• IEA (International Energy Agency) Report on “Accelerating Energy Efficiency in SMEs”, 2015 (intellectual contributor).
• Membership of the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency (GEEE), created by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), from 2017.
• Membership of the Experts Committee of EEFIG (Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group), established by the European Commission Directorate – General for Energy (DG Energy) and by the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), from 2017.
• Delegation for Italy (invited) at the IEA-IETS (International Energy Agency – Industrial Energy-related Technologies and Systems) within the Annex XIV on “Energy Efficiency in SMEs”, from 2011 to 2015.
• Coordination of the Sustainable Manufacturing section of the Lombardy Energy CleanTech Cluster, from 2018.
• Coordination of the Energy Saving section of the Lombardy Energy CleanTech Cluster, from 2014 to 2017.
• Conception, design, implementation of a number of energy efficiency incentive and support programmes (Italy, Serbia, Ukraine, Turkey, …).
• Analysis of application of white certificates in cement industry measures (report).
• Trianni A., Cagno E., Dolšak J., Hovratin N., “Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures: Do Other Production Resources Matter? A Broad Study in Slovenian Manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises”, doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.125044, Journal of Cleaner Production, 287, 125044, 1-15, 2021.
• Trianni A., Accordini D., Cagno E., “Identification and categorization of factors affecting the adoption of energy efficiency measures within compressed air systems”, doi:10.3390/en13195116, Energies, 13, 5116, 1-51, 2020.
• Cagno E., Moschetta D., Trianni A., “Only Non-Energy Benefits from the Adoption of Energy Efficiency Measures? A Novel Framework”, doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.049, Journal of Cleaner Production, 212, 1319-1333, 2019.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., Accordini D., “Energy Efficiency Measures in Electric Motors Systems: A Novel Classification Highlighting Specific Implications for their Adoption”, doi: /10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113481, Applied Energy, 252, 113481, 1-16, 2019.
• Franzò S., Frattini F., Cagno E., Trianni A., “A Multi-Stakeholder Analysis of the Economic Efficiency of Industrial Energy Efficiency Policies: Empirical Evidence from Ten Years of the Italian White Certificate Scheme”, doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.02.047, Applied Energy, 240, 424-435, 2019.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., Bertolotti M., Thollander P., Andresson E.,“Energy Management: A Practice-based Assessment Model”, doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.11.032, Applied Energy, 235, 1614–1636, 2019.
• Sa A., Thollander P., Cagno E., Rafiee M., “Assessing Swedish Foundries Energy Management Program”, doi:10.3390/en11102780, Energies, 11, 2780, 2018.
• Cagno E., Neri A., Trianni A., “Broadening to Sustainability the Perspective of Industrial Decision-Makers on the Energy Efficiency Measures Adoption: Some Empirical Evidence”, DOI: 10.1007/s12053-018-9621-0, Energy Efficiency, 11, 1193–1210, 2018.
• Cagno E., Micheli G.J.L., Di Foggia G., “Smart Metering Projects: How do they work? Framework and Evidence from European Cases”, DOI: 10.1108/IJESM-08-2017-0009, International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 12(2), 244-264, 2018.
• Cagno E., Trianni A., Spallina G., Marchesani F., “Drivers for Industrial Energy Efficiency: An Investigation among Manufacturing Medium-sized Enterprises”, DOI: 10.1007/s12053-016-9488-x, Energy Efficiency, 10, 855-869, 2017.
• Sa A., Thollander P., Cagno E., “Assessing the Driving Factors for Energy Management Program Adoption”, DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.061, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 74, 538-547, 2017.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., Marchesani F., Spallina G., “Classification of Drivers for Industrial Energy Efficiency and Effect on the Barriers Affecting the Investment Decision-Making Process”, DOI: 10.1007/s12053-016-9455-6, Energy Efficiency, 10, 199-215, 2017.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., Farnè S., “Barriers, Drivers and Decision-making Process for Industrial Energy Efficiency: A Broad Study among Manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises”, doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.02.078, Applied Energy, 162, 1537–1551, 2016.
• Sa A., Thollander P., Cagno E., “Industrial Energy Management Practices’ Gap Analysis”, doi: 10.4172/ier.10001222015, Innovative Energy & Research, 4(3): 122, 2015.
• Cagno E., Trianni A., Abeelen C., Worrell E., Miggiano F., “Barriers and Drivers for Energy Efficiency: Different Perspectives from an Exploratory Study in the Netherlands”, doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2015.04.018, Energy Conversion and Management, 102, 26-38, 2015.
• Thollander P., Paramonova S., Cornelis E.., Kimura O., Trianni A., Karlsson M., Cagno E., Morales I., Jimenez-Navarro J.P., “International Study on Energy End-Use Data among Industrial SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and Energy End-Use Efficiency Improvement Opportunities”, doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.04.073, Journal of Cleaner Production, 104, 282-296, 2015.
• Cagno E., Ramirez-Portilla A., Trianni A., “Linking Energy Efficiency and Innovation Practices: Empirical Evidence from the Foundry Sector”, doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2015.02.023, Energy Policy, 83, 240-256, 2015.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., Nicosia M. “Compressed air systems: factors affecting the adoption of measures for improved efficiency”, ECEEE 2018, ISBN 978-91-983878-2-7, Berlin, Germany, June 11-13, 2018.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., “Introduction to Panel 2: Sustainable production design and supply chain initiatives”, ECEEE 2018, ISBN 978-91-983878-2-7, Berlin, Germany, June 11-13, 2018.
• Neri A., Trianni A., Cagno E., “Barriers to energy efficiency measures and the role of industrial sustainability”, ECEEE Industrial Efficiency 2016, ISBN: 978-91-980482-9-2, Berlin, Germany, September 12-14, 2016.
• Cagno E., Moschetta D., Trianni A., “Only Non-Energy Benefits when adopting an EEM? Cases from industry”, ECEEE Industrial Efficiency 2016, ISBN: 978-91-980482-9-2, Berlin, Germany, September 12-14, 2016.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., “Introduction to Panel 2: Sustainable production design and supply chain initiatives”, ECEEE Industrial Efficiency 2016, ISBN: 978-91-980482-9-2, Berlin, Germany, September 12-14, 2016.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., Moschetta D., “The Need for a New Approach in NEBs Classification”, ACEEE 2016 Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity, Sidney, Australia, February 24-26, 2016.
• Cagno, E., Ramírez-Portilla, A., and Trianni, A. (2016) “Vinculando la eficiencia energética y las prácticas de innovación: Evidencia empírica del sector de la fundición”, 46º Congreso de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico de Monterrey, ISBN: 978-607-501-410-4, Monterrey, Mexico, January 20-22, 2016.
• Sa A., Thollander P., Cagno E., “Characterization of Industrial Energy Management Practices – Ten case studies of Swedish Foundry”, Global Cleaner Production and Sustainable Consumption Conference, Barcelona, Spain, November 1-4, 2015.
• Sa A., Paramonova S., Thollander P., Cagno E., “Classification of Industrial Energy Management Practices. A Case Study of a Swedish Foundry”, DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.311, ICAE 2015 – International Conference on Applied Energy, Energy Procedia, 75, 2581–2588, Abu Dhabi, UAE, ISSN 1876-6102, March 28-31, 2015.
• Trianni A., Cagno E., “Diffusion of Motor Systems Energy Efficiency Measures: An Empirical Study within Italian Manufacturing SMEs”, DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.302, ICAE 2015 – International Conference on Applied Energy, Energy Procedia, 75, 2569–2574, Abu Dhabi, UAE, ISSN 1876-6102, March 28-31, 2015.

• European Commission
• Ministry of Economic Development
• Lombardy Region
• Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Como Varese, Lecco, Lodi, Pavia
• Siemens
• Schneider Electric
• Colacem
• Confapi
• Confartigianato

Academic research; last scientific articles:

•  BENGO, I. (2018). Debate: Impact measurement and social public procurement. Public Money & Management, 38(5), 391-392
• CALDERINI, M. & FIA, M. (2018). “Hybrid organizations and governance issues: a focus on benefit corporations” presented at the EURAM Conference 2018 under the track “Rethinking the Form, Governance & Legal Constitution of Corporations: Theoretical Issues & Social Stakes” co-sponsored by the Strategic Interest groups (SIGs) Business for Society and Corporate Governance.
• CALDERINI, M., CHIODO, V. & MICHELUCCI , F.V. (2018). The social impact investment race: toward an interpretative framework  European Business Review, Vol. 30 Issue: 1, pp.66-81
• ARENA, M., BENGO, I., CALDERINI, M. & CHIODO, V. (2017). Unlocking finance for social tech start-ups: Is there a new opportunity space? Technological Forecasting and Social Change.  127, 154-165.
• BENGO, I., CALDERINI, M. (2016). New development: Are social impact bonds (SIBs) viable in Italy? A new roadmap. Public Money & Management, 36(4), 303-306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2016.1162999

Impact results; last articles on impact results:

•  CHIODO, V. & GERLI F. (2018). “Domanda e offerta di capitale per l’impatto sociale:una lettura ecosistemica dell’impatto italiano” Impresa sociale 10/17
• DIVENTERO’- Fondazione Bracco  (2018) “Risultati misurazione dell’impatto sociale generato dal progetto Diventerò”.

• Funds and Banks: Equiter, Intesa San Paolo, OltreVenture, Plus Value, Sefea Unicredit, Ubi Banca
• Social Ventures: ActionAid, Fondazione Bracco, Fondazione Cariplo, Paideia, PerMicro, SpazioZeroSei, Gruppo CGM, Centro Medico Sant’Agostino
• Institutions: Comune di Milano, Istituzioni Scolastiche, Ministero dello sviluppo Economico, Ministero degli affari Esteri, Ministero degli Affari Esteri, OECD

• Social Ventures: ActionAid, Fondazione Bracco, Fondazione Cariplo, Gruppo CGM, Valdocco
• Institutions: Comune di Milano, Istituzioni Scolastiche, Ministero dello sviluppo Economico, Ministero degli affari Esteri, Ministero degli Affari Esteri, OECD
• Academic: Università di Trento, Università di Bologna, Università di Napoli, Università di Torino, Università di Macerata, Università di Catanzaro, Università Bocconi, Università Cattolica