ESG / Sustainability Report / 2022 ESG / Sustainability Report / 2022 EVITA PARTNERSHIP FOR INNOVATION: SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AROUND MONTE BIANCO (3) (13) Improving the well-being of the elderly in Europe and Japan, thus promoting active and healthy aging, contributing to an independent life and reducing the risks of social exclusion of the elderly. Sustainable mobility tools and applications for Espace Mont-Blanc areas. The multidisciplinary consortium collaborating on this project will develop an innovative virtual coaching The challenge is that of a supply chain project which integrates and provides visibility to local system based on TICs to identify subtle changes in the physical, cognitive, psychological and social companies that manage mobility and/or services, so as to offer eco-friendly solutions characterized by domains of the daily life of the elderly. specific adaptability to the mountain region, to residents and tourists alike. The innovation partnership The e-VITA virtual coach will therefore provide personalized recommendations and interventions, for aims to create an innovative sustainable mobility product in the Espace Mont Blanc (EMB) region and sustainable well-being within a smart living environment at home. was created based on the desire to seek out green mobility solutions (goods, services or a combination Digital Sustainability of these) suited to a mountain context. Results: Integration of smart enabling technologies, advanced artificial intelligence and tailor-made This cross-border initiative involves France, Switzerland and Italy, which are all sparsely populated in dialogic interaction - Making the elderly accountable in deciding how technology can support them in those areas, but have a high number of tourists during the peak traveling season. their daily activities The project creates an integrated technological solution to meet the sustainable mobility requirements of tourists and residents and provide visibility to sustainable mobility services/operators. Furthermore, it promotes sites of cultural interest through virtual visits and supports decision-makers in monitoring the solution and planning decisions. The initiative encompasses a car sharing solution, offered by the partner Alpine Green Experience srl, which can combine the use of electric vehicles to get around the Digital Sustainability EMB with stays in local accommodations. Engineering defines, develops and validates the technological solution consisting of the back office, a mobile app and dashboard and the creation of virtual tours of specific sites. The “PPI” innovation partnership is implemented as part of the “Routes around Monte Bianco” Alcotra France-Italy Interreg cross-border cooperation project. Results: Increase in the use of eco-sustainable vehicles; Visibility of green mobility businesses/services; Integration of mobility data; Promotion of sites of cultural interest 74 Engineering © Engineering © 75