Italy's SDGs and Blue Chips: a growing path to sustainability
Blue chips in the Stock Exchange denote companies with high market capitalization. The origins of the name come from gambling; in fact, in poker, the blue chip is the chip that is given the highest value.
In the field of sustainability, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a compass for companies aiming at a more sustainable future. But how are Italian blue chips positioned in this scenario? Lattanzio KIBS Observatory conducted an in-depth research to answer to this question.
Blue chips and sustainability
According to data collected by the Observatory, Italian Blue Chips show a growing commitment to sustainability. 85% of Blue Chips are included in at least one ethical index, a remarkable achievement that underscores the growing importance of sustainability on the SMEs front.
Italian Blue Chips tend to focus on topics such as economic growth, innovation, infrastructure and responsible consumption. This commitment is also highlighted by the presence of these companies in ethical indexes such as the ECPI Euro ESG Equity and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
The top ten most sustainable Blue Chips
The SDGs Observatory's analysis has resulted in a top ten Italian Blue Chips most committed to sustainability. Among them, four belong to the consumer goods sector, three to the Gas & Oil sector, two to the financial sector and one to industry.
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