
Tobia Zampieri is an entrepreneur and founder of Atlas. Throughout his career, he has developed several ventures in sustainability, agriculture, and technological innovation. Within Atlas, he is responsible for corporate strategy, business development, and relationships with institutional partners, investors, and stakeholders.

Italy missed the May 29, 2026 deadline to transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1275, and the European Commission has opened infringement proceedings. But for companies with real estate portfolios and construction material producers, the trajectory is already set: performance thresholds for non-residential buildings, mandatory GWP calculation from 2028, measured and verifiable energy data. Those who build their data infrastructure now will be ready when the national decree lands and can monetize efficiency in the meantime.

With the Omnibus I Directive in force since March 18, 2026, most Italian SMEs are outside the direct reporting obligation. But banks, supply chains and the market are creating real pressure. A practical guide to the VSME structure, real costs and common mistakes.