Parma, 20 December 2024 – Parma Calcio and Gruppo Iovine are delighted to announce a new and significant partnership aimed at promoting the synergy between sports and business, with a particular focus on sustainability, safety and responsible growth. This collaboration is based on shared values and objectives, placing human beings and respect for the environment at the heart of the strategies being pursued.

The partnership between Parma Calcio and Gruppo Iovine, a leading company in corporate safety and sustainability consulting, is no coincidence. Sport, with its ability to engage and inspire, is a powerful tool for raising awareness on important social issues. Parma Calcio has chosen to take a leading role in this regard, using its platform to convey messages of responsibility while looking ahead to the future. The collaboration between Parma Calcio and Gruppo Iovine stems from in-depth discussions and is the result of months of dialogue, which allowed several areas of shared interest to be identified. This partnership is part of a strong commitment to the future and shared social responsibility. The common goal is to not only improve the team and the Club, but to also raise awareness among the public on key issues.

Through football, both partners aim to promote a culture of awareness and safety, with a particular focus on young people, all the while leveraging the unique ability of sport to inspire and engage.

Luca Iovine, founder of Gruppo Iovine, said: 'Joining forces with a Club like Parma Calcio is a great source of pride for us. We share their focus on social responsibility and the environment, values that have always guided our work. This partnership is not just a professional commitment, but a shared mission to leave a positive impact on the community. Contrary to what some might believe, football has an untapped potential in terms of cultural and managerial wealth, but few are aware of it and no one talks about it. Parma is an example of professionalism and good management, and the Club can be a trailblazer for a new way of looking at football. This represents an opportunity and a concrete commitment towards greater social awareness.'

The Chief Operating Officer of Parma Calcio, Stefano Perrone, added: 'Our partnership with Gruppo Iovine is part of a corporate growth journey that can only happen through cultural exchange. In fact, pooling and sharing different know-how allows for conscious, responsible and sustainable business development over time, which can only work if there are affinities in values and processes. With Gruppo Iovine, we immediately found these qualities, particularly when it comes to the issues relating to social and environmental responsibility. All the foundations are there for us to do some great work together. It will be a complex but stimulating journey with the goal of bringing tangible benefits to the entire Parma Calcio community.'

Gruppo Iovine is a company certified with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 and active nationwide in the fields of business consulting and training. Founded by the Iovine brothers, it has established itself as a key support for Italian SMEs in managing regulations, offering essential compliance services. With a team of qualified professionals, Gruppo Iovine stands out as a professional hub, providing integrated solutions to meet business needs.