Initiatives

AGEOP Ricerca and the Purchase of Casa Gialla

Since 2020, Comecer has supported AGEOP Ricerca (Pediatric Hematology Oncology Parents Association) in the purchase of Casa Gialla (i.e., Yellow House), a specially designed facility for children undergoing treatment. The house offers spacious areas for creative and therapeutic activities, providing a comforting environment for young patients. After their stay in the hospital, children can transition to the AGEOP Houses, which serve as an extension of the hospital, allowing for discharge while enabling access to the Day Hospital system. This setup not only improves the child’s quality of life but also frees up space in the hospital ward, allowing other young patients to receive life-saving treatments.

Since 2015, Casa Gialla has supported 270 young cancer patients and their families. It has become a vital resource for the public health service, offering additional hospital beds and a safe space for patients’ post-discharge. Over the past two years, Comecer has continued its commitment through donations, product purchases, greeting card sales, and the organization of a lottery.

Partner of the Mechatronics Degree Program in Imola

Comecer is one of the first companies to support the launch of the Mechatronics degree program in Imola, in collaboration with Confindustria Emilia Area Centro. In the company’s vision, this program will increase demand for jobs in the engineering sector and help Imola and the Romagna region become strong competitors in the Packaging Valley. It also provides an opportunity to recruit new junior talent to grow within the company, for example, by offering internship opportunities in the production area.

Partnership with the Bologna Business School

Comecer maintains an ongoing partnership with the Bologna Business School, an esteemed international postgraduate institution known for its interdisciplinary courses and practical learning approach, in collaboration with leading Italian companies.

Selected from among the top companies in the Life Sciences sector, Comecer was chosen to collaborate with the Bologna Business School on a work project focused on developing a business process. This partnership highlights Comecer’s commitment to fostering innovation and sharing expertise with the next generation of professionals.

Career Days and Open Days

Comecer actively participated in a variety of events aimed at fostering career development and inclusion. These included the Technical G Day event organized by Gi Group, which brought together senior-year high school students; an online event focused on female inclusion in STEM careers, hosted by Cesop; two Career Days organized by the University of Bologna, and one at the Forlì campus.

The company also hosted 25 eighth-grade students from the Orsini Institute in Imola, who were exploring their higher education options. Additionally, Comecer organized Open Days, either at the company’s premises or at local schools, for graduates from the Bucci and Alberghetti technical institutes.

In collaboration with Lavoropiù, Comecer also organized an Electrical Design Course for graduates and diploma holders from the graphic/artistic fields of the Persolino Strocchi Institute in Faenza. The partnership also resulted in two Recruitment Days, aimed at placing candidates in the company’s production departments.

Municipality of Castel Bolognese Welfare and Mobility – Companies

In 2023, Comecer actively participated in meetings organized by the Municipality of Castel Bolognese to launch district-wide welfare and mobility services, alongside other local businesses. The goal is to develop a regional welfare project that enhances the quality of life for employees across the 15 participating companies. This initiative aims to provide services designed and implemented in close collaboration with the municipal administration, improving overall well-being for local workers.

Tackle Cancer Challenge

Since 2023, Comecer has supported the Tackle Cancer Challenge, a sports initiative organized by the Oncidium Foundation to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The company encouraged employee participation by assisting with registrations and promoting the event. Through a smartphone app, participants could log their physical activities, such as walking, running, cycling, or swimming, which were converted into running kilometers. These kilometers were added to the collective total of all participants in the challenge, with the goal of reaching 40,000 km, the equivalent of a trip around the world. The Comecer team contributed an impressive 4,506 km to this important cause.

SOS Donna APS & Trama di Terre

In celebration of both International Women’s Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Comecer has made a donation to two significant local associations – SOS Donna APS and Trama di Terre – reaffirming its commitment to supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact on the lives of women in the community.

SOS Donna is an anti-violence center in Faenza dedicated to supporting women facing hardship, particularly those with children. It provides essential services, including emergency shelter, food, medicine, clothing, and toys for children, ensuring women and their families have access to the basic resources they need to rebuild their lives.
Trama di Terre is an anti-violence center and cross-cultural association based in Imola since 1997. The organization brings together women from diverse cultural backgrounds, both native and migrant, with the aim of fostering solidarity, building meaningful connections, and empowering women through the promotion of self-determination, while actively combating discrimination and male violence in all its forms. Through its various initiatives, Trama di Terre creates a supportive space for women to connect, share experiences, and advocate for equality and justice.

Flood Relief Fundraiser

In May 2023, devastating floods struck the Emilia-Romagna region, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and land. From the very beginning, Comecer prioritized the safety of its employees and their families. In addition to providing the compensation owed to employees under their contracts, Comecer organized a GoFundMe fundraiser, raising €32,204, with €10,000 of that amount donated directly by the company. Furthermore, Comecer took immediate action to support employees by providing vehicles for the first few months of the crisis to 13 individuals who had lost their own vehicles in the flooding.

UNICEF Partnership. Comecer supports the UNICEF “Schools for Africa” Initiative

Our partnership with UNICEF is a significant aspect of our company’s social responsibility initiatives. UNICEF is a leading global force dedicated to ensuring the rights of every child are realized. It is the organization with the global authority to influence decision-makers and the network of grassroots partners needed to turn innovative ideas into reality. This unique position allows UNICEF to stand apart from other organizations, particularly those focused on children. UNICEF collaborates closely with multinational corporations, national companies, and small- to medium-sized businesses to identify, design, and implement partnerships that leverage the corporate sector’s strengths for the benefit of children worldwide.

As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we actively promote UNICEF’s initiatives and wholeheartedly support its values and actions around the globe.

One of the key initiatives we support is UNICEF’s “Schools for Africa” program. This initiative operates in some of the most disadvantaged countries across Africa, including Angola, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. UNICEF works in partnership with governments, local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders to create environments that will attract children to school, ensure they stay, and provide a safe and protective space for learning and play.

The UNICEF Schools for Africa International Fundraising Campaign is specifically focused on helping the most vulnerable children – orphans, those living in extreme poverty, and girls. The campaign emphasizes scalability and sustainability. Communities work alongside UNICEF to build local schools and take on the responsibility of maintaining and managing them. Additionally, UNICEF supports national agencies in institutionalizing and expanding the Schools for Africa framework, ensuring that successful models can be replicated across countries and have a lasting, widespread impact.

For more information visit the UNICEF Schools For Africa website »