While Francesco Mazzagatti (Viaro Energy & SRM CEO) is widely known for his business activities in the energy sector, SRM Foundation is an excellent example that his vision extends beyond mere energy investments and corporate strategies. The foundation’s work centres around three core pillars: democracy and social justice, intersectionality and a sustainable economy. Its activities are guided by the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). During the launch of SRM Foundation, Francesco Mazzagatti emphaized how climate change, social inequality, and economic challenges are interconnected and ignoring them will only lead to further systemic crises that can threaten future generations.

One area to which the SRM Foundation is seriously dedicated and focused is education. A key area of its charitable work is public education with a focus on sustainability, environmental protection and clean energy. SRM’s first big initiative was establishing a strategic partnership with Robert Gordon University, Scotland to support students from traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education. It also helped these students chart a course to future employment opportunities. The collaboration also extends to research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and campus sustainability projects that promote biodiversity and net-zero sustainability.

The foundation's activities address environmental challenges, trying to find practical solutions that contribute to climate action and biodiversity enhancement. According to its published objectives, it wants to help communities navigate the challenges of environmental change while improving long-term sustainability outcomes. One of the distinctive aspects of the SRM Foundation's approach is its focus on what it describes as a "just transition." The organisation advocates policies and initiatives that ensure the benefits of sustainability and clean energy are shared fairly across society, particularly among vulnerable populations.

In addition to environmental and educational initiatives, the foundation's charitable objectives include supporting scientific research, addressing hardship and unemployment among disadvantaged groups, and funding activities that generate long-term public benefit. The CSR and philanthropic work associated with Francesco Mazzagatti demonstrates an effort to complement business activities with broader social and environmental contributions. Through the SRM Foundation, he has supported initiatives focused on education, research, biodiversity, climate action, and equitable participation in the energy transition.