EMS - Energy, Mobility & Sustainability APS

EMS – Energy and Sustainable Mobility APS is a youth-led non-profit association based in Parma, Italy, dedicated to promoting sustainability, renewable energy and responsible mobility through education, innovation and civic participation. Its mission is to empower citizens and young people to actively contribute to the ecological transition by connecting environmental awareness with practical community-based initiatives. 

EMS develops educational workshops, hackathons and outreach projects on topics such as climate action, the energy transition and sustainable lifestyles. In 2026, EMS launched Repair Café San Leonardo in Parma, a community repair initiative where residents, volunteer repairers and local organisations come together to repair everyday objects, share practical skills and promote a culture of reuse. During its first months of activity, the project engaged around 125 participants, assessed more than 60 items and completed more than 40 successful repairs, supported by a growing group of active volunteers. Alongside regular repair events, EMS organises practical workshops on electronics, bicycles, textiles and circular economy, strengthening a local network around repair and knowledge sharing.

EMS works with local institutions, universities, civil society organisations and community partners to co-design and deliver projects on sustainable mobility, circular economy and environmental awareness. Through practical initiatives, public events and community-based activities, the association connects sustainability goals with local participation and everyday action. Its stakeholder network includes students, researchers, public bodies and civil society organisations engaged in building a more sustainable and resilient future.