Joining Eni, McKinsey & Company, and SAP Italia as members of the Alliance are: A2A, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Ferrovie dello Stato, Leonardo, Nexi, Poste Italiane, Saipem, Snam, and ATM.
Rome, 6 November 2025 – The "G∙row Conference 2025 - Evolving through Risk & Control Governance" was held today, where Eni presented G∙row, an Alliance between companies and institutions created with the aim of promoting the evolution and strengthening of control and risk management systems across the entire value chain. The initiative is developed with the strategic support of McKinsey & Company and the technological support of SAP Italia.
The event, held at Eni’s Gazometro in Rome, saw the participation of representatives from Banca d’Italia, CONSOB, OECD, Assonime, Nedcommunity, and SDA Bocconi School of Management, who discussed the challenges and opportunities related to Risk Governance. Also present were representatives from the founding partner companies: A2A, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Ferrovie dello Stato, Leonardo, Nexi, Poste Italiane, Saipem, Snam, and ATM.
These prominent national corporations, acting as first movers for the G·row Alliance, have committed to the project from its inception. They will play a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of Governance best practices, with a particular focus on the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.
As leaders in their respective industries, the participating companies are dedicated to sharing their know-how and expertise, thereby acting as knowledge catalysts for the wider ecosystem. Their involvement is key to disseminating the shared G∙row framework and ensuring its practical application is tailored to the specific needs of the Italian industrial sector. This structured approach will facilitate the transition of SMEs toward scalable control models, enabling them to better address global challenges such as cyber, supply chain, and reputational risks.
Gianfranco Cariola, Director of Internal Audit of Eni, commented: “G∙row has a twofold mission: first, to establish a robust network connecting large enterprises with smaller entities like SMEs, thereby creating an ecosystem that enhances both transparency and competitiveness. The second objective is to start a deep cultural shift in Risk & Control Governance, according to which ecosystemic approach supports the growth of the entire Italian Country System.”
The G·row initiative is realized through a digital platform, currently available exclusively to partner companies, who can extend access to their respective supply chains. The platform provides essential tools and resources for self-assessment, benchmarking against comparable entities, and initiating an organic, continuous improvement process for risk and control systems. The portal is scheduled to be progressively opened to new companies and supply chains in the coming months, significantly expanding the Alliance's reach and impact.
In addition, the official G∙row website is already live at https://www.g-row.io/. It serves as a central hub for the initiative’s core principles and content, offering continuous updates and valuable information for all companies interested in joining the Alliance.
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