Fondazione Cogeme Onlus

Fondazione Cogeme Onlus (now operating as Fondazione Cogeme ETS) is an Italian third-sector foundation created in 2002 by Cogeme S.p.A., the multi-utility company serving a group of municipalities in the Province of Brescia. Based in Rovato, in the heart of Franciacorta, the foundation was set up for social solidarity purposes in favour of its reference territories, particularly Franciacorta and the western plain of the Province of Brescia. Over more than two decades of activity it has developed numerous projects in the environmental, social, educational and cultural fields, guided by the principles of sustainable development and, more recently, by a circular-economy orientation. The foundation promotes quality of life in all its forms, favouring widespread projects on the territory in synergy with local communities, the associative world, businesses and institutions. Its declared areas of competence include environment, social issues, training, culture, circular economy and communication. Among its recurring initiatives are the "Energia in Franciacorta" project, circular-economy activities and the awarding of degree thesis prizes, such as the "Dario Ciapetti" prize organised with the Associazione Comuni Virtuosi. It also participates in the Festival Carta della Terra, with events on soil, education and volunteering. Governance is appointed by the board of Cogeme S.p.A. In May 2023 the parent company's board named the foundation's social bodies: Gabriele Archetti as President, Bartolomeo (Mino) Facchetti as Vice President, and a board of councillors including Elvio Bertoletti, Laura Del Bono, Osvaldo Bosetti, Silvia Luscia, Giulia Vertua, Stefano Angelo Belotti, Davide Bellini and Sara Manenti. Michele Scalvenzi serves as Secretary and head of external relations. The operational structure also includes Mario Medeghini, responsible for environment, territory and education, and Leonardo Palmese in the administrative and accounting area. Council and secretary terms last five years; the legal auditor, Mauro Giorgio Vivenzi, was appointed in July 2024 for three financial years. All council and presidential roles are unpaid. The foundation is transparent about its activity, publishing its statute, annual financial statements, mission reports, impact assessments and contract regulations on its website. It is registered as an Ente del Terzo Settore (ETS) and benefits from the Italian 5x1000 tax donation mechanism, with tax code 91013580179. Its work is closely tied to the Cogeme group's public-service heritage and to the local communities of the Brescia area.

Fondazione Cogeme Onlus was established in 2002 by Cogeme S.p.A., a multi-utility company owned by a group of municipalities in the Province of Brescia. The foundation was created as a third-sector entity for social solidarity purposes, with a specific focus on the territories served by the parent company: Franciacorta and the western plain of the Province of Brescia. Its headquarters are in Rovato, a town in the Franciacorta area. In its first two decades of operation, the foundation developed numerous projects in the environmental, social, educational and cultural fields, following the principles of sustainable development. Over time, its approach evolved towards a stronger orientation on the circular economy, reflecting broader Italian and European policy trends. The foundation describes its mission as promoting quality of life in all its forms, supporting widespread projects in synergy with local communities, the associative world, businesses and institutions. Among its recurring activities are the "Energia in Franciacorta" project, circular-economy initiatives, and degree thesis prizes. It collaborates with the Associazione Comuni Virtuosi on the "Dario Ciapetti" prize, named after the historic mayor of Berlingo, and participates in the Festival Carta della Terra with events on soil, education and volunteering. It also publishes impact assessment reports, including a 2025 report titled "Il 'valore' di Fondazione Cogeme ets". Governance is appointed by the board of Cogeme S.p.A. On 29 May 2023, the parent company's board named the foundation's social bodies for a five-year term. Gabriele Archetti was appointed President, with Bartolomeo (Mino) Facchetti as Vice President. The board of directors includes Elvio Bertoletti, Laura Del Bono, Osvaldo Bosetti, Silvia Luscia, Giulia Vertua, Stefano Angelo Belotti, Davide Bellini and Sara Manenti. Michele Scalvenzi serves as Secretary. Mauro Giorgio Vivenzi was appointed legal auditor on 19 July 2024 for three financial years. All council and presidential roles are unpaid. The foundation operates as an Ente del Terzo Settore (ETS), the Italian legal category for third-sector organisations, and is registered with tax code 91013580179. It benefits from the 5x1000 tax donation mechanism. Its website publishes statutory documents, annual financial statements, mission reports, impact assessments and contract regulations, reflecting a commitment to transparency. The foundation remains closely tied to the Cogeme group and to the local communities of the Brescia area.

• 2026

  Recruitment notice for a Sustainability Specialist (selection closed 24/02/2026); 2026 edition of the "Dario Ciapetti" degree thesis prize announced; Festival Carta della Terra events on soil, education and volunteering.

• 2025

  Financial statement for 2025 published; impact assessment report "Il 'valore' di Fondazione Cogeme ets" published in March 2025.

• 2024

  Financial statement for 2024 published; Mauro Giorgio Vivenzi appointed legal auditor on 19 July 2024 for three financial years.

• 2023

  On 29 May 2023, Cogeme S.p.A. appoints the foundation's social bodies for a five-year term; financial statement for 2023 published.

• 2022

  Mission report for 2022 published; contract regulation updated on 27/06/2022.

• 2021

  Mission report for 2021 published.

• 2020

  Mission report for 2020 published.

• 2019

  Mission report for 2019 published.

• 2018

  Mission report for 2018 published.

• 2017

  Social report for 2017 published; recruitment notice for a project development officer for innovation, smart cities and circular economy (selection closed 18/12/2017).

• 2016

  Social report for 2016 published.

• 2015

  Social report for 2015 published.

• 2002

  Fondazione Cogeme Onlus is established by Cogeme S.p.A. as a third-sector entity for social solidarity in Franciacorta and the western Brescia plain.

A local third-sector foundation linked to the Cogeme multi-utility, promoting sustainable development, circular economy and quality of life in Franciacorta and the western Brescia plain through partnerships with communities, associations, businesses and institutions.

• Energia in Franciacorta

  A flagship project on energy and circular economy in the Franciacorta area.

• Premio tesi di laurea "Dario Ciapetti"

  A degree thesis prize organised with the Associazione Comuni Virtuosi, named after the historic mayor of Berlingo.

• Festival Carta della Terra

  A festival with events on soil, education and volunteering, including presentations of books and artistic projects.

• Circular economy projects

  Projects promoting circular economy principles in the foundation's reference territories.

• Impact assessment report

  Report titled "Il 'valore' di Fondazione Cogeme ets", published in March 2025.

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