More than 1,100 square meters cover the new PizzAut in Monza, with 350 seats, an empowering autonomy gym, 222 square meters of kitchen space and a training academy. But the new venue is much more than a pizzeria; it is a place where boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder can find their working dimension and express the many skills and abilities they have. PizzAut provides, in fact, training and dignity to these young people who are often excluded from the world of employment and social relations, helping them find self-confidence and success in professional life. 

Thanks also to the contribution of Mitsubishi Electric -which was represented at the opening by the president of the Italian branch, Mario Poltronieri - two accommodations have been built in the new restaurant in Monza, which will be used by these people to experiment their autonomy, a sort of exercise ground for them to learn how to live everyday life outside their families. 

Mitsubishi Electric's commitment also went further. We also built and installed the air conditioning system for all the rooms in the new facility. As of today, PizzAut can take advantage of a cooling and heating system capable of maintaining a high level of comfort in all areas, expelling stale air and introducing fresh air, without any mixing between the two.
Having proper and effective ventilation in the restaurant and other environments is a key parameter in ensuring that the people who work there, and also the customers, live in a healthy and comfortable environment. It is, in fact, proven that poor air quality severely affects productivity, feelings of fatigue and the healthiness of the environment.

Initiatives like this one, and in particular the social inclusion model proposed by PizzAut, play a fundamental role in providing perspectives and concrete opportunities, as well as improving the society we live in. As a company, we have always shared this vision and that we try to implement in the communities of our territory. 

As Mario Poltronieri pointed out, "We are proud that this dream has become a reality and that these children and their families have the opportunity to achieve the future they deserve," says Mario Poltronieri, president of Mitsubishi Electric's Italian branch. "Many people with autism spectrum disorder, although they have unique skills, abilities and a desire to work, may find it difficult to access the work market. Being employed can provide a sense of purpose, self-esteem and self-determination, and can help improve mental and physical health. Initiatives like this one, and in general the model of social inclusion proposed by PizzAut, play a fundamental role in providing perspectives, concrete opportunities, and improving the society we live in; these are aspects that, as a company, we have always endorsed and strive every day to bring to life our communities."