Il Presidente di Confindustria Emanuele Orsini e il Consigliere Delegato e Ceo di Intesa Sanpaolo Carlo Messina hanno firmato il nuovo Accordo quadriennale per la crescita delle imprese italiane. Il programma congiunto mette a disposizione EUR 200 billion between now and 2028 to give new impetus to the national production system, seize the opportunities of instruments such as Transition 5.0 and I.A., thus complementing the resources already earmarked by the Bank for the realisation of the PNRR objectives.

The new agreement consolidates and renews the collaboration started in 2009 which, thanks to a volume of credits disbursed to the Italian production system amounting to 450 billion over 15 yearsIt has contributed to evolving the relationship between banks and businesses by accompanying the needs of SMEs and mature industries even in the most complex phases. This support has taken the form of numerous joint initiatives that, also thanks to the government guarantees activated in critical phases, have made it possible to support tens of thousands of companies with new credit, mainly SMEs, which are the backbone of the Made in Italy in the world. Today's agreement strengthens the actions already implemented to support the real economy, starting with investment in research and development and the enhancement of the supply chain system. The novelties concern:

- sustainable transformation processes in line with the Transition 5.0 Plan
- investments in new high-potential advanced production models with a focus on Aerospace, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences
- the acceleration of sustainable transition, circular economy and innovative high-tech processes
- plan for Sustainable Living, to foster mobility and talent attraction in Italian industry

The contents and strategic tools of the agreement will be outlined and presented to Confindustria members and Intesa Sanpaolo customers nationwide, with a series of local and sectoral meetings and initiatives involving their respective territorial structures.

'Today we renew our long-standing strategic cooperation with Confindustria, explained Carlo Messina, Managing Director and CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo. Over a period of 15 years, it has supported the Italian production system by disbursing EUR 450 billion and creating a relationship of trust based on the ability of companies to adapt and look to new perspectives. Along this path, our Group has been a key player in identifying, at every juncture, the ideal solutions for the growth of Italian companies, which have become so strong that they have established themselves as global leaders. What we are presenting today is Intesa Sanpaolo's PNRR for businesses: we are making available an additional EUR 200 billion to 2028 to accompany the country's entrepreneurial fabric in achieving growth and competitiveness objectives, investing in the future and the challenges that lie ahead, with a virtuous and constructive relationship model".

"This agreement is an essential tool to support our medium- to long-term industrial policy vision - stated the President of Confindustria, Emanuele Orsini. "With Intesa Sanpaolo we have accompanied the evolution of our companies in the changing scenario of the past years through innovative solutions. Today we are looking to a horizon in which companies will be engaged in multiple transitions for which they will have to make enormous efforts. The ongoing productivity crisis makes it necessary to focus on boosting investments. For this, the simplification of Transition 5.0 and the timely implementation of the NRP is crucial. Through this agreement we want to promote a participatory and inclusive working method involving all economic actors. 2025 will be a crucial year for our economy and we must work together on a number of key chapters: the strengthening of strategic supply chains; the reduction of energy prices and the diversification of energy sources; the revision of the green deal with the principle of technological neutrality at heart to prevent it from resulting in the desertification of European industry; and attention to welfare and social equity, to be pursued also through the Plan for Sustainable Housing proposed by Confindustria".

FOCUS - THE ACTIONS UNDER THE AGREEMENT FOR BUSINESS GROWTH:

- Supporting transformational processes in coherence with the Plan Transition 5.0 and the actions foreseen by the REPowerEU, in a logic of digital and energy innovation of companies
- Accelerating Sustainable Transition and the Circular Economy towards an optimal energy balance between sustainable energy sources
- Investment in strategic supply chains and new advanced production models with high development potential: Aerospace, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences
- Investing and accelerating impact in research and innovation fostering the emergence and development of Start-ups and high-tech SMEs also through dedicated financial solutions and services
- Supporting the strengthening of capital and financial structure of companies, with innovative solutions for diversifying financial sources and rebalancing debt levels
- Promoting solutions for thesustainable living for workers in a logic of urban regeneration
- Business growth in Southern Italy through the enhancement of ZES Unica Mezzogiorno and encouraging entrepreneurial development programmes
- Establishment of a national steering committee and territorial groups between banks and enterpriseswith the involvement of the Intesa Sanpaolo Regional Offices and the Territorial and Sectoral Associations of the Confindustria system

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