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CH. 5 | RATTI, THE REGIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES
Local connections but strong internationalisation of competences, because it is only through encountering, relating to and exchanging cultures and knowledge that a product can be obtained which can satisfy the tastes of the principal fashion houses of the world
Ratti, the regions and the communities
The overarching lesson from our founder Antonio Ratti is that the love of beauty and a pas- sion for creativity are a common denominator that can unite, with shared meaning, the per- sonal and the professional life.
The Ratti Group favours a sustainable approach which respects people, the environment and resources. This is a fundamental pre-requisite which can give rise to a series of responsible events and activities that involve the community and the region.
5.1 Shared values for shared growth
Ratti and the local community
Enhancing the region in which the company operates is a commitment across the board. Not just through partnerships and timely initiatives, but also through working constantly on the organisation, the logistics, and the daily operations that seek to grow the local organisation and optimise its use of resources.
Local connections but strong internationalisation, however, of competences, because it is only through encountering, relating to and exchanging cultures and expertise that a product can be obtained which can satisfies the tastes of the principal fashion houses of the world. During 2017, in fact, the organisation hired people from Cameroon, Turkey and Iran.
5.2 Believing in young people, investing in talent
Schools, universities and training
Ratti invests in young people, seeking new talent and enhancing these employees’ growth through continuous internal and external training courses.
Ratti works with the best schools, universities and institutes of fashion and design, both in the local area and internationally, including the Costume Academy, IED (European Institute of Design), IUAV University of Venice, the Silk Factory of Como, through training courses, internships, bursaries, and competitions for the best projects.
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Ratti receives an award for social responsibility
This is a recognition of companies in the region that are committed to respecting people and resources
This is the meaning behind the 2017 Lombardy Good Practice Award for Social Responsibility, organised by the Lombardy Regional Administration and Unioncamere Lombardy, the regional association of the Chamber of Commerce. The award ceremony for the companies which had passed the preliminary phase was held at the o ces of the Regional Administration in Milan on 29 November 2017. There were 105 “Responsible Businesses” – small and medium-sized –