The Italian Hunting Federation presents the fifth edition of its Social Report, a document that demonstrates its ongoing commitment to social and environmental reporting. The results highlight a growing socioeconomic impact, reaching over €3 million compared to €2,7 million in 2022, confirming the crucial role of the Federation and hunters in promoting sustainable hunting and protecting the environment.
Rome, December 13, 2024 – During the National Assembly held in Rome, continuing the process of social and environmental reporting undertaken since 2019, the fifth edition of the Federcaccia Social Report was presented. The Report aims to represent, on an objective and comparable basis, the social value generated throughout the country through the numerous initiatives conducted at the municipal, provincial, and regional levels.
The data collected – although not yet covering 100% of all the sections spread across the country – shows that the Federation implemented 418 initiatives at a local level during 2023 , of which 225 were social initiatives, 71 environmental initiatives and 122 initiatives more closely linked to hunting activity in the strict sense.
In line with previous years, the social and economic impact generated by socio-environmental initiatives has been quantified, amounting to approximately 3 million euros , with an average impact per initiative of 10.243 euros.
Social initiatives represent approximately 54% of the total, with a social and economic impact of €2.101.543,12 . Within these initiatives, the Federation's various fundraising activities raised €63.895 for socially beneficial purposes.
Environmental initiatives , although fewer in number than social initiatives, allow us to estimate a social and economic impact of €930.608,84 , representing approximately 31% of the total, with an average impact of €13.107,17. Furthermore, thanks to the numerous environmental initiatives implemented , 458 quintals of waste were collected and 331 km2 of natural areas were redeveloped.
The breakdown of environmental initiatives highlights the Federation's deep commitment to the various aspects of land protection . Specifically, 54% of these initiatives are dedicated to environmental protection , an area that underscores the Federation's focus on ecosystem conservation and protection. Equally significant is the 42% allocated to wildlife management initiatives . Finally, the remaining 4% is dedicated to health surveillance activities.
Comparing the data with 2022, it is estimated that the social impact generated has increased – over 3 million euros compared to 2,7 million in 2022 – confirming FIdC's role as a central player in promoting sustainable hunting and highlighting the concrete fact, based on objective data and not simple "impressions", that hunting does not represent a cost or a marginal activity for society, but rather a key resource.
Federcaccia's 2023 Social Report highlights other aspects, more closely tied to its direct relationship with its members. An analysis of the issues deemed most relevant to all stakeholders involved in the Federation and its activities highlighted two areas of particular interest: one focusing the organization's efforts on promotion and insurance coverage for its members , and the other on protecting the health and safety of hunting members.
