Sustainability in Focus: Exploring Energy, Agriculture, and Circular Solutions with Nicola Tagliaferro

Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Nicola Tagliaferro an extraordinary individual, deeply committed to driving positive change in the world. As the head of Sustainability for EnelX and responsible for Worldwide Strategies, Circular Economy Portfolio acceleration, and Environmental Solution Development, Nicola's expertise lies at the intersection of energy, circularity and sustainability. Throughout his remarkable career, Nicola has dedicated himself to identifying and implementing groundbreaking solutions that foster environmental conservation and create a more sustainable future for all of us. With his extensive knowledge and passion for sustainability, Nicola has become a leading voice in the field, inspiring individuals, and organizations alike to take meaningful action. In today's episode, we dive deep into the profound impact that energy and agriculture have on our planet. Nicola sheds light on the interconnectedness of these two critical sectors and explores how their practices influence our environment, ecosystems, and climate. But it doesn't stop there. Nicola shares with us his wealth of knowledge and experience in developing innovative solutions that can steer us towards a more sustainable path. From cutting-edge technologies to circular economy strategies, his insights will leave you inspired and hopeful for a greener future.

About Nicola Tagliaferro

Nicola Tagliafierro Head of Sustainability for Enel X. In this role, he is responsible for Sustainability Worldwide Strategies, Circular Economy Portfolio Acceleration and Environmental Solution Development. He is the first Italian to be accepted, thanks to his strong commitment to Sustainability and Circular Economy innovative research, at the prestigious Aspen Institute USA within the First Movers Program. In 2000 he graduated in Economics and Business Management in Naples (Italy) with a master’s degree in Energy in 2003. He started his experience in London where he lived for 4 years working in corporate finance for American company Utility Corp United and energy forecasting for Mott McDonald Group. In 2004 he joined Eni Group where he oversaw different roles devoted to launching the power business (EniPower) to the Strategy and Panning for the entire Gas & Power global division. He joined Enel Group at the end of 2010 working in the Global Trading unit where he was in charge of Energy Trading with a focus on long-term renewable contracts. He is also the founder of an innovative start-up (Ecosost.it), winner of several acknowledgments (Wind Green Award, Timwithyouwedo and Lazio Innova best start-up) which aims to create a green product and services marketplace with a focus on sustainable communities and gamification mechanisms. Nicola is also the Author of the book Circular Economy Manager.

About EnelX

Enel X is the largest provider of demand response⁠⁠ worldwide and products and services aimed at energy transformation at home, city, and industrial levels. By applying solutions resulting from the digital transformation to the energy sector, Enel X is dedicated to the fields of electric public transport, smart homes, and smart cities, intelligent public lighting, integration of renewables, and energy efficiency for businesses and public administrations. Its offer includes services and products for the Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer, and Business-to-Government segments.