Our goals reached in 2023 as a Società Benefit

“AT VANNI We Care” embodies VANNI's renewed vision as a Società Benefit, (an Italian corporate law typology comparable to a benefit corporation).

VANNI's decision to become a Società Benefit in 2021, the first of its kind in the Italian eyewear sector to embrace this new commitment, has entailed:

• Inclusion, in the corporate bylaws, of four objectives that outline the commitment to people, the planet, the local community, and the creation of shared wealth. This is a visible and public commitment, documented in an impact report available on the VANNI website.
• Preservation, support, and pursuit of production 100% Made in Italy, enhancing the Italian culture of the sector and reducing transportation of the products, thereby minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring transparency in every phase of manufacturing.
• Cultivation of engagement across the entire eyewear supply chain to encourage new perspectives and focus on reducing negative impacts: from our employees and production units to international distributors, opticians, and end consumers.

VANNI glasses are designed to last

No, we don't use recycled ocean plastic in our frames. However, our acetates and metals, and their production are designed to minimize scraps and waste. Equipment and mould production are reduced to only those necessary, through efficient planning of the production chain, and packaging is made from recyclable materials. Sustainability is integrated into the eyewear design process from the outset.

How much CO2 does a VANNI eyeglass produce?

Together with the University of Milano-Bicocca, we worked on our "Life Cycle Assessment," a report tracking the eyeglass production process from cradle to grave, measuring its CO2 emissions —the primary cause of climate change. This extensive and wide-ranging project has allowed us to discover new aspects of our methods of production and will guide our continuous improvement.

The revolution of cases: more compact, less emissions

We revamped our eyeglass cases, now made from compressed cardboard. The reduced volume of the design has enabled a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions related to their transportation and distribution.

Art brings beauty

We continue to invest in cultural projects related to the world of art, because beauty brings enrichment. We supported Artissima 2023 with the VANNI #artistiroom award and created the fourth Capsule collection of artist designed eyeglasses; we also promoted, in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts of Turin, a project and prize for young artists: ‘The Eyes and the Vision.'

Back to University

We cherish our connection with newer generations, and are always learning from them. We collaborated on various projects with students from the Polytechnic University of Turin and the Universities of Turin and Milan, as well as optical institutes in our region. Follow our newest projects on our blog.