Why becoming a Benefit Corporation was a choice for the future for Upskill 4.0
Being a Benefit Corporation means going beyond the traditional boundary between business and social responsibility, choosing to generate economic value and, at the same time, a positive impact on society and the environment.
This business model—recognized in Italy by Law 208/2015—represents a concrete evolution in doing business, in which growth is measured not only in terms of profit, but also in terms of contribution to the common good.
The latest research confirms this: Benefit Corporations not only grow more (+26% turnover compared to non-benefit companies), but also hire more and place greater value on diversity and young talent in their teams. This demonstrates that sustainability, inclusion, and competitiveness can coexist in a virtuous circle.
At Upskill 4.0, we chose to become a Benefit Corporation in 2020 because our mission—building bridges between businesses, young people, and local communities through innovation projects—is based on this very vision: combining economic development and social impact. Our business generates value not only for our customers, but also for the communities and educational systems we work with. Being a Benefit Corporation allows us to translate this identity into a formal commitment, making our actions measurable and transparent. It means operating in a responsible, sustainable, and participatory manner, valuing skilled labor, promoting technical training, and activating collaborative networks between institutions, foundations, and businesses.
For us, choosing to be a Benefit Corporation is not a statement of intent, but the natural evolution of our way of doing business: a model that focuses on people, knowledge, and collaboration as levers for true innovation. Because we firmly believe that the future of business will belong to those who know how to create shared value.