Italo and WWF Italy join forces to promote more sustainable mobility and explore Italy’s biodiversity

Rome, April 15, 2026 – Promoting increasingly responsible mobility and bringing more people closer to Nature: this is the objective of the three-year partnership that sees Italo as Mobility Partner of WWF Italy, an alliance that brings together a strong focus on people, tangible benefits for travelers, and support for the Association’s projects and on-the-ground initiatives aimed at protecting ecosystems and species across Italy.

Among these initiatives, WWF Oases represent the organization’s leading conservation project in Italy. With more than 100 protected natural areas, they serve as a vital stronghold for biodiversity conservation, scientific research, and environmental education.

Italo also stands alongside WWF Italy by supporting travel for the WWF Oases Grand Tour, a communication journey that will guide the public through 10 WWF Oases across Italy, organized to celebrate the 60th anniversary of WWF Italy.

The agreement includes concrete benefits for Italo customers: those who support or choose to support WWF Italy through regular donations will be able to purchase tickets in the Prima and Smart classes with a 20% discount on the Low Cost fare.

The partnership is further strengthened by the direct involvement of employees from both organizations, through initiatives dedicated to Italo and WWF Italy staff. In particular, Italo employees will take part in a corporate volunteering day at the WWF Oasis of Macchiagrande, while WWF employees will benefit from travel discounts, with 20% off the Flex fare for their journeys.

Through this partnership, rail mobility becomes a strategic ally in reducing emissions linked to travel and in making Italy’s natural heritage accessible to an ever-wider audience.

“The transport sector is crucial to the energy transition needed to tackle the climate crisis. Mobility must be an ally of environmental protection. For this reason, we are pleased to announce today this important partnership with Italo — a collaboration that looks to the future in the interests of both the environment and passengers,”said Alessandra Prampolini, Director General of WWF Italy.

“Sustainable mobility is a fundamental lever to support the country’s ecological transition and to make Italy’s natural heritage increasingly accessible. Through this partnership with WWF Italy, we reinforce our commitment to promoting a responsible way of traveling, one that combines innovation, environmental respect, and a strong focus on people. We believe that trains can be not only an efficient means of transport, but also a concrete tool to bring citizens and communities closer to the knowledge and protection of biodiversity,”said Gianbattista La Rocca, CEO of Italo – Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori.

A shared journey looking toward the future: because traveling can become not only a means of getting from one place to another, but also a way to discover, respect, and protect Nature.

ITALO

Italo is Italy’s first private operator on the high-speed rail network. Its current fleet consists of 25 AGV 575 trains and 26 Italo EVO trains. In May 2023, Italo acquired Itabus, a private long-distance coach operator, to offer intermodal train-and-bus services.

Through its fleet, Italo delivers journeys enriched with entertainment experiences and personalized services, offering maximum comfort and designed to meet the needs of every type of traveler. There are three travel classes: Smart, offering high quality at competitive prices; Prima Business, designed for travelers seeking comfort and attentive service; and Club Executive, an exclusive travel environment for the most demanding passengers.

Onboard, free Wi‑Fi connectivity is available in all classes, allowing access to the Italolive onboard portal, which offers a wide range of entertainment content, including free movies, newspapers, digital books, and more.

Italo’s network connects Italy from North to South, serving 59 stations in 51 cities, with a total of 120 daily services.

WWF Italy

WWF is the world’s leading organization dedicated to nature conservation, committed to protecting species, ecosystems, and the climate.It operates independently and scientifically to defend the environment and build a sustainable future.

In 2026, WWF Italy celebrates its 60th anniversary under the claim “60 Years for Nature.”

Press Contacts

Italo Press OfficeAlessio De Battisti – +39 377 706 6400Emanuele Desole – +39 342 185 1285Manuela Donnarumma – +39 377 704 3633

WWF Press OfficeLucio Biancatelli – +39 329 831 5718Giulia Ciarlariello – +39 334 615 1811Giunio Panarelli – +39 333 267 9560