Luiss renews its commitment to sustainability by rewarding the best Italian theses on the subject, thanks to the “10 Theses for Sustainability” initiative. Promoted in association with Fondazione Symbola and Unioncamere, with the support of Deloitte Climate & Sustainability, the initiative involved 2,062 students from 86 Italian universities, with female participants accounting for a significant 62% of the total. The project, sponsored by the Ministry of Universities and Research, awarded prizes to ten brilliant works, the result of an interdisciplinary approach aimed at building a more sustainable future.
One of the prize-winning research themes that stood out was that of Eugenio Parigi, who holds a master's degree in Economics and Finance from Luiss and who tackled a highly topical question: Do banks lend more to companies that pollute less? In his thesis, Parigi explores how environmental sustainability can influence funding choices, demonstrating the importance of sustainability in finance too. His thesis was judged to be one of the best papers at the awards ceremony.
An academic success and a signal for the future
The ten winners, selected from among 100 finalists by a Scientific Committee chaired by Professor Paola Severino, President of Luiss School of Law, and Professor Stefano Zamagni of the University of Bologna, come from top class institutions like Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, Milan Polytechnic and Ca' Foscari University in Venice. The variety of degree programmes underlines a commitment to shared sustainable innovation.
“Sustainability is our guiding star, an essential guide to steer technological development towards an inclusive and sustainable future. Luiss is at the heart of this challenge, thanks to programmes such as Strategic Management, which focuses on sustainability and the circular economy, and the chair in AI & Climate Change, which combines economic, legal and environmental sciences”, said Professor Paola Severino.
Ermete Realacci, President of Fondazione Symbola, praised the talent of the young participants, calling them “a precious collective intelligence to face tomorrow's challenges”. Andrea Prete, President of Unioncamere, also stressed that young people are a source of new ideas and creativity to lead Italy towards a sustainable future.
A project that values academic excellence and commitment to sustainability
This initiative represents recognition for academic excellence and an investment in Italy's sustainable future, confirming the central role of universities and young people in economic and environmental challenges.