What ALTIS Advisory does

ALTIS Advisory is a privately held Italian ESG and sustainability consulting firm structured as a Società Benefit (benefit corporation) under the legal name ALTIS Advisory S.r.l. SB. The company originated as a spin-off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and is headquartered in Milan, with a team of 11-50 professionals. It serves Italian corporates, SMEs, financial services firms, foundations, non-profits, and trade associations, delivering services across five interconnected lines: a proprietary A4ESG assessment tool, ESG strategy and sustainability reporting (GRI, ESRS, VSME standards), environmental impact measurement (Scope 1-3 emissions), social impact assessment using Theory of Change and Social Value International frameworks, and sustainable finance advisory aligned with SFDR.

The firm's business model is a traditional relationship-based professional services engagement model, with custom consulting projects and multi-year retainer arrangements primarily sold into the Italian market. Distribution occurs through direct consulting engagement, academic network referrals, trade association partnerships, and content-led demand generation (active blog, webinars, and the SustaIND sector research series published in collaboration with OPERA at Università Cattolica). Client logos span manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, energy, financial services, telecommunications, and non-profits, with several multi-year relationships dating back to 2012 (Federdistribuzione) and 2019 (Italmobiliare, Italgen, Fondazione Banco Alimentare).

ALTIS Advisory has no external institutional investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds; the firm is founder-owned and led by CEO Stella Gubelli and Founding Partner/Impact Manager Matteo Pedrini. Recent institutional moves include the 2023 adoption of Modello 231 governance, the 2024 Gender Equality Certification (UNI/PdR 125:2022), and June 2024 entry into the UN Global Compact network. The firm publishes annual Impact Reports and has built an active thought leadership presence with 40+ articles in 2025, but its product surface is consulting-led with no disclosed AI, SaaS, or platform technology.

Name

ALTIS Advisory

Legal name

ALTIS Advisory S.r.l. SB

Website

https://altisadvisory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ALTIS Advisory is a Milan-based Italian ESG and sustainability consulting firm, spin-off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, serving corporates, SMEs, financial institutions, and non-profits with ESG strategy, reporting, environmental and social impact measurement, and sustainable finance advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG & Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), ESG/Sustainable Investment Advisory (FSAEAAAJ), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL)

Keywords

• ESG consulting services
• Sustainability strategy advisory
• Sustainability reporting
• Carbon footprint measurement
• Sustainable finance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano Marittima

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. ESG Consulting Services: Professional consulting services delivered on a project basis or retainer arrangement. Services include sustainability strategy, reporting, environmental impact assessment, social impact measurement, and sustainable finance advisory. Revenue is generated through fees for service engagements with corporate clients, trade associations, foundations, and public institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ALTIS Advisory provides ESG and sustainability consulting services to Italian companies, foundations, and trade associations. Its core offerings include a proprietary A4ESG assessment tool, ESG strategy and reporting advisory aligned with GRI/ESRS/VSME standards, environmental impact (Scope 1–3 carbon footprint), social impact measurement using Theory of Change frameworks, and sustainable finance advisory covering ESG screening and EU SFDR alignment.

Product overview

ALTIS Advisory is a Società Benefit spin-off from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore offering a portfolio of ESG and sustainability advisory services. Its core offering comprises five interconnected service lines: Assessment A4ESG (a proprietary ESG evaluation tool used as a diagnostic starting point), Strategia e Reporting ESG (strategy and sustainability reporting advisory), Environmental Impact (emissions measurement and environmental performance), Social Impact (impact measurement using the Theory of Change framework), and Finanza Sostenibile (sustainable finance advisory). Complementing these, the firm produces sector-specific research publications under the SustaIND series, covering industries such as dermocosmetics, construction, meat processing, textile, animal feed, automotive, and retail, as well as dedicated research on the Italian coffee roasting sector. All services are delivered through a structured, tailored approach aimed at building internal client competencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assessment A4ESG Proprietary ESG performance evaluation tool used to assess companies' environmental, social, and governance performance as a diagnostic starting point for sustainability journeys. Designed for corporate clients beginning structured ESG work.
• Strategia e Reporting ESG ESG strategy development and sustainability reporting advisory guiding companies through materiality assessment, impact/risk/opportunity measurement, and data collection aligned with GRI, ESRS, and V-SME standards and current regulations. For corporate clients needing structured ESG strategy and disclosure.
• Environmental Impact Advisory on measuring and managing environmental impacts, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions calculations, carbon footprint assessment, and environmental performance improvement strategies. For corporate clients subject to climate disclosure obligations.
• Social Impact Social impact measurement and management services, including the development of frameworks based on the Theory of Change and Social Value International principles, stakeholder engagement, and impact reporting. For foundations, non-profits, and corporates seeking structured social impact evaluation.
• Finanza Sostenibile (Sustainable Finance) Advisory on sustainable finance, including ESG screening and monitoring for investment portfolios, alignment with EU sustainable finance regulations (SFDR), and integration of ESG criteria into financial decision-making. For banks, asset managers, and investment firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastweb Digital Academy showed 78% average improvement in digital skills among participants and 77% among Bee4 detainees; Estimated Economic Value Generated of approximately 6.3 million euros
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024ALTIS Advisory joined the UN Global Compact network in June 2024, committing to align operations with UN principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
• Bureau Veritas ItaliaminorOthers · 13 March 2024Bureau Veritas Italia issued the Gender Equality Certification to ALTIS Advisory in March 2024, verifying compliance with UNI/PdR 125:2022 standards.
• OPERA (Osservatorio europeo per l'agricoltura sostenibile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023ALTIS Advisory collaborates with OPERA, the European Observatory for Sustainable Agriculture affiliated with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, on sector-specific sustainability research. Together they publish research reports on sustainability in Italian industries, including a comprehensive report on the coffee sector value chain in Italy.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012ALTIS Advisory is a spin-off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, maintaining close ties with the university's academic resources, research capabilities, and talent pipeline through ALTIS Graduate School of Sustainable Management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BLC Partners: Italian ESG and sustainability advisory firm offering reporting, strategy, and impact measurement services to corporates and financial institutions. Most direct domestic competitor to ALTIS Advisory given overlapping services, Italian market focus, and comparable client profiles.
• Avanzi: Italian sustainability consulting firm advising companies, foundations, and public institutions on ESG strategy, impact measurement, and sustainability reporting. Operates with a similar boutique profile and social-impact orientation to ALTIS Advisory.
• SG Company ESG Lab: Italian advisory focused on sustainability communication, ESG reporting, and stakeholder engagement for Italian corporates. Competes with ALTIS Advisory for sustainability reporting and communication mandates.
• RINA Services: Italian certification and ESG advisory body providing sustainability assurance, ISO management systems, and ESG reporting services. Comparable in reporting and assurance offerings, with a larger scale and certification authority.
• Erre&Vi Sustainable Solutions: Italian sustainability consultancy delivering ESG strategy, carbon footprint, and reporting services to SMEs and mid-caps. Closely comparable boutique competitor to ALTIS in the Italian SME sustainability segment.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Italy (Climate & Sustainability): Big 4 advisory practice offering end-to-end sustainability strategy, CSRD reporting, and sustainable finance services in Italy. Competes with ALTIS for larger Italian enterprise mandates and frames the upper end of the market.
• EY Italy (Climate Change & Sustainability Services): EY's Italian sustainability practice provides ESG reporting, non-financial assurance, and sustainable finance advisory. Overlaps with ALTIS's offerings for enterprise clients and global corporations operating in Italy.
• KPMG Italy (ESG & Sustainability): KPMG's Italian ESG advisory delivers CSRD reporting, decarbonization, and governance services. A broad incumbent competitor for large-enterprise ESG mandates in Italy.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management) Italy: Global environmental and sustainability consultancy with Italian operations delivering ESG due diligence, impact assessment, and reporting. Competes with ALTIS for multinational and large Italian industrial clients.

Emerging players

• Sodalitas: Italian foundation running corporate sustainability programs, CEO Clubs, and impact initiatives. Operates adjacent to ALTIS's nonprofit/foundation segment and shares Italian ESG thought-leadership positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altis-advisory

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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