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Brewing workplace Inclusion: Lavazza Group’s EDGE Certification Journey with EDGE Strategy and SGS

Brewing workplace Inclusion: Lavazza Group’s EDGE Certification Journey with EDGE Strategy and SGS

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Monday, July 7

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Discover Lavazza Group’s journey to EDGE Certification, the leading global assessment methodology and certification standard for workplace diversity, fairness, and inclusion.

In partnership with EDGE Strategy and SGS, Lavazza Group will share key insights from its certification process, highlighting how EDGE Certification aligns with and strengthens its broader diversity and inclusion strategy. Learn why EDGE is a powerful framework for international companies seeking to drive measurable change, and how it complements local workplace fairness policies and practices.

This session will spotlight Lavazza Group’s initial certification in Italy and its strategic expansion to other global locations — offering a compelling look at how multinational organizations can scale their commitment to diversity, fairness, and inclusion.

Speakers

Simona Scarpaleggia

Simona Scarpaleggia

Board Member at EDGE Strategy

Board Member at EDGE Strategy and Brainforest, and Supervisory Board Member at Hornbach. Author of "The Other Half: Promoting Women for a Strong Economy".

Nicolò Cristoni

Nicolò Cristoni

ESG Manager at SGS Italia SPA

Sustainability professional with over 12 years of experience in supporting businesses through their ESG journeys. Product manager for the EDGE Program within the SGS Group.

Lucia Pellino

Lucia Pellino

Group D&I and W&W Director at Lavazza Group

Strategic HR business partner with a strong passion for cultivating thriving, respectful, and engaging workplace cultures. Over the course of her career, Lucia has honed expertise in human resource management, talent development, and organizational excellence. Lucia's approach blends strategic insight with a deep understanding of human dynamics, allowing her to align HR initiatives seamlessly with broader business objectives.

Mariasilvia Scippa

Mariasilvia Scippa

Diversity and Inclusion at Lavazza Group

Mariasilvia Scippa has extensive experience in human resources and organizational development, currently serving in a Diversity and Inclusion role at Lavazza Group since September 2022. Mariasilvia holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master's Degree in Law from Luiss Guido Carli University, a Master's Degree in HRBP Acceleration from Scuderia Formazione di FiordiRisorse, and an International Baccalaureate Diplom from St. George's British International School of Rome.

JUL

7

Monday, July 7

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Register