Economy, Business and Finance

MNA and ATA news agencies, cooperation agreement “Concrete path for a more effective collaboration”

MNA, Malta News Agency, and ATA, Albania’s state news agency, have signed a cooperation agreement. The partnership was signed by MNA President Gaspare Borsellino and ATA Director General Valbona Zhupa.

“Today’s agreement opens a concrete path for a more effective collaboration between our agencies. We had the chance to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss the best ways to strengthen our cooperation – said Valbona Zhupa -. Albania and Malta share more than it may seem at first glance: our Mediterranean identity, the layers of culture that have shaped us, the dimension of small but ambitious countries, and our shared orientation toward Europe. These elements naturally bring us closer and make this cooperation even more meaningful. We are confident that this is only the beginning”.

The cooperation provides for new joint initiatives between the two agencies in the areas of information, training, and the conception and delivery of joint cultural projects in Malta and Albania.

“The Mediterranean is the sea that unites us, not a border: with ATA we are opening a stable channel for the exchange of news, expertise and initiatives, so as to better explain to our countries and to Europe what is happening on both shores. This agreement”, comments Gaspare Borsellino, “is an investment in the quality of information and in practical cooperation between different realities, united by the same European vocation”.

Esg Re-Evolution in Sace

DUBAI (ITALPRESS/MNA) – At COP28, a year after launching its “INSIEME 2025” Business Plan, SACE unveils its new ESG Strategy. This innovative approach is bound to revolutionize the Italian insurance-financial group’s business model, aligning it with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The primary goal of this strategy is to contribute to the community well-being and overall prosperity.
In front of an audience of more than 100 influential leaders from the GCC region, SACE presented its transformative strategy. This initiative will bring a substantial evolution in the company’s operational and business models. It integrates environmental, social, and governance criteria into every decision-making process and is underpinned by a scientific impact measurement system. Following the presentation, SACE also hosted a round table involving companies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to explore solutions supporting this ESG evolution.
Accelerating companies’ transition represents the primary pillar of SACE’s Strategy, focusing on key sectors like renewable energy, circular economy, electric vehicles, and shared mobility. Particularly, it emphasizes SMEs, fostering a dedicated ecosystem for their development. The second pillar – becoming a “ESG Excellence Company” ensures the alignment of internal daily activities with ESG goals through initiatives reducing environmental impact, cultivating a sustainable supply chain, and nurturing sustainable leadership within SACE.
This strategy will be accompanied by an implementing Road Map, which will guide SACE in its evolution path by providing a clear and tangible direction to achieve ESG objectives. It will not only guide SACE during the Business Plan period (2024-2025) but also sets ambitious goals extending into 2030 and beyond.
“We are proud to unveil our ESG Strategy, a culmination of a year’s dedicated effort, especially on the grand stage of COP28 in the Gulf, a pivotal region influencing global energy balances and sustainability challenges,” stated Alessandra Ricci, CEO of SACE. “This Road Map is a collaborative endeavor involving all SACE stakeholders and our team. Together, we aim to amplify the impact of this transformative evolution”.
“This strategy embodies the dedication and passion of the SACE People seeking to embrace a new paradigm in their approach towards the world. Through our new ESG Strategy, the SACE Group embraces the challenges of sustainable development in an increasingly interconnected world, acknowledging that financial choices hold social and environmental repercussions, which, in turn, can have significant financial implications. Therefore, the decisions of a few can profoundly affect the well-being of many”, stated Michele De Capitani, Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer of SACE. “SACE’s commitment is dedicated to overseeing, monitoring, and influencing these interdependencies, not just for the benefit of shareholders but also for an expanding audience of stakeholders, encompassing the communities in which we operate”.

– Photo Sace press office –

(ITALPRESS).