For the past 15 years, we have been the main sponsor of the Premio Strega, organised by the Maria and Goffredo Bellonci Foundation and Liquore Strega. This partnership is consistent with our identity as a bank, which recognises culture and reading as a driver of growth and social development. We support the prize as it evolves, with the aim of engaging readers of all ages and tastes; we contribute special prizes and accompany the stages of the Strega Tour to promote a vibrant culture, in dialogue with people and local communities. photo credits: MUSA
We value writing as a tool for dialogue, culture and social cohesion.
We believe in culture as a driver of growth. In a rapidly changing world, words remain fundamental. They tell us who we are, open up new perspectives and create connections, which is why we support literature and awards that highlight its role in society.
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Literary awards
Strega Prize
Silent Book Contest
We support the international competition dedicated to wordless picture books, which celebrates the narrative power of images. Founded in Italy and recognised internationally, the project promotes accessible, inclusive and universal reading, showcasing the talent of illustrators from all over the world and works capable of transcending geographical, cultural and linguistic boundaries.
Premio Internazionale BPER L'Aquila - Laudomia Bonanni
We are proud to support the award that has paid tribute to the L’Aquila-born writer Laudomia Bonanni since its very first edition, and we share its educational, cultural and social values.
In 2026, the year L’Aquila is named Italian Capital of Culture, the award will promote events, cultural programmes and participatory activities aimed at schools, universities and the general public.
In 2026, the year L’Aquila is named Italian Capital of Culture, the award will promote events, cultural programmes and participatory activities aimed at schools, universities and the general public.
Premio Rapallo BPER Banca
The prize recognises women’s contribution to contemporary literature and promotes works and female authors capable of interpreting the complexity of the present day, thereby encouraging reading and cultural exchange.
Through the Jury’s Special Prize, it recognises female authors from various European countries, strengthening dialogue between cultures and literary traditions.
Through the Jury’s Special Prize, it recognises female authors from various European countries, strengthening dialogue between cultures and literary traditions.
Literary festivals
Taobuk - Taormina Book Festival
Taobuk - Taormina Book Festival
We are sponsors of Taobuk, the Taormina International Book Festival, one of Italy’s leading cultural events.
Set within the gardens of Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, the bank has created BPER Agorà, a space for dialogue and engagement where authors and scholars have shared their thoughts on the major issues of our time.
Inspired by these meetings, ‘Pensieri in volo’ was created – a podcast that brings together and explores the ideas that emerged in Taormina across five episodes dedicated to trust in relationships, knowledge, innovation and building the future.
Set within the gardens of Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, the bank has created BPER Agorà, a space for dialogue and engagement where authors and scholars have shared their thoughts on the major issues of our time.
Inspired by these meetings, ‘Pensieri in volo’ was created – a podcast that brings together and explores the ideas that emerged in Taormina across five episodes dedicated to trust in relationships, knowledge, innovation and building the future.
Salerno Letteratura Festival
A key event for Italian culture, dedicated to quality non-fiction and critical thinking. Every year, it brings the historic centre to life with meetings, readings and debates involving essayists, intellectuals and scholars.
We are sponsors of the festival and the Salerno Libro d'Europa Award, which promotes new voices in European fiction, confirming our commitment to a vibrant, inclusive culture that serves as a tool for awareness and change.
We are sponsors of the festival and the Salerno Libro d'Europa Award, which promotes new voices in European fiction, confirming our commitment to a vibrant, inclusive culture that serves as a tool for awareness and change.
Marzamemi Book Fest
One of Sicily’s most significant cultural events, organised in collaboration with L’Espresso against the stunning backdrop of the ancient fishing village of Marzamemi. Featuring talks with authors, journalists and leading figures from the world of contemporary culture, the festival brings together literature, in-depth discussion and entertainment, showcasing one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic locations as a space for dialogue, reflection and engagement.
Positano Mare, Sole e Cultura
A long-standing event that for years has brought some of the most influential figures from the worlds of culture, journalism and public life to the pearl of the Amalfi Coast.
An exclusive event that combines public engagement with first-hand accounts, offering the public opportunities to discuss the major issues of our time in one of the most iconic settings in Italy.
An exclusive event that combines public engagement with first-hand accounts, offering the public opportunities to discuss the major issues of our time in one of the most iconic settings in Italy.
38° Parallelo
We are partners of the festival, which promotes dialogue between cultures, languages and generations, bringing together writers, journalists, artists and young people to reflect on the value of culture as a driving force for community and inclusion.
Salento Book Festival
We support the ‘readers’ festival’, which every summer brings books and authors to 18 towns in the Salento region, across squares, gardens and viewpoints. An event that blends fiction, current affairs and entertainment. At the 2026 edition, the BPER Banca – Salento Book Festival Award was presented to Luciana Littizzetto.
Festival Armonia
A festival that brings literature to the villages of Salento, transforming squares, courtyards and historic spaces into venues dedicated to reading and meeting authors. An experience that celebrates the pleasure of reading as an opportunity to discover the local area, forging a genuine connection between books, the community and the landscape.
I luoghi della scrittura
A cultural association based in San Benedetto del Tronto that continues to promote reading and meetings with authors, in keeping with the legacy of its founder, Mimmo Minuti.
Alongside the association’s activities, the Memoir Festival explores the value of memory and autobiographical storytelling.
Alongside the association’s activities, the Memoir Festival explores the value of memory and autobiographical storytelling.
Parole Ubikate in Mare
We are sponsors of the summer festival that brings books, journalists and leading figures from the world of culture to the most picturesque spots along the Ligurian Riviera.
The 2026 edition celebrates two important anniversaries: the centenary of Grazia Deledda’s Nobel Prize and the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Italy.
The 2026 edition celebrates two important anniversaries: the centenary of Grazia Deledda’s Nobel Prize and the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Italy.
Logos – Parole dal Mediterraneo
The festival that brings writers, publishers, artists and readers to Palermo to explore literature and its many connections with theatre, cinema, music and art. Held in the Villa Filippina Park, the festival celebrates the Mediterranean as a meeting place for cultures, ideas and narratives, transforming the written word into an opportunity for dialogue and sharing.
Stories to share
Alf Premi Cinema
Siamo Golden Sponsor di Alf Premi Cinema, una manifestazione biennale nazionale e internazionale il cui obiettivo è promuovere le donne del cinema, dell'audiovisivo e adv attraverso la formazione, l'apertura di bandi, attività di networking e premi a loro dedicati.
Due gli appuntamenti di giugno:
Due gli appuntamenti di giugno:
- 5 giugno ore 11 Presentazione ALF PREMI CINEMA e lancio del bando "PREMIO DONNE SCENEGGIATRICI" (presso Anteo Milano)
- 6 giugno ore 19 incontro "Dalla pagina allo schermo: Suso Cecchi D'Amico - What a Woman", dedicato alla scrittura cinematografica (presso il Castello Sforzesco).
Fuoricinema
Fuoricinema torna il 5, 6 e 7 settembre 2025 nel verde della Biblioteca degli Alberi di Milano, con tre giorni di incontri, proiezioni e dialoghi aperti al pubblico.
Una maratona che unisce cinema, cultura e impegno sociale, con un focus centrale sui diritti umani, sociali e civili.
Sul palco, ospiti e autori si confrontano su temi attuali, mentre i film – molti in anteprima dalla Mostra del Cinema di Venezia – offrono spunti di riflessione e condivisione.
Un’occasione per vivere il cinema all’aperto come spazio di ascolto, confronto e partecipazione collettiva.
Una maratona che unisce cinema, cultura e impegno sociale, con un focus centrale sui diritti umani, sociali e civili.
Sul palco, ospiti e autori si confrontano su temi attuali, mentre i film – molti in anteprima dalla Mostra del Cinema di Venezia – offrono spunti di riflessione e condivisione.
Un’occasione per vivere il cinema all’aperto come spazio di ascolto, confronto e partecipazione collettiva.
Lettera Futura Fellowship
Lettera Futura Fellowship
A project that looks to the future of writing, promoting the talent of new female writers. Born from a partnership between the MIA Association, organiser of the inQuiete Festival, and the Solferino publishing house, Lettera Futura is a unique fellowship: a programme that accompanies young female authors towards publication and editorial promotion, offering them tools, visibility and concrete opportunities.
We have supported LetteraFutura since its first edition as a testament to our concrete and ever-growing commitment to culture, particularly initiatives that focus on inclusion, gender equality and the promotion of women's talents.
We have supported LetteraFutura since its first edition as a testament to our concrete and ever-growing commitment to culture, particularly initiatives that focus on inclusion, gender equality and the promotion of women's talents.
"Incontri con l’Autore” at the BPER Forum: culture for the community
"Incontri con l’Autore” at the BPER Forum: culture for the community
With the ‘Meet the Author’ series, we welcome some of the most significant voices on the Italian cultural scene to the BPER Forum: writers, journalists and thinkers who engage in dialogue with our audience.
The initiative, scheduled for the spring and autumn months, is organised in collaboration with the Ubik bookshop in Modena and with the patronage of the Municipality of Modena.
The initiative, scheduled for the spring and autumn months, is organised in collaboration with the Ubik bookshop in Modena and with the patronage of the Municipality of Modena.
Enviromentalprotection initiatives.
To ensure a future for our planet we must change our present.
At the BPER Group, we do this by reducing consumption, purchasing products with environmental quality labels, managing resources better and supporting projects that safeguard the environment.
Reducing paper use
370 tonnes less paper consumed, saved through digitisation and recycling processes.
370 tonnes less paper consumed, saved through digitisation and recycling processes.
Energy Management
Efficient management of our resources and use of energy from 100% renewable sources.
Sustainable Mobility
Implementation of concrete initiatives to reduce the emissions of our colleagues' home-work journeys.
Green Supply Chain
Purchasing eco-labelled products.
Paper Dematerialization
In our offices and branches, 99% of the paper we use is recycled (the remaining 1% is Certified Paper).
We have launched various projects to reduce paper consumption:
We have launched various projects to reduce paper consumption:
newspapers supplied in digital format
dematerialised F24 forms
Finitalia paperless
BPER Factor's WIP platform (Web Interactive Platform)
Arca Fondi SGR initiative s
replacing ordinary mail communications with certified email (PEC)
promoting the use of FEA (Advanced Electronic Signature)
replacing printers with more effective ones
streamlining postal charge
Energy Management
The Group is committed to reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions by 50.2% by 2030. Highlights as at 31 December 2023:
- 100% electricity consumption from renewable sources
- 14 photovoltaic systems installe d, 1,829,294 kWh of renewable energy produced
- reduction in electricity and heat consumption: -1.2% compared to 2022
What does the Energy Plan include?
- con verting gas-fired generators into heat pumps
- electric car fleet
- implementing an IT platform for gas leak detection
- optimised use of Headquarters functional spaces
- developing a centralised BEMS (Building Energy Management System) management platform with AI algorithms
- implementing BEMS control and monitoring systems
For more information, Read Chapter 6 of the Sustainability Report.
Sustainable mobility
We are committed to implementing sustainable mobility initiatives to concretely benefit people who work at the Bank:
- installation of electric cars and bikes charging stations
- purchase of electric bicycles and repair kits
- car sharing app for employees
- awareness-raising activities about sustainable mobility for employees
- increase of company electric cars
- company shuttles between certain locations
- offsetting the emissions of fuels used with DKV Card Climate