(AGENPARL) – Wed 09 April 2025 Eni, supported by McKinsey & Company and SAP Italy, launches
G∙row: a business alliance focusing on Governance to drive the
evolution of control and risk management systems throughout
the value chain
San Donato Milanese (Milan), 9 April 2025 – Eni, McKinsey & Company, and SAP Italy are pleased
to announce the launch of G∙row: an alliance between businesses that, through a process of cultural
contamination, aims to foster the evolution and progressive strengthening of control and risk
management systems along the corporate value chain. This new project, initiated by Eni with the
strategic support of McKinsey & Company and SAP Italy, will also be supported by other leading
companies and institutions.
This initiative tackles the challenges presented by an increasingly complex global environment,
where businesses face growing external risks (e.g. cyber, supply chain, reputation, etc.) that require
cooperation among companies, going beyond the traditional confines of internal control systems.
This new perspective encourages large organizations to promote and support the growth of their
ecosystem through a solidarity base approach and the gradual development of distinctive skills in
Risk & Control Governance. Therefore, G∙row aims to spread a new vision of the control and risk
management system, shifting from an “internal” focus to a “diffused, collaborative, and distributed”
one across the value chain (similar to Scope 3). This approach aligns with the principles of the UN
2030 Agenda, which emphasises the importance of building effective partnerships for sharing
knowledge, skills, technologies, and resources in support of sustainable development.
G∙row will develop a common framework leveraging the experiences and best practices of Partner
companies. This framework will be made available via a complimentary platform, offering immediate
access to tools and resources to:
• promote the shift towards scalable control models, leveraging cross-functional solutions and
operational simplifications.
• conduct self-assessments and compare with similar organisations by size and industry, identifying
potential strengths and areas for improvement.
• undertake a path of organic and adaptive improvement, functional to the continuous and
sustainable evolution of its own control and risk management system, particularly for SMEs.
G∙row is currently engaging key national and international stakeholders, whose contribution is
essential for the success of an initiative characterised by a systemic perspective and beneficial
impacts on the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As part of the alliance, Eni will bring its consolidated expertise in structuring and integrating
governance and risk management models; McKinsey will contribute with its valuable expertise in the
areas of risk and resilience; and SAP will share its architectural and technological skills, along with
its in-depth knowledge of business processes developed on the SAP Business Technology platform.
The initiative confirms Eni’s commitment to promoting – together with corporate Partners of primary
national and international standing – the transition towards increasingly sustainable and virtuous
business models, also thanks to innovation in the field of governance and risk management.
Eni Company Contacts:
Website: http://www.eni.com