Environment and Solidarity

A concrete commitment aimed at engagement and social progress, providing tangible support to worthy institutions and associations active in social, scientific and environmental fields.

Intro

At this historical juncture, solidarity must have a global dimension. No longer can it be merely “vertical” with institutions exclusively taking the lead and citizens being the final beneficiaries.
It must also be “horizontal” and fraternal, finding resources in the dynamism of business as well as society. Solidarity is an advanced form of equity that can be achieved by the Company in a multiplicity of forms.
There is solidarity linked to region, which aims to improve the living conditions of a finite community, and wider solidarity which involves assuming responsibility from a global perspective. The Iris Ceramica Group Foundation closely examines all projects which contribute to developing new social awareness and which are able to respond to the demands of an increasingly complex world.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP WITH THE ASSOCIAZIONE LODINI FOR ONCOLOGICAL RESEARCH

On 8th March, our Foundation was together with Associazione Lodini for a fund-raising event for the oncological research centre of the Reggio Emilia health board.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOR THE “BALUGINA IL GIORNO” PROJECT DEVOTED TO THE MONCHIO MASSACRE

On the 79th anniversary of the Monchio massacre, eight ceramic slabs keep alive the memory of the tragedy that struck our area.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOR THE COPPI AND BARTALI TROPHY

From 21 to 25 March, the Foundation sponsored the famous cycle race passing through Fiorano Modenese, bringing the values of sport to our community.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP ALONGSIDE SASSUOLO HOSPITAL

The Foundation supports the project to enhance the cardiovascular diagnostic imaging service at Sassuolo Hospital.

SUPPORTING BANCO ALIMENTARE FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group concretely supports the Banco Alimentare Emilia Romagna.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOR CRI TALKS

Our Foundation supports the CRI Talks conference “Disagio Minorile: Pericolo Baby Gang?" inviting us to reflect on and prevent this phenomenon.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP RECEIVES A PRIZE AT THE CORPORATE HERITAGE AWARDS

The Foundation received a prestigious award in the “Narrazione Per Il Sociale” category for the ANFFAS project “Quarto Fuoco”.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP BRINGS ACTIVE HERO TO THE LOCAL SCHOOLS

Active Hero: the Foundation's new educational project for schools, focusing on well-being and respect for the local territory.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOR THE EVENT “NAVIGHIAMO SICURI NELLA RETE E…NELLA VITA”

Our Foundation supported the initiative ran by the municipality of Sassuolo aiming to raise awareness among young people about important current issues including bullying and cyberbullying.

MODENA HOSPITAL’S INNOVATIVE INTEGRATED THERAPY PROGRAMME FOR BLOOD CANCER PATIENTS

The integrated Programme of Advanced Cell Therapies and Care run by the University Hospital (AOU) in Modena, supported by Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group, has brought positive results for the care of blood cancer patients.

Sea Shepherd - Operation Siso

Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group supports Operation SISO, since it believes that a sustainable future goes hand in hand with protecting natural and environmental resources, also by preserving the marine ecosystem and by restoring legality and doing justice to the world’s oceans.

ECMO FOR HEART-FAILURE EXPLANTS

Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group with the Lodini Association for the donation of an ECMO machine to Santa Maria Nuova Hospital.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP WITH APICOLTURA URBANA FOR LOCAL WELL-BEING

The Foundation's commitment to a sustainable future continues with the adoption of bees in the “heart of the city”.

SEA SHEPHERD 2022 – OPERATION GHOSTNET

Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group continues to support the Sea Shepherd to achieve the common goals of environmental protection and sustainable development.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOR THE ANFFAS PROJECT “QUARTO FUOCO”

Our Foundation supports ANFFAS’ mission to promote interaction, enhancing the autonomy of persons with disabilities through the art of ceramic decoration.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP SUPPORTS THE ACTIONAID PROJECT YOUTH FOR LOVE 2

Again in 2022, our Foundation is supporting ActionAid to raise awareness and prevent the phenomenon of youth violence in four European countries.

FONDAZIONE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOR THE CARITAS “DALLE RADICI” PROJECT

A project tackling the issues of health, well-being and inclusion for single elderly people in our local area.

A GREEN AND CARING CHRISTMAS FOR THE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FAMILIES

Environmental protection and solidarity are the guiding values of the Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group activities, and also inspired the traditional Christmas party for the employees of the Group and their families, hosted in the showroom in Castellarano where they met the Associations, Charities and Non-Profit Organisations that the Foundation supports.

PIANETA SOSTENIBILITÀ: THE FIRST CYCLE OF WELFARE EVENTS 2022

The Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group programme devoted to improving corporate well-being continues.

THE NEW HYBRID OPERATING ROOM AT BAGGIOVARA HOSPITAL, SUPPORTING PATIENT CARE

The Hybrid Operating Room, a major health project with the participation of Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group, has improved the performance of health workers and medical equipment, with huge benefits for patient care. This has been demonstrated by an indepth Impact Assessment promoted by Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group together with the UNIMORE Department of Economics.

The Nature Conservancy

Through its American subsidiary StonePeak Ceramics, Iris Ceramica Group is supporting The Nature Conservancy. For over 60 years this non-profit organization has campaigned for global conservation of the land and water on which life on our planet depends.

THE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE SEA SHEPHERD AND OPERATION SISO

The commitment to support the Sea Shepherd in Operation SISO, which aims to protect the marine ecosystem and build a sustainable future, has been renewed.

ActionAid - We Go2

Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group is working alongside ActionAid to protect women’s rights and all human rights in the belief that education, knowledge and training are the key to fighting gender-based violence and social exclusion and to asserting rights, freedom and independence.

SUPPORTING THE VITTORIO LODINI ASSOCIATION FOR 4K VIDEO SURGERY

Fondazione Iris Ceramica Group reaffirms its commitment to the community and the healthcare sector, well aware of the vital and essential role of technology in improving the efficiency of facilities and medical activities.

FAIR VALUES - Non-Profit CBM Italia Christmas Boutique

CBM Italia’s FAIR VALUES CHRISTMAS EDITION has been a resounding success. The initiative promoted by the non-profit organization during Christmas festivities was supported by many companies including Iris Ceramica Group.

THE IRIS CERAMICA GROUP FOUNDATION DONATES THE #AROUNDTHETOP TOUR SAPIENSTONE TRUCK TO THE ITALIAN RED CROSS

The Iris Ceramica Group Foundation has launched a wonderful reconversion project, starring the SapienStone truck, the “travelling showroom” that has toured major cities in Italy and Europe for four years, bringing “Made in Italy” products to the world with the #AroundTheTop tour and the communication campaign “People are different and live different. Dress your kitchen”.

Save the Children

Defending and safeguarding children’s rights is a responsibility that needs to be taken in order to overcome inequalities and make sure the future is different.

L'Ora Del Noi - Don’t lose the thread

The Iris Ceramica Group Foundation collaborates with other local foundations to make this project possible despite the current health emergency and the resulting social distancing measures put in place, which have made it extremely

CARITAS DIOCESANA DI MODENA - DONNE E UOMINI DI SPERANZA

The Iris Ceramica Group Foundation supports the project “Donne e uomini di Speranza” (Women and men of Hope) of Caritas Diocesana of Modena, a solidarity network to support fragile families by listening to their needs.