vehicles, waterway transport, rail transport, light vehicles, and active mobility.

We are a co-founding member of the Venice Sustainability Foundation (FVCMS - Venice Sustainability Foundation), confirming our role as a prime mover in innovation and green transition topics within the shipbuilding industry. The Foundation was established to address the complex environmental, social, and economic challenges of Venice’s fragile ecosystem, with the aim of promoting a sustainable development model that can serve as a global example. Founded under the patronage of the Italian government, it relies on collaborations with local authorities, cultural and academic institutions, and leading companies in their fields. Its activity focuses on crucial thematic areas for the sustainable development of the lagoon city, aiming to stimulate synergies among the various stakeholders involved.

With our know-how and specializations—as well as our established presence in the Venice area through the Marghera shipyard—we are committed to contributing expertise on transition and infrastructural maintenance issues for decarbonization and the protection of the lagoon ecosystem.

In 2024, we actively participated in the realization of the exhibition “WATERPROOF VENICE. A tale in images,” held from 30 May to 6 October at the Venice Arsenale. It was an original conceptual installation that, using Artificial Intelligence algorithms, displayed a set of innovative projects promoted by FVCMS members to make the city more sustainable.