GARDALANDTHE RENOWNED ITALIAN AMUSEMENT PARK ON THE SHORES OF LAKE GARDA, HAS RECENTLY ACHIEVED A NOTABLE SI RATING, CONFIRMING ITS POSITION AS A LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY. THIS RECOGNITION, AWARDED BY ARB, ONE OF THE MAIN ITALIAN AUTHORITIES IN THE MATTER OF SUSTAINABILITY, UNDERLINES THE PARK’S EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS IN IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IMPACT
Gardaland: a brief introduction
Opened in 1975, Gardaland it is an Italian icon in the amusement park sector, attracting millions of visitors every year. In 2022, it recorded approximately 3 million visits. A result that demonstrated significant growth compared to the pre-Covid period, consolidating its position as the sixth most visited amusement park in Europe.
Gardaland has set new standards in the amusement park sector with the its extraordinary SI Rating and its tangible commitment to sustainability. Visitors can expect an even more eco-friendly and wellness-focused experience as the park continues to lead the way towards a more sustainable and conscious future.
International recognition for Gardaland
Gardaland has obtained the prestigious SI Rating, reaching an impressive 52% aggregate score in the ESG topics examined. This makes Gardaland the first amusement park internationally to achieve this resultcertifying its commitment to global sustainability.
Excellent performance in several areas
The amusement park proved it excellence in several key areas. With a remarkable 81%, the biodiversity at Gardaland it is a priority, while air quality and waste management obtained 70% and 67% respectively. In 2023, the park has even obtained certification Zero wastevalorising 93.24% of the waste produced through advanced management practices and circular economy.
Innovations in Human Resources
A change in approach aimed at workers led to a remarkable 67% performance in human resources. Gardaland has adopted new practices aimed at employee well-being, recording a positive result that promises further improvements in the future. The park is preparing for the creation of the Sustainability Report in 2025consolidating its long-term commitment to the goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030.
Key Statements
There’s Rosa Balzanpresident of ARB, praised Gardaland’s constant commitment to sustainability values, considering it a reference model in Italy and beyond. Alberto Giacomelloresponsible for Environment, Sustainability and Landscape at Gardaland, underlined the importance of constantly measuring and improving ESG performance.
