Introducing A3i: Amapola and 3iEE join forces to turn ESG challenges into sustainable growth

A business alliance created to guide companies through practical, integrated sustainability strategies.

Today, sustainability means navigating an increasingly dense web of regulations, societal expectations, climate targets and market pressures. That’s why, together with our partners at 3i Efficientamento Energetico, we’ve launched A3i – an enterprise network that brings together strategic, technical and communication expertise to support companies along customised, end-to-end ESG journeys.

Sustainability as a strategic driver

A3i was born out of a shared belief: sustainability isn’t a tick-box exercise – it’s a catalyst for growth and innovation. To be truly effective, every ESG strategy must be tailored, multidisciplinary and results-driven. Our approach combines technical analysis with long-term vision and a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and dialogue.

But it’s not just a shared vision that brings us together – we also share a set of business values. Both Amapola and 3iEE are Benefit Corporations, committed to generating positive value for people, organisations and the wider world.

The A3i team includes 70 professionals with over 15 years’ experience in sustainability and 40 in engineering. Every year, we work with more than 200 clients, offering a service that blends deep technical expertise with strategic planning.

Our areas of expertise

3iEE brings a wealth of engineering know-how, with a particular focus on energy and the environment. Amapola contributes strategic consultancy and communication, backed by more than 15 years of hands-on sustainability work.

Together, we offer a powerful platform of complementary skills – capable of translating ESG challenges into measurable actions and tangible results.

A3i works with companies across all sectors, offering integrated solutions such as:

• ESG assessments and sustainability reporting

• Energy efficiency and emissions reduction

• Management systems and regulatory compliance

• ESG-aligned funding support

• Training and stakeholder engagement

A modular, practical approach – designed for companies looking to turn ESG into real value and competitive advantage.

Voices from the team

“Businesses are facing a web of complex issues – from regulations to governance strategies, and the management of environmental and social impacts,” explains Giulia Devani, President of A3i and Head of Reporting at Amapola. “With A3i, we want to help them make sense of it all, building practical roadmaps that reflect their reality.”

For Gianluca Gualco, Board Member of A3i and Partner at 3iEE, the value lies in synergy: “We can combine our technical capabilities with Amapola’s strategic insight to deliver solutions that work – and that generate lasting value, both economically and in terms of long-term sustainability.”

A project with national ambition

A3i may have strong roots in Northwest Italy, but its outlook is national. Our aim is to build a widespread presence across the country – supporting companies wherever they are on their ESG journey.

Sustainability isn’t something to outsource – it’s a transformation to embrace. A3i was created to make that transformation possible.

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