In 2015, restoration began on the space, with the emergence of a clear commitment to social causes. Elisabetta Carullo, General Manager of the Spazio Reale Group and CEO of Spazio Reale Eventi srl, elaborates, “Choosing to organize an event in our spaces also means supporting social and inclusivity projects for the most disadvantaged sectors of the population. In addition to the commercial soul of a large conference centre, Spazio Reale also has a strong social mission; in fact, it was created to deal with the needs of the territory”. Most recently, projects have included the hosting of 60 people fleeing from war-torn Ukraine (March 2022) and aid due to the floods in November 2023, with over 100 people offered hospitality for 15 days, and over 500 volunteers making the space their operational and logistical base. Spaces were freely given to the Onesight Luxottica Foundation for the Days of Sight in March this year, during which approximately 340 free eye exams were given to those in difficulty.
Sustainability is another core mission of Spazio Reale, who are soon to become part of Federcongressi’s FOOD FOR GOOD project to reduce food waste during large events as much as possible. During the last event held onsite, sur- plus food was sent to the Caritas charity in Florence. It is also a fully accessible structure for those with mobility difficulties, having received the D-4001 certification, with active projects for young people with disabilities. A training agency in the company offers courses recognized by the Regione Toscana (the Tuscan Regional Council), managing the quality certifications achieved by the Spazio Reale Group. The group is currently completing the process for certification on gender equality in the workplace, as well as pursuing the SA 8000 social certification.
