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CSR and Industry: a Sustainable Development Model

In today’s industrial context, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer just an ethical value, but a strategic lever for competitiveness and sustainability.
Manufacturing and technology companies are now called upon to combine economic growth, territorial protection, and collective well-being, making concrete contributions to the country’s sustainable development.

A significant example of this vision is represented by LATI Industria Termoplastici, which has joined the FAI – Italian Environmental Fund Corporate Golden Donor program, strengthening its commitment to enhancing environmental and cultural heritage.

LATI’s Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

Founded over 75 years ago and now led by the third family generation, LATI represents an Italian industrial company deeply rooted in the territory where it was born and grew.
Over the decades, the company has created shared value, ensuring employment, investing in innovation, and supporting the local community even during times of crisis, such as during 2020.

Becoming a FAI Corporate Golden Donor is a gesture that goes beyond philanthropy: it is a declaration of responsibility towards the community, a way to give back part of the generated wealth to the social and cultural fabric that has contributed to the company’s growth.

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Industrial Sector: Meaning and Application

Social responsibility in the industrial sector translates into concrete actions that combine ethics, sustainability, and governance.
The main areas of intervention include:

CSR Area Main Objectives Application Examples
Environmental Sustainability Reduction of impacts and natural resources Energy efficiency, recycling, circular economy
Territorial Development Enhancing local communities Partnerships with cultural and environmental organizations
Employee Well-being Safety, training, inclusion Corporate welfare, diversity policies
Ethics and Governance Corporate transparency and integrity Ethical codes and ESG certifications
Sustainable Innovation Designing green products and processes Eco-friendly materials and environmental R&D

In LATI’s case, these principles find expression in supporting Italian natural and cultural heritage, in line with the values promoted by FAI.

Partnership between Industry and Culture: LATI and FAI Together for the Territory

The Italian Environmental Fund (FAI) is a foundation that has been protecting and enhancing Italy’s historical, artistic, and landscape heritage for over 45 years.
Through the Corporate Golden Donor program, FAI involves companies most sensitive to cultural sustainability, offering them the opportunity to contribute directly to the preservation of collective heritage.

LATI, through its membership, reaffirms a cardinal principle of corporate social responsibility in the industrial sector:

“The company’s well-being is inextricably linked to the well-being of the country in which it operates.”

This vision reflects the pillars of Civil Economy, which LATI has integrated into its Charter of Values: balance between profit and common good, environmental protection, and cultural promotion.

CSR as a Strategic Value for Manufacturing Companies

Adopting corporate social responsibility policies allows industrial companies to achieve measurable benefits:

  • Enhanced reputation and credibility with customers and stakeholders;
  • Employee retention through inclusive and welfare policies;
  • Facilitated access to green financing and ESG grants;
  • Reduction of reputational and regulatory risk;
  • Alignment with European sustainability directives (CSRD and Taxonomy).

Companies embracing CSR not only contribute to social progress but also build a lasting competitive advantage, based on trust and responsible innovation.

Conclusion

Discover how to integrate corporate social responsibility in the industrial sector through public-private collaboration models and sustainable strategies.
Learn more at www.lati.com.

FAQ – Corporate Social Responsibility in the Industrial Sector

  1. What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
    It is the voluntary commitment of companies to manage their activities ethically and sustainably, considering environmental, social, and economic impacts.
  2. How is CSR applied in the industrial sector?
    Through sustainability projects, emissions reduction, territorial protection, corporate welfare, and partnerships with cultural and environmental organizations.
  3. Why is CSR important for manufacturing companies?
    Because it enables the creation of shared value, improves reputation, and ensures economic growth aligned with ESG objectives and green transition.