Antonio Costa, Presales Manager of MESA, was among the speakers at the first edition of the ESG & Digital Talks, the event organized by Soiel International, a leading media company for the world of innovation and business.
The event, which took place on 14 November 2025 at the Enterprise Hotel in Milan, was a moment of discussion and sharing among companies, experts and professionals on the topics of sustainability and digital transformation.
ESG and technology: from compliance to strategy
During his speech, titled “Unifying ESG & GRC: from Engagement to Strategy. How AI and technology transform the Risk Universe into a competitive advantage”, Antonio Costa explored a topic that is increasingly central for organizations: the integration between ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) and Artificial Intelligence.
During the speech, it was highlighted how companies are today called to move beyond a purely regulatory approach to sustainability. The integration between governance, risk management and digital technologies in fact makes it possible to anticipate critical issues and transform sustainability into a strategic lever for growth and competitiveness.
The role of Double Materiality and data
A key part of the speech concerned the role of Double Materiality and sustainability reports, increasingly fundamental tools for guiding corporate decisions.
Through a data-driven approach, companies can use these analyses to identify strategic priorities, direct investments and define more informed and sustainable industrial objectives over the long term.
In this scenario, AI and digital technologies become enabling elements to transform the Risk Universe into a source of value, making decision-making processes faster, more informed and more proactive.
Video of the speech
Below you can watch the video of Antonio Costa’s speech during the ESG & Digital Talks, in which the topics related to the integration between ESG, GRC and Artificial Intelligence are explored, along with the role of digital technologies in supporting increasingly effective sustainability strategies.