VANNI Publishes Third Impact Report Covering 2024 Sustainability and Social Initiatives

VANNI, a benefit corporation since December 2021, outlined six concrete sustainability actions taken in the four months following its status change. The eyewear brand confirmed all glasses are entirely manufactured in Italian factories. It collected 120 client surveys to assess sector awareness of social and environmental issues. To minimize waste, VANNI repurposes acetate slab remnants into "VANNI Charms" pendants and earrings. Some frames utilize BIO+ acetate M49, described as biodegradable and 68% bio-based. Packaging now features recycled, unbleached cardboard secured with paper tape. Additionally, the company promotes local value through collaborations with Turinese cultural entities like Artissima and Camera - Centro italiano per la fotografia, alongside charitable projects such as Colori Vivi.

VANNI celebrated the one-year anniversary of its status as a benefit corporation (Società Benefit) in 2022. The company reported focusing on environmental impact, employee well-being, and regional cultural sponsorship, including expanding offices in Torino. VANNI announced that its first sustainability report will be distributed in April 2023. For 2023, the firm outlined resolutions to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment of eyewear production with Università Bicocca of Milan, develop a code of ethics, improve packaging sustainability, and invest in internal resources. These initiatives aim to measure environmental impact and support local communities, building on operations across more than 40 countries.

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.

VANNI released its second Impact Report, outlining 2023 projects aligned with its "Società Benefit" objectives established in 2022. The report highlights a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by Bicocca University of Milan and Liito on the V1632 eyewear model. This "cradle to gate" analysis measured CO2 emissions from raw material extraction through production to warehouse arrival. Results showed 2.35 kg of CO2 for the Italian-manufactured pair, significantly lower than the estimated 4.45 kg if produced in Asia, an 89% difference attributed largely to intercontinental transport impacts. VANNI states this model represents its broader acetate glasses production. The company positions these findings as a baseline for future sustainability improvements rather than a final goal.

Italian eyewear company VANNI received the 2024 Responsible Company award at the Silmo Gala on September 21. The prize recognized VANNI as the first Italian eyewear firm to become a "Società Benefit" in 2021, embedding common benefit goals into its statute alongside profit. Sustainability Manager Alessandra Girardi stated that responsible business means helping people see a better world. A recent Life Cycle Assessment of an acetate frame revealed carbon dioxide emissions of 2.35 kg per model, below sector averages, attributed to Italian raw materials and domestic manufacturing. Founder Giovanni Vitaloni expressed gratitude for the acknowledgment of years of concrete, behind-the-scenes commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Eyewear brand VANNI announced its 2024 achievements, highlighting a focus on sustainability and growth. The company launched 15 new original materials for glasses, which are manufactured entirely in Italian factories to support short supply chains. VANNI received the SILMO d'Or Prize as "Best Responsible Company" and became the first in the Italian eyewear industry to publish CO2 emission data from acetate production. Its presence expanded to independent optical practices in 50 countries. Additionally, the firm installed 23 photovoltaic panels at its headquarters, donated over 300 glasses to vulnerable groups through partnerships with Sermig, Bicocca University, and MEI projects, and engaged more than 100 students in optometry education initiatives.

Italian eyewear company VANNI, the first benefit corporation in its industry, published its third Impact Report detailing social and environmental achievements for 2024. The report outlines progress across four goals, including health, environment, workplace inclusion, and economic value. Key initiatives include launching a Retinal Index sunglasses collection with Fonda Società Benefit, receiving the 2024 Silmo CSR Prize in Paris, and achieving 70% energy independence at headquarters via photovoltaic panels. VANNI reported that 8% of eyewear is manufactured locally in Asti, women comprise 64% of employees with zero wage gap, and staff completed 250 hours of sustainability training. Additionally, the company trained 110 students on sustainable eyewear and supported six philanthropic projects in Italy and Brazil through frame donations.