During the SME EnterPRIZE event that took place in Brussels on 26 March 2025, Generali has recognised the “Sustainability Heroes”: companies drawn from the over 8,900 SMEs that participated in the Environment and Social categories, and coming from the European countries that have joined the initiative: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain.
O.K. Energie Haus (Austria)
which excels in the planning, production, and assembly of energy-efficient timber buildings such as houses, schools, and medical centres.
Hrvatski Kišobran (Croatia)
an umbrella manufacturer with a strong commitment to inclusion and social responsibility that actively integrates people with disabilities into their workforce.
Ameba Production (Czech Republic)
which organizes an annual festival with awareness-raising initiatives to educate visitors about the importance of environmental and social sustainability.
CréaWatt (France)
a producer of ultra-light solar panels that can be adapted to various roofs without the need for structural reinforcement. In addition to organising training and awareness-raising initiatives on renewable energy, they also support the professional reintegration and employment of detainees.
vomFASS (Germany)
an online and physical shop whose refill initiative allows customers to buy vinegars, oils, spirits, and wines selecting the quantity and container for their purchases, while also committing to CO₂-neutral production processes and to preserving biodiversity.
Compocity (Hungary)
a pioneer in the urban circular economy which has developed an indoor community composting robot, CompoBot, to transform waste into soil-regenerating material.
Fedabo (Italy)
a consulting B Corp dedicated to enhancing the energy, economic, and environmental performance of both private and public companies.
EcoXperience (Portugal)
which has developed innovative cleaning solutions by transforming used cooking oil into environmentally friendly detergents.
Pribinovina-Korenika (Slovenia)
a social farm blending organic production, rural development, and social inclusion, providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other vulnerable social groups through sheltered employment.
Adopta un Abuelo (Spain)
a social enterprise offering corporate volunteering programmes to companies, connecting them to the elderly care and residential sector, helping to prevent exclusion for the elderly.
During the SME EnterPRIZE event that took place in Brussels on 28 November 2023, Generali has recognised the “Sustainability Heroes”: companies drawn from the over 7,600 SMEs that participated in the Environment and Social categories, and coming from the European countries that have joined the initiative: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.
Dorfplatz STAW (Austria)
A social business rooted in cooperative management fostering sustainable education, knowledge exchange, and the integration of refugees into their workforce.
Humana Nova (Croatia)
A social cooperative that empowers people with disabilities by engaging them in the upcycling process of textile materials.
Biopekárna Zemanka (Czech Republic)
A pioneer in circular food production that buys raw materials from local organic farmers and uses recyclable packaging and electricity from renewable sources.
La Conciergerie Solidaire (France)
The company promotes the employment of marginalized people with customized training programmes, enabling them to acquire new skills and become independent.
Pervormance International (Germany)
A women-led company offering cooling garments through a sustainable alternative to traditional cooling systems, benefiting workers, athletes, and individuals with specific health conditions.
Sudár Birtok (Hungary)
A family-run organic farm that specialises in the cultivation and processing of organic spices and herbs, supports marginalized groups and nurtures the local ecosystem.
Planetek Italia (Italy)
A Benefit Corporation that provides solutions to increase the value of geospatial data, enabling individuals and organisations to act in a conscious and timely manner for the wellbeing of people and the planet.
Miranda & Irmão (Portugal)
A global leader in sustainable cycling components and sustainable mobility that provides customised equipment for bicycle manufacturers, minimizing waste an optimizing the use of resources.
Lumar IG (Slovenia)
A leading producer of energy-efficient prefabricated buildings.
Maximiliana (Spain)
The company offers smartphones with an operating system tailored to the needs and abilities of the elderly, allowing relatives to stay in touch and reducing their loneliness and sense of isolation.
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During the SME EnterPRIZE event that took place in Brussels on 26 October 2022, Generali has recognised the “Sustainability Heroes”: companies drawn from the over 6,600 SMEs that participated in the areas of welfare, environment, and community, and coming from the European countries that have joined the initiative: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
R.U.S.Z. GmbH (Austria)
A pioneer in circular economy, offering repair services for electric and electrical equipment and new consumption models.
Callidus Group ltd. (Croatia)
An R&D project for the digital transformation and optimization of the electric power network.
Sady sv. Prokopa s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
An organic orchard empowering people with disabilities and offering education to the community.
Cycle Terre (France)
Helping to limit the carbon impact of the construction sector with eco-responsible materials.
Mint future GmbH (Germany)
A platform enabling the owners of electric vehicles to turn saved CO2 emissions into cash or sustainability projects.
Manual Divat Kft. (Hungary)
A family-run glove making business committed to slow fashion and circular economy.
Agrimad srl (Italy)
A self-sufficient agriculture and food producer with a distinguished approach to the local community.
ALGAplus (Portugal)
Seaweed farming: how to capture carbon in oceans and run a sustainable fish aquaculture.
Nuevos Sistemas Tecnologicos S.L. - Navilens (Spain)
A cutting-edge QR code enabling visually impaired people to find their way around unfamiliar environments.
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During the SME EnterPRIZE event that took place in Brussels on 28 September 2021, Generali has recognised the “Sustainability Heroes”: companies drawn from the over 6,000 SMEs that participated in the areas of welfare, environment, and community, and coming from the European countries that have joined the initiative: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
The first edition of SME EnterPRIZE has its “Sustainability Heroes”
Boutique Hotel Stadthalle (Austria)
An eco-hotel defined as “passive house” – a standard describing the energy efficiency of a building that reduces its carbon footprint
CleverFarm (Czech Republic)
An agriculture business committed to developing smart solutions for farmers such as IoT-based sensors and precision agriculture tools
Wanted Community (France)
A project aiming to create inclusive spaces by managing responsible cafés and restaurants and by implementing several solidarity initiatives
PlanA.Earth (Germany)
An AI- and science-driven certified SaaS (Software as a Service) platform for automated carbon accounting, decarbonisation, ESG management and reporting
Virgin Oil Press Ltd. - Grapoila (Hungary)
An agriculture business which became a zero-waste company in the processes for the production of its oils and created an urban development programme to familiarise with permaculture<
Natura Iblea-PaniereBio (Italy)
A leading agriculture business in Southern Italy’s organic production which implemented significant welfare initiatives for its employees, especially during the pandemic crisis
Rioma (Spain)
A textile company that created a Foundation operating in Spain and South America to support young people at risk of social exclusion
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