Projects and Initiatives

We promote a wide range of initiatives aimed at strengthening our Group identity and employees’ sense of belonging, raising awareness of the Company, its values and culture among various stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and consolidating our reputation.

Respect for Future

Following the launch event for “Respect for Future” in November 2023, the awareness campaign on respect culture and gender-based violence continued across Fincantieri's production sites and those of its Italian subsidiaries, through a dedicated roadshow open to both direct employees and subcontractor personnel. The initiative aims to lay the foundation for a corporate culture capable of recognising, preventing and eliminating all forms of violence, and to foster a shared sense of responsibility. It reaffirms the importance of building a more respectful and inclusive future through the active participation of the entire company community.

In 2024, six roadshow events were held — at the Ancona, Castellammare di Stabia, Riva Trigoso and Muggiano shipyards, and at the Bari and Pordenone sites of Isotta Fraschini Motori and Marine Interiors Cabins — out of a total of eleven planned, with over 2,800 participants. The benefits of the initiative extend to the wider community, as both direct and subcontracted workers are engaged on the theme of respect, both within and outside the workplace.

Family Day

The Family Day, held between 26 and 27 October 2024, involved 20 Group locations and welcomed over 5,000 participants.

This year’s edition combined the opportunity to explore the world of Fincantieri — through guided tours of offices and production facilities — with a focus on disability awareness. In collaboration with Dynamo Camp, creative workshops were organised during the visit, offering moments of reflection and engagement for participants, and helping raise awareness of the everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities and the importance of creating a more inclusive and supportive working and social environment.

Children on Board

Children of our employees, aged 4 to 10, were given the opportunity to visit the ships built at our yards, accompanied by a parent or relative. The initiative included a live performance and lunch on board, with the aim of celebrating the completion of the project, honouring the work of our shipyard workers and creating a special moment for their families.

WORKERS event

To mark the completion of the shipbuilding project, a celebratory event was held on board the vessel, during which the shipowner hosted the workers involved in its construction. The initiative included a tour of the finished ship, followed by a thank-you lunch and cocktail reception, organised prior to the formal handover.

The purpose of the event was to express heartfelt gratitude to all those who contributed with dedication and professionalism to the successful completion of the ship, and to celebrate the conclusion of a significant project journey.

In the specific case of the Viking vessel, the event became a moment of shared recognition, as the shipowner paid tribute not only to the skilled workforce but also to our white-collar personnel – including engineers, designers, and technical and administrative staff – for their valuable contribution to the project’s success.

Company Clubs
With the aim of fostering a sense of belonging, well-being, and social cohesion among our People, we actively support the network of nine company clubs operating across Italy. These clubs are dedicated to promoting social engagement and recreational initiatives for a broad and diverse community composed of current employees, retired former colleagues, their families, and supporters.
The facilities, administrative staff, and financial resources necessary for the clubs’ operations are primarily provided by Fincantieri, reaffirming our concrete commitment to valuing human capital also beyond the workplace.

Mellen Township Fire Department

We made a charitable donation to the local Fire Department during their annual fundraising campaign, renewing our support for those who work daily to ensure the safety of the communities in which we operate.

Promoting sports
We promote a variety of sports activities through the sponsorship of events such as the fifth edition of the international tennis tournament Città di Trieste, organised by the Tennis Club Triestino, and the youth team of Unione Fincantieri Calcio in Monfalcone for the 2024/2025 season.
We also support local sports initiatives and competitions to encourage healthy lifestyles.
In the United States, we provide support to local high school soccer and track & field teams.

We consider the promotion of cultural initiatives to be a key driver for the sustainable and long-term development of the communities where we operate. With this awareness, we support a wide range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of local areas and expanding their development opportunities.

Barcolana
We renewed our support for both sport and the local community by sponsoring the 56th edition of Barcolana, the world’s largest international sailing regatta, held annually in Trieste for over half a century. The event celebrates local identity and encourages broad public participation.

“Genova Cultura” Event
We sponsored the fifth edition of the conference series “Incontri in Blu – Stories of People and the Sea”, hosted at the Galata Sea Museum and the Genoa International Boat Show. The initiative aims to highlight the sea’s enduring role as a cultural and economic force in the Ligurian region.

Marconi 150
In honour of the 150th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi’s birth, we supported a programme of events including scientific symposia, workshops, exhibitions, a television series, documentaries, and educational initiatives in schools.

Italian Blue Growth

We participated in “DePORTIBUS – The Festival of Ports that Connect the World”, a travelling European festival focused on the role of port cities as dynamic hubs of exchange and connection. The event explored key themes including history, environment, architecture, industry and technology, economy, politics, arts, and gastronomy.

Research and technological innovation are among the key assets that enable a country to remain competitive and ensure the well-being and quality of life of its population. With this in mind, we promote and support initiatives aimed at spreading a culture of innovation and scientific research, as well as the development of projects involving scholars and experts.

 Events and Conference

• We sponsored the Big Science Business Forum (BSBF), held in Trieste from 1 to 4 October 2024. The event is a business-oriented congress focused on high technology and innovation.

• The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Symposium, an international conference offering unique insights into evolving technologies in antennas, propagation and radio science, took place for the first time outside the United States in 2024, from 14 to 19 July, at Fortezza da Basso in Florence.

• The CLIA Cruise Week Europe, held in Genoa from 11 to 14 March 2024, brought together top leaders of the cruise industry, policymakers, business partners and suppliers to discuss the future of the sector

Collaboration Agreements
• We actively foster collaborations with universities, business schools and secondary education institutions, offering internships, doctoral programmes and research projects that enrich the educational experience of students and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow.

We believe that supporting and promoting initiatives aimed at helping the most disadvantaged members of society is not only an expression of social responsibility, but also a way to strengthen the ties with the communities in which we operate, based on shared values.

WOW – Wheels on Waves – Around The World

We supported WOW – Wheels on Waves – Around The World, a three-year initiative (2023–2025) promoted by Difesa Servizi and the Italian Ministry of Defence, which involved a global voyage aboard Lo Spirito di Stella, the world’s first fully accessible catamaran. Led by disabled skipper Andrea Stella, the journey touched over 80 ports worldwide, raising awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities and promoting inclusion.

This initiative contributes directly to one of the key objectives of Fincantieri’s 2023–2027 Sustainability Plan: fostering a culture of diversity and building awareness of both visible and invisible disabilities, within and beyond our organisation.

Carried out with the participation of civilians and military personnel — including individuals with disabilities from Italy and abroad — the project conveyed a powerful message: physical, cultural, and social barriers can be overcome, in full alignment with the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Door County Community Child Development Center
We supported this center dedicated to the multidisciplinary assessment of children with complex developmental challenges, helping to ensure they receive appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic care.

Tender to Nave Italia ETS Foundation

Through our Naval Vessels Division, we supplied and installed a new engine generator aboard Nave Italia, the world’s largest operational brigantine. This initiative, carried out under an agreement with Fondazione Tender to Nave Italia ETS, supports educational and inclusive projects aimed at promoting solidarity and breaking down prejudices linked to disability and social hardship. The vessel’s crew is composed of personnel from the Italian Navy.

The Fuller Center for Housing
We contributed to this Christian ecumenical non-profit organization based in Georgia, which builds and repairs homes for low-income families and individuals. The Fuller Center is active in 60 U.S. cities and 16 countries around the world.

Salvation Army

We made a donation to support the organization’s mission to provide shelter, food, and assistance to people in need, reaffirming our commitment to community well-being.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
We supported the largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network in the United States, which creates meaningful, professionally guided relationships between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and young people (“Littles”), from age 7 through young adulthood. These connections help to build lasting, positive change in the lives of the youth involved.

Our commitment to health protection takes shape through concrete support for medical-scientific research and assistance to patients, particularly those affected by rare or complex conditions. We believe that health is a fundamental ethical and social value, and that only through scientific progress can we improve the quality and outlook of people's lives.

In line with these principles, we supported the following organisations and initiatives:

Fondazione Bambino Gesù Onlus
We contributed to the “La Cura a Casa” project — which provides home healthcare services to children with complex medical conditions — by donating on the occasion of the charity concert “La Musica cura la Vita”, held on 3 December 2024 at the Corsie Sistine in Rome.

Fondazione Telethon ETS
We supported research into rare genetic diseases through a fundraising initiative organised by the Udine-based Staffette Telethon Committee, held on 30 November and 1 December 2024. Nearly fifty Fincantieri employees took part in the relay race with two teams, creating a small event within the larger one and reaffirming the strong social and cultural value of the initiative.

AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy – Friuli-Venezia-Giulia Committee

We contributed to cancer research by participating in the Charity Dinner held in Trieste on 11 April 2024, in support of the Foundation’s institutional activities and its commitment to disseminating accurate scientific information on oncology.

Door Cancer INC

We supported this non-profit, volunteer-led organisation based in Door County, Wisconsin, which helps local cancer patients with non-medical bills and financial obligations during treatment.

American Cancer Society

We made a donation to the American Cancer Society, a nationwide nonprofit committed to eliminating cancer through prevention, research, advocacy and support for patients and their families.

Fondazione Umberto Veronesi

We supported the Palm Project, aimed at developing new therapies for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in children. The initiative promotes excellence in paediatric cancer research and seeks to ensure the best possible care for young patients affected by the disease.

Respect for the environment, the territories in which we operate, and the individuals we share our spaces and activities with is a fundamental prerequisite to ensuring the continuity and long-term growth of our Group — for the benefit of future generations.

Support for Research at the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
We are a founding member of the National Centre for Sustainable Mobility, an initiative that brings together 25 universities and 24 major companies operating in the mobility and infrastructure sectors. Its goal is to drive the green and digital transition of transport systems, support industrial transformation, and assist local authorities in implementing innovative, sustainable, and inclusive solutions.
Funded under the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the Centre foresees an investment of nearly €400 million between 2023 and 2025. Activities focus on five key areas: aerial mobility, sustainable road vehicles, waterway transport, rail transport, and light/active mobility. 

FVCMS – Venice Sustainability Foundation

We are also a co-founding member of the Venice Sustainability Foundation (FVCMS – Fondazione Venezia Capitale Mondiale della Sostenibilità), which reaffirms our role as a prime mover in maritime innovation and the green transition.

Established with the patronage of the Italian Government, the Foundation was created to respond to the complex environmental, social, and economic challenges facing the unique ecosystem of Venice. It promotes a sustainable development model that can serve as a benchmark on a global scale.
The Foundation brings together regional stakeholders, academic and cultural institutions, and market-leading enterprises. Its work is focused on key thematic areas for the sustainable development of the lagoon city and aims to foster synergies among all actors involved.

With our technical expertise and a longstanding presence in the area through our Marghera shipyard, we contribute specifically to matters relating to infrastructure maintenance, decarbonisation, and the protection of the Venetian lagoon.

In 2024, we actively contributed to the exhibition WATERPROOF VENICE. A tale in images, held at the Arsenale of Venice from 30 May to 6 October 2024. This conceptual installation, supported by AI-generated imagery, illustrated the future-facing projects promoted by the members of the Venice Sustainability Foundation to ensure a more sustainable future for the city.