VANNI Reports 2023 Progress as Italy's First Eyewear Società Benefit

Italian eyewear brand VANNI, which became the sector's first Società Benefit in 2021, detailed its 2023 sustainability and community initiatives. The company emphasized a commitment to 100% Made in Italy production to minimize transportation emissions and ensure manufacturing transparency. Key achievements included a Life Cycle Assessment conducted with the University of Milano-Bicocca to track CO2 emissions from cradle to grave. VANNI redesigned eyeglass cases using compressed cardboard, reducing transportation-related CO2 emissions by 50%. The frames utilize acetates and metals designed to minimize waste rather than recycled ocean plastic. Additionally, VANNI supported cultural projects like Artissima 2023 and collaborated with students from Polytechnic University of Turin and other institutions to foster engagement across the supply chain.