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◉ SUSTAINABILITY FOR SPORT

Turn sustainability into the competitive advantage for your sports organization.

We help clubs, federations, leagues and sports facilities turn market demands and ESG obligations into a business lever, generating greater trust and value for sponsors, with proprietary methodology, certified technology and training, all from a single partner.

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ESG come leva di crescita
ESG as a driver of growth
100+
clients on the ESGeo platform
30 years
of international ESG experience

ALONGSIDE
Lega Serie A    •    Serie A clubs    •    The major facilities of Valle d'Aosta

◉ SCENARIO

Sustainability in sport, if merely endured, becomes a "commodity".

European regulations (CSRD, Taxonomy, EmpCo, PPWR, EUDR, etc.) and the sustainability requirements European clubs must meet to obtain the UEFA license are demanding ever more commitment and complexity for proper governance of ESG issues. When these obligations are turned into strategic factors for competitiveness, differentiation and ROI growth, what was once a burdensome, endured activity becomes an opportunity to change the organization and engage stakeholders more effectively – sponsors and partners above all. Being aware is no longer enough: these ESG constraints must be turned into a business strategy and brand identity in order to stand out.

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REGULATION

An evolving regulatory framework

ESG reporting is becoming a requirement for a growing number of sports organizations and their sponsors.

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COMMERCIAL

Sponsors who select their partners

Investors are increasingly looking for organizations aligned with their own values, including sustainability: a credible ESG strategy opens the door to greater commercial opportunities.

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REPUTATION

Reputation and brand value

Communicating sustainability transparently, objectively and on a data-driven basis protects against reputational risks and strengthens trust with all stakeholders - fans and commercial partners above all.

THE TIME IS NOW

Those who act proactively gain a real competitive advantage. Those who start late or reactively end up chasing it at double the cost.

◉ SOLUTION

We don’t make up anything, and we don’t sell empty talk. We enhance what you already do, making it strategic and even more effective.

RISE always starts by understanding your organization. It maps what already exists – youth engagement initiatives, sports facility management, waste reduction projects, governance issues – and turns it into strategy, operations and effective communication, backed by real, traceable data ready to be shared with your stakeholders, starting with sponsors and fans.

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◉ SCENARIO

One single partner, three integrated business levers.

ESG CONSULTING

Proprietary methodology


Systemic, tailor-made approach.

Adapted to the uniqueness of each sports organization: from processes to governance to communication. From the club, to the league, to the sports federation.

TECHNOLOGY

ESGeo Platform


Validated and certified data, ready for stakeholders.

A GRI-ESRS-SASB-VSME certified ESG SaaS platform, used by leading Serie A League clubs and by more than 100 clients across multiple sectors. Operational, simple and effective, right from the start.

TRAINING

ESG Academy


Skills that stay in-house.

Management pathways and ESG master's programs for sports organizations and professionals.

Three different providers require effort and organization to coordinate strategy, data and training. RISE brings them together into a single, coherent path: fewer redundancies, more speed and effectiveness, and one point of contact who speaks your language.

METHOD

A four-phase method.
Replicable, measurable, made just for you.

Our method always includes extensive relationship-building activities: meetings with the working group, internal training, definition of goals and KPIs, development of the ESG data and reporting platform, and more.

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RETHINK THE PRESENT

Let's understand together where you stand.

We start with an analysis of current processes, continue with an "ad hoc" industry and peer benchmark, move on to selecting the most suitable standard (GRI, ESRS, VSME), and conclude by identifying the ESG issues most relevant to the organization.

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IMAGINE THE FUTURE

We define where you want to get to.

Starting from the relevant issues, we work together to define the ESG Improvement Plan, which will be operational and consistent with company strategy, with precise, time-bound actions to generate real, transparent and forward-looking change for stakeholders.

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SUSTAIN IT

We put it into practice.

From defining the Plan, we move to its implementation, carrying out the highest-priority actions and involving key stakeholders where relevant. These activities can also be supported by ESGeo's digital ESG SaaS platform, enabling progress to be measured over time.

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EVOLVE RESPONSIBLY

You turn it into a permanent asset.

This creates an "ESG system" no longer based on individual initiatives but organic and integrated into the company’s business model. This approach allows the system to evolve according to the strategy and ESG plan thus defined, going beyond a single season and communicating annually to stakeholders the structure, data, progress achieved and future goals.


WHAT YOU CAN ACTIVATE WITH US

  Process analysis and industry ESG benchmarking
  ESG materiality assessment
  ESG Action Plan
  ESG Strategy and policies
  Digital ESG data platform
  Sustainability report
  ESG Training
  Stakeholder Engagement
  Sustainable sporting events

◉ WHO WE TALK TO

We talk to decision-makers.

Our contact isn't only the sustainability manager - it's also whoever leads the overall strategy and operations.

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Chief Executive Officer

Who decides where to invest and what to focus on.

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General Manager

Who leads strategy, activities and is accountable for results.

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Revenue/Sponsorship Manager

Who builds commercial value and relationships with sponsors.

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Chief Marketing Officer
CMO

Who protects and grows the brand's reputation.

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Chief Communication Officer
CCO

Who communicates and engages with stakeholders.

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Chief Sustainability Officer
CSO

Who deals with ESG issues every day.


CROSS-CUTTING, NOT JUST FOOTBALL

  Football
  Skiing and winter sports
  Volleyball
  Basketball
  Rugby
  National clubs, leagues and federations

◉ RESULTS

Our results speak before we do.

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100+

clients on the ESGeo platform

30 years

of national and international ESG experience

UEFA · Lega Serie A · SFS

Present at the tables that matter

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FREE RESOURCE

Download our ESG guide for sport.

A practical document for anyone leading a sports organization: what changes with CSRD, the Taxonomy, EmpCo and UEFA Club Licensing; how sponsors are selecting partners based on sustainability criteria; and where to start in order to turn obligations into a competitive advantage.

  •   The regulatory framework explained clearly.
  •   Why sustainability matters to your sponsors.
  •   The first concrete steps for your organization.
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STANDARDS AND PARTNERS

GRI
ESRS
VSME
SASB
UEFA Club Licensing
AWorld
WiWell
OnSports
Polimi

◉ TEAM

The people behind RISE.

Institutional, financial and technical experience at the service of sport.

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Fabrizio Fiocchi

Founder

25+ years in Asset Management and Investment Banking, former Board Member and Executive Director of Eurizon (Intesa Sanpaolo Group), founder and CEO of ESGeo. He also advises sports organizations on sustainable strategies and business models.

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Stefano Maneri

Managing Director

28+ years in ESG consulting and impact assessment. Senior consulting roles at ERM, Jacobs and Ramboll; Head of ESG assessments at Cassa Depositi e Prestiti; Head of sector-specific ESRS at EFRAG; Senior Advisor to UEFA.

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LET'S GET STARTED

Sustainability is no longer just an ethical choice.
It's a business choice.

Let's talk for 30 minutes. We'll show you where you stand today and what you stand to gain by starting with us now!

  •   A clear snapshot of where you are today on ESG.
  •   Concrete ESG actions for your organization.
  •   No commitment: 30 minutes, online.
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SUSTAINABILITY FOR SPORT

An independent strategic ESG consulting boutique for the world of sport.

RISE S.r.l.

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20154 Milano – Italia

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