Verallia Italia, a leading company in glass production, collaborated with WildSteps for a nature-based team-building event. Discover how this initiative increased the team’s awareness of biodiversity and social engagement.
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Corporate team-building activity: Forest Pirates
Forest Pirates is like a treasure hunt — and in this case, the treasure is looking around and discovering the beauty of the local area. In fact, only by looking with curious eyes can we get to know and protect nature.
The main goal of Verallia’s team-building experience was to preserve the natural beauty of the place while raising awareness of the species encountered and their importance for local biodiversity.
Forest Pirates: an activity to engage and learn
This activity took place at Pian delle Pietre, an area rich in biodiversity within the Province of Savona’s system of areas of environmental and natural interest. What does Forest Pirates involve?
- WildSteps terrestrial biologist Federico Biguzzi guided participants through a scientific briefing, highlighting the importance of local biodiversity
- Divided into 5 teams, participants took part in an exciting “biodiversity hunt”
- A specific focus is chosen for each activity; in this case, pollinator species, which are becoming increasingly rare in the area
- After the exploration, the teams came together for a scientific debriefing
- At the end of the experience, participants shared the knowledge they had gained during the activity, along with their reflections
The social and environmental impact of Verallia’s team building
The results of the post-event feedback were outstanding. 78% of participants reported a significant increase in their environmental responsibility, while 84% felt they had gained tangible tools to help protect nature.
In addition, spending time in nature has several benefits for people’s mental health. After the activity, 95% of participants felt less stressed.
These results highlight the transformative power of team-building experiences in nature. Through direct experience, it is possible to encourage behavioral change and inspire concrete climate action.
Vision and corporate sustainability culture
Andrea Lodigiani, CFO of Verallia Italia, emphasized the importance of focusing on environmental issues through moments of connection and training. After the experience, he shared:
“For Verallia, it is essential to focus on these topics through moments of connection and training, and then share them within the company to create awareness among our people.”
Andrea Lodigiani, CFO of Verallia Italia
This collaboration highlights how meaningful results can be achieved through teamwork, making a significant contribution to improving the environment we live in.
Verallia Italia is one of the leading players in the production of glass containers for the food and beverage industry. The activity was supported by zeroCO2, a certified B Corp committed to developing innovative nature-based solutions to mitigate the climate crisis.
Engage your company team in sustainable team building
This initiative not only strengthened the bond between the people on Verallia’s team, but also showed how team building in nature can be an effective lever for promoting environmental awareness.
The positive impact of this experience will resonate for a long time, inspiring concrete actions to protect our environment. Do you feel inspired too?