A documented story, an Italian oil giant, and a request for an independent investigation that remains unanswered.
100 episodes. And there is still much more to tell.
On June 14, 2026, I launched an international campaign called ENI’S WAY — 25 YEARS OF TRUTH, with a very clear purpose: to publicly present, in chronological order and supported by documentary evidence, the events surrounding the Flinto Case—a dispute that began in 2001 and remains unresolved after 25 years.
Today, having reached the 100th episode, I believe it is important to briefly interrupt the chronological narrative to explain why this campaign exists, what has already been presented, and, above all, what I still expect from Eni.
One hundred episodes do not mark the end of this story. They represent only the first hundred chapters of a journey that still has much to reveal.
David facing Goliath
The image illustrating this article represents a well-known biblical account: David facing Goliath.
On one side, a man. On the other, a giant.
In my case, on one side stands a former Brazilian executive who, in June 2001, internally reported events he considered incompatible with the principles of corporate integrity.
On the other stands Eni, one of Europe's largest energy companies, with an international presence, substantial financial resources, and an extensive legal and corporate structure.
I do not intend to compare my journey to David's spiritual greatness, nor to portray this story as a battle between good and evil.
The analogy lies in the enormous imbalance of power between the two sides.
For 25 years, I have faced difficulties I could never have imagined when I decided to internally report what I believed to be irregularities.
But there is a fundamental difference between the biblical account and the image I chose to represent this campaign.
My sling does not carry stones. It carries documents.
Letters, emails, reports, corporate records, official statements, judicial decisions, and institutional correspondence accumulated over a quarter of a century.
Documents that, in my view, deserve to be examined independently.
Why did I create ENI’S WAY?
This campaign was not created to ask people to believe me.
Nor does it seek to replace the work of competent authorities, corporate governance bodies, or the judiciary.
Its purpose is to present events in chronological order, make documents available, and allow anyone interested to examine the evidence and reach their own conclusions.
Throughout the first 100 episodes, I have sought to show not only what happened, but also when it happened, who was involved, which documents were produced, and what responses were provided.
One particularly important issue concerns the three different explanations Eni has presented over the years regarding the reasons for my dismissal.
These explanations, together with the documents and circumstances surrounding them, are among the matters I believe warrant independent scrutiny.
When Eni makes a statement, I seek to identify it as the company's position.
When I present my interpretation of events, it should be recognized as my interpretation.
And when a document exists, my objective is to allow readers to access it.
Because the truth should not depend on the credibility of the person telling a story, but on the consistency of the evidence supporting it.
A story spanning six Boards of Directors
Since 2001, I have sought to bring the events surrounding my case to the attention of different bodies within Eni.
Over these 25 years, I have addressed communications to executives, directors, and corporate bodies responsible for governance and oversight.
My pursuit of an independent assessment has spanned six different compositions of Eni's Board of Directors.
I have also turned to external institutions and mechanisms, including Brazil's National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines (NCP Brazil), which offered Good Offices to the parties involved in this dispute.
Despite these initiatives, I am not aware of any independent investigation that has comprehensively examined the documents and the different accounts surrounding the Flinto Case.
It is precisely this gap that continues to motivate my efforts.
What do the first 100 episodes reveal?
The episodes published so far present a sequence of events that began long before this campaign.
They cover my professional career, the internal reports I made in 2001, my dismissal, communications addressed to the company's management, subsequent judicial proceedings, and the institutional initiatives that followed.
They also present documents relating to the three different explanations Eni has provided concerning my dismissal and, more recently, the Good Offices proceedings conducted by NCP Brazil.
The 100th episode, published on October 26, 2026, documents the measures I took in December 2021 to comply with Eni's second condition before mediation meetings could begin.
These measures included removing online publications, deleting ENI’S WAY social media pages, contacting LinkedIn's support team, and preparing a seven-page report documenting the steps taken.
But these hundred episodes represent only part of a story that continues.
To make the documentation easier to explore, I have brought together the first 100 episodes below, in episode order, with their original titles, brief summaries, and direct links to each publication.
You do not need to agree with my conclusions. I invite you to examine the documents.
THE FIRST 100 EPISODES OF ENI’S WAY
A documentary index — People. Facts. Documents. Answers.
EPISODE 01 - Eni: 25 Years of Silence!
For nearly 25 years, Eni has maintained public allegations against Flinto while declining an independent examination of extensive documentary evidence, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability, and corporate integrity.
EPISODE 02 - Whistleblower: Hero, Villain or Simply a Fool?
Flinto reflects on nearly 25 years of retaliation and legal battles, questioning whether companies genuinely protect whistleblowers or punish those who dare to expose suspected wrongdoing.
EPISODE 03 - The Day It All Began
In 2001, while working at AGIP do Brasil, an Eni subsidiary, Flinto identified suspected ethical violations and chose to report them, triggering a conflict that would span 25 years.
EPISODE 04 - Eni Code of Ethics
Eni’s Code of Ethics promised integrity, transparency, and protection against retaliation. Flinto trusted these commitments when reporting suspected wrongdoing in 2001, only to discover the gap between corporate principles and practice.
EPISODE 05 - Won the First Battle!
Following his dismissal after reporting suspected irregularities in 2001, Flinto achieved a significant legal victory when the Brazilian Labor Court formally recognized his role as a whistleblower.
EPISODE 06 - The Question Nobody Answered
Despite decades of documented allegations, legal proceedings, and appeals to corporate leadership and international authorities, Eni has never conducted an independent investigation into the Flinto Case.
EPISODE 07 - An Official Document from Eni
Eni’s official 2017 Shareholders’ Meeting Q&A presents allegations against Flinto that remain publicly available, despite his repeated requests for corrections and an independent examination of contradictory documentary evidence.
EPISODE 08 - Caso Flinto: The Official Eni Narrative
Following questions raised by a critical shareholder at Eni’s 2017 AGM, the company published its official account of Flinto’s dismissal, a narrative he challenges through documentary evidence.
EPISODE 09 - Eni Refuses to Investigate
Despite documentary evidence submitted to five Boards of Directors, three CEOs, and corporate governance bodies since 2001, Eni has never conducted an independent investigation into Flinto’s allegations.
EPISODE 10 - Why Doesn't Eni Investigate?
After 25 years of official statements and legal disputes, Flinto questions Eni’s continued failure to commission an independent investigation that could objectively verify competing accounts and documentary evidence.
EPISODE 11 - Eni: The Truth Doesn't Fear Investigation
Despite changes in leadership, governance structures, and compliance policies over 25 years, Eni has never independently examined Flinto’s documentary evidence, raising fundamental questions about corporate accountability.
EPISODE 12 - Eni: The Parallel State
In 2016, the Flinto Case was featured in "Lo Stato Parallelo", an investigative book by Italian journalists Andrea Greco and Giuseppe Oddo, following their examination of documentary evidence and independent sources.
EPISODE 13 - The Flinto Case: Eni's AGM
The Flinto Case reached Eni’s General Shareholders’ Meetings in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, where shareholders questioned the company about documentary evidence, the absence of an independent investigation, and an unanswered settlement proposal.
EPISODE 14 - A Whistleblower at Eni's AGM
Italian journalist and critical shareholder Mauro Meggiolaro brought the Flinto Case before Eni’s AGM four times, challenging the company’s handling of whistleblower allegations and demanding greater transparency and accountability.
EPISODE 15 - Eni's Way: A New Viewing Record
In June 2026, Eni’s Way surpassed 155,000 monthly page views, quadrupling May’s record and demonstrating growing public interest in the documentary evidence surrounding the Flinto Case.
EPISODE 16 - A Mediation Proposal That Eni Neither Accepted Nor Responded To
At Eni’s 2018 AGM, critical shareholder Mauro Meggiolaro publicly offered to mediate a dialogue between Eni and Flinto. The proposal, recorded in the official minutes, received no response.
EPISODE 17 - Eni: No Independent Investigation! Why?
Despite shareholder interventions, unanswered mediation proposals, leadership changes, and strengthened compliance commitments, Eni has never independently investigated the documentary evidence surrounding the Flinto Case.
EPISODE 18 - The Other Version
In 2014, Eni director Luigi Zingales revealed that the company had a different account of Flinto’s case. Disclosed publicly in 2017, that narrative later prompted formal GDPR rectification proceedings.
EPISODE 19 - The Official Eni Document That Remains Published
Eni’s 2017 AGM document publicly accused Flinto of misconduct, breaching confidentiality, and misusing its Code of Ethics. The allegations remain published and prompted OECD proceedings and GDPR rectification requests.
EPISODE 20 - Eni's Data Protection Officer
Flinto formally requested that Eni’s Data Protection Officer rectify four disputed statements in its 2017 AGM document, citing contradictory evidence and invoking his rights under the GDPR.
On August 22, 2024, Eni’s DPO rejected Flinto’s GDPR rectification request, arguing that the 2017 document accurately reflected shareholder discussions—a justification Flinto challenged before Italy’s Data Protection Authority.
EPISODE 22 - Eni's Narratives and My Documentary Evidence
Flinto introduces a documentary examination of Eni’s disputed 2017 narrative, presenting evidence from corporate records, public authorities, and independent sources to enable readers to assess the facts themselves.
EPISODE 23 - When the Chronology Speaks for Itself
Flinto introduces a documentary chronology of the events surrounding his 2001 whistleblowing and dismissal, highlighting discrepancies between the sequence of events and Eni’s official 2017 narrative.
EPISODE 24 - The Report Came Before the Dismissal
Contemporaneous documents establish that Flinto reported suspected irregularities at Eni’s Brazilian subsidiary in June 2001, before his dismissal, highlighting a crucial chronological element in assessing the company’s subsequent actions.
EPISODE 25 - Letter to the CEO of Eni's Brazilian Subsidiary
On August 3, 2001, just two days after his dismissal, Flinto formally challenged the decision in a letter to AGIP do Brasil’s CEO, requesting an impartial review of the facts.
EPISODE 26 - When I Turned to Eni's Own Ethics Committee
On February 1, 2002, following an unanswered appeal to AGIP do Brasil’s CEO, Flinto invoked Eni’s Code of Ethics and formally requested an impartial investigation by the company’s Ethics Committee.
EPISODE 27 - 2002: The First Version of My Dismissal
On February 19, 2002, AGIP do Brasil’s CEO officially attributed Flinto’s dismissal to administrative restructuring, denying any breach of trust and dismissing the relevance of Eni’s Code of Ethics.
EPISODE 28 - Six Boards of Directors... One Unanswered Request!
Over 25 years, Flinto submitted documentary evidence to six successive Eni Boards of Directors, repeatedly requesting an independent investigation. Despite leadership changes and renewed appeals, his request remains unanswered.
EPISODE 29 - The First Witness
In a notarized statement, former AGIP sales consultant Mateus de Campos Martins corroborates Flinto’s account of the 2001 events, describing how suspected irregularities were verified, reported to management, and followed by his dismissal.
EPISODE 30 - An Independent Witness
In a notarized declaration, former fuel retailers’ association president Aldo Locatelli confirms reviewing Flinto’s allegations, describes subsequent inquiries by AGIP executives, and recounts events preceding Flinto’s dismissal in 2001.
EPISODE 31 - When the Recordings Speak
Audio recordings preserved since 2001 reveal statements by three former AGIP employees concerning the reported irregularities, management’s knowledge of the allegations, and events surrounding Flinto’s dismissal.
EPISODE 32 - Three Documents, One Truth
Three independent documents—from Brasil Telecom, a Brazilian public prosecutor, and an AGIP fuel retailer—provide evidence of alleged fictitious fuel transactions and investigations surrounding the irregularities Flinto reported in 2001.
EPISODE 33 - Internal Audit Report
An internal AGIP audit report dated July 26, 2001, obtained from Petrobras in 2021, documents irregularities involving TELEMAT and confirms that the company investigated Flinto’s allegations shortly before his dismissal.
EPISODE 34 - The Audit Confirmed Irregularities, But...
AGIP’s July 2001 internal audit documented fictitious invoicing, missing records, and irregular fuel transactions. However, Flinto questions why other serious allegations contained in his extensive whistleblowing dossier were excluded from its conclusions.
EPISODE 35 - The Service Stations & The Front-Men
Flinto examines allegations that an AGIP regional manager operated company-owned service stations through intermediaries, questioning why the July 2001 audit omitted these potential conflicts of interest despite prior reports and witness testimony.
EPISODE 36 - The Tanker Trucks & The Front-Men
Flinto details allegations that tanker trucks linked to an AGIP regional manager were financed through questionable arrangements and used in company operations, raising questions about conflicts of interest overlooked by the 2001 audit.
EPISODE 37 - What Wasn't Investigated... Why?
Flinto summarizes significant omissions in AGIP’s 2001 internal audit, questioning why alleged conflicts of interest, service stations, tanker trucks, and financing arrangements remained unexamined despite documented irregularities.
EPISODE 38 - August 1, 2026: 25 Years of Truth!
Marking 25 years since his dismissal, Flinto presents 25 documented facts tracing his whistleblowing, subsequent appeals to Eni’s leadership and international institutions, and enduring demand for an independent investigation.
EPISODE 39 - Conflict of Interest #1
Flinto questions why AGIP’s 2001 internal audit failed to assess a family relationship between the Cuiabá Regional Manager and his Rio de Janeiro counterpart, who oversaw the branch during the investigation.
EPISODE 40 - Conflict of Interest #2
Flinto highlights an alleged family and business relationship between AGIP’s Cuiabá and Paulínia Regional Managers involving a fuel transportation company, questioning why the 2001 audit overlooked potential conflicts of interest.
EPISODE 41 - Conflict of Interest #3
Flinto examines a potential conflict of interest involving AGIP’s Commercial Director, a Regional Sales Manager, and corporate sponsorship of the director’s son, questioning why these relationships were not assessed during the 2001 audit.
EPISODE 42 - The Guardians of Ethics vs. Their Own Ethics
Flinto recounts his ethics complaint against Eni’s former Chief Audit Executive, Marco Petracchini, questioning compliance with international auditing standards. The Institute of Internal Auditors ultimately found insufficient grounds to establish an ethical violation.
EPISODE 43 - The "Institutional Narrative" of the Flinto Case
Flinto examines a letter by Eni’s former Chief Audit Executive, Marco Petracchini, arguing that it sidestepped his technical auditing complaints while establishing a disputed narrative subsequently reflected in Eni’s official communications.
EPISODE 44 - When the Whistleblowing Report Reached Eni’s Headquarters
On August 1, 2002, Flinto formally brought his whistleblowing allegations and subsequent dismissal to Eni’s Board of Directors in Italy, requesting accountability under the company’s own Code of Ethics.
EPISODE 45 - Review and Further Investigate Every Issue
On October 3, 2002, Eni’s headquarters instructed Agip do Brasil’s CEO to urgently review and investigate Flinto’s allegations. Four days later, however, an internal document shifted attention toward the whistleblower himself.
EPISODE 46 - Four Days Later...
On October 7, 2002, Agip do Brasil responded to Eni’s headquarters with a memorandum defending Flinto’s dismissal while acknowledging that subsequent investigations confirmed misconduct and led to three employees being dismissed.
EPISODE 47 - The CEO of Agip Petroli Came to Brazil
Following Flinto’s appeal to Eni’s Board and Agip do Brasil’s October 2002 response, Agip Petroli CEO Angelo Mario Taraborrelli visited Brazil, raising questions about headquarters’ continued involvement in the case.
EPISODE 48 - After Headquarters' Visit...
Following Eni headquarters’ intervention in 2002, several Agip do Brasil regional executives were dismissed or left the company, followed by the Commercial Director in 2003. Flinto questions how these departures align with the subsidiary’s earlier rejection of his allegations.
EPISODE 49 - Eni Never Contacted Me... Why?
Despite headquarters’ intervention and subsequent executive dismissals, Eni never contacted Flinto to hear his account or examine his evidence. As the deadline for legal action approached, he decided to seek justice through Brazil’s Labor Court.
EPISODE 50 - I Turned to the Courts
On July 31, 2003, Flinto filed a labor lawsuit against Agip do Brasil, challenging the circumstances of his dismissal. Although the Court rejected his damages claim in March 2004, its judgment contained significant findings concerning his whistleblowing.
EPISODE 51 - My Role of Whistleblower Was Confirmed
In March 2004, Brazil’s Labor Court recognized that Flinto had identified and properly reported irregularities in accordance with Eni’s Code of Ethics. Nevertheless, it rejected his damages claim, finding no unlawful dismissal.
EPISODE 52 - The Merits Were Never Heard
Flinto’s appeal against the 2004 Labor Court judgment was rejected on procedural grounds concerning proof of payment of court costs. Consequently, the appellate judges never examined the merits of his alleged retaliatory dismissal.
EPISODE 53 - The Labor Proceedings Ended
Despite official confirmation from CAIXA that the disputed court costs had been paid, Brazil’s Superior Labor Court rejected Flinto’s appeal in May 2009, ending six years of litigation without appellate review of his retaliation claim.
EPISODE 54 - 2009: New Letter to Eni’s Board of Directors
On October 19, 2009, Flinto submitted a ten-page Memorial to Eni’s CEO Paolo Scaroni and its governance bodies, requesting an independent investigation and restoration of his reputation. The company provided no response.
EPISODE 55 - Not Answer... I Turned to Its Stakeholders
After Eni failed to respond to his 2009 Memorial, Flinto contacted major shareholders and other stakeholders, seeking an independent investigation. In 2010, Eni responded by initiating legal proceedings against him and the Brazilian Institute for Business Ethics.
EPISODE 56 - Eni Finally Responded. But...
In 2010, Eni filed a €15 million defamation lawsuit against Flinto and the Brazilian Institute for Business Ethics, presenting a new explanation for his dismissal that differed from its earlier accounts.
EPISODE 57 - What Does the Market Say About Me?
A former Royal FIC executive documented allegations circulating in the job market falsely associating Flinto with the corruption he reported. Flinto examines how this damaging narrative may have undermined his career and professional reputation.
EPISODE 58 - Whistleblowing Should Not End in Punishment
Flinto describes the long-term professional and financial consequences of his dismissal, including a lost opportunity to join Petrobras, interrupted Social Security contributions, and reduced retirement benefits, highlighting the importance of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation.
EPISODE 59 - 2014: A New Eni Board. But...
In April and May 2014, Flinto appealed to Eni’s newly appointed leadership, including Chairwoman Emma Marcegaglia and CEO Claudio Descalzi, requesting an independent examination of his case while litigation initiated by Eni continued in Italy.
EPISODE 60 - The Claim Is Unfounded!
On September 29, 2014, Rome’s Civil Court dismissed Eni’s €15 million defamation lawsuit against Flinto and the Brazilian Institute for Business Ethics as unfounded, ordering the company to reimburse €32,344 in legal costs.
EPISODE 61 - After the Judgment: A €5 Million Proposal
Following the dismissal of Eni’s €15 million lawsuit, Flinto’s lawyer formally requested €5 million in compensation on January 20, 2015, after documented contacts with Eni’s legal representative. No settlement was reached.
EPISODE 62 - Eni: From €15 Million to €5 Million
After its €15 million defamation claim was dismissed, Eni appealed and reduced its demand to €5 million—the same amount Flinto had previously requested in settlement discussions. He highlights the coincidence without alleging a proven connection.
EPISODE 63 - 2014: Eni’s Way Goes Public
After unsuccessful appeals to Eni’s leadership in 2002, 2009, and 2014, Flinto launched Eni’s Way on social media, making documents, correspondence, and court records publicly accessible for independent examination.
EPISODE 64 - They Examined the Documents
In 2016, Italian investigative journalists Andrea Greco and Giuseppe Oddo included the Flinto Case in "Eni: Lo Stato Parallelo", following their examination of documentary evidence and consultation with independent sources.
EPISODE 65 - From Retaliation to a Mission
In August 2003, Flinto founded the Brazilian Institute for Business Ethics, inspired by his experience as a whistleblower at Agip do Brasil. The Institute promotes ethical conduct in companies and among university students, preparing future business leaders.
EPISODE 66 - 2017: Ten Questions. No Individual Answers!
At Eni’s 2017 AGM, shareholder Mauro Meggiolaro submitted ten questions concerning Flinto’s dismissal, alleged retaliation, and the company’s handling of his case. Eni issued a consolidated response introducing another disputed account of his dismissal.
EPISODE 67 - The Document Wasn't There
At its 2017 AGM, Eni cited its 2002 Annual Report to support allegations concerning Flinto’s dismissal. However, Flinto examined the 354-page report and found no reference to himself, his case, or the conclusions attributed to it.
EPISODE 68 - 2017: A Second Lawsuit Against Me
In September 2017, while Eni’s first lawsuit remained under appeal, the company and executives Marco Petracchini and Massimo Mantovani initiated a second legal action against Flinto, alleging defamation and slander and using Eni’s Way publications as evidence.
EPISODE 69 - What Does Eni's Way Seek?
After 25 years of appeals to Eni’s leadership and governance bodies, Flinto reiterates his central request: a genuinely independent, transparent, and impartial examination of all documentary evidence, without predetermined conclusions.
EPISODE 70 - A Public Proposal for Mediation
At Eni’s May 10, 2018 AGM, critical shareholder Mauro Meggiolaro publicly offered to mediate between Eni and Flinto to resolve their longstanding dispute. The proposal was recorded in the official meeting minutes, but the mediation never took place.
EPISODE 71 - Eni Appealed. The Court Rejected It!
On October 16, 2019, the Rome Court of Appeal rejected Eni’s appeal in its defamation lawsuit against Flinto and the Brazilian Institute for Business Ethics, finding insufficient evidence of consequential damage and ordering Eni to pay €10,000 in legal costs.
EPISODE 72 - 2019: The Court-Referred Mediation
On October 29, 2019, during Eni’s second lawsuit against Flinto, Judge Antonella Di Tullio invited the parties to pursue mediation. The proceedings subsequently reached the Rome Bar Association Mediation Body in July 2020.
EPISODE 73 - 2020: A New Chairwoman. But...
On April 19, 2020, Flinto contacted Lucia Calvosa, Eni’s incoming Chairwoman, submitting four documents detailing his whistleblowing, court proceedings, and unanswered governance questions, seeking an independent examination of his case.
EPISODE 74 - Eni's AGM 2020: 13 Questions... One Answer!
At Eni’s May 13, 2020 AGM, shareholder Mauro Meggiolaro submitted 13 questions concerning the Flinto Case, including documentary evidence, mediation, and an independent investigation. Eni declined to address them individually, citing ongoing judicial proceedings.
EPISODE 75 - The Court-Referred Mediation
On July 3, 2020, court-referred mediation took place in Rome concerning Eni’s second lawsuit against Flinto. The proceedings ended without an agreement, leaving his longstanding request for an independent investigation unresolved.
EPISODE 76 - A New Board. The Same Request: Investigate!
Following Eni’s 2020 Board renewal, Flinto once again submitted documentary evidence and requested an independent investigation into his dismissal and the company’s conflicting accounts. With his request unresolved, he turned to the OECD.
EPISODE 77 - Taking the Flinto Case to the OECD
On July 16, 2020, after receiving no response from Eni’s newly appointed Board, Flinto filed a complaint with Brazil’s OECD National Contact Point, presenting documentary evidence concerning his whistleblowing, dismissal, and subsequent disputes.
EPISODE 78 - When Italian Diplomacy Entered My Case
In November 2020, Italian diplomatic officials referred the Flinto Case to Ambassador Francesco Azzarello in Brazil. The Embassy confirmed it would contact Eni, and a subsequent conversation with the Ambassador raised the possibility of an amicable settlement.
EPISODE 79 - Eni Was Waiting for a Settlement Proposal
On November 26, 2020, Italian Ambassador Francesco Azzarello informed Flinto that, following diplomatic contact, Eni was awaiting an amicable settlement proposal. Flinto subsequently instructed his Italian lawyer to submit a formal proposal on December 18, 2020.
EPISODE 80 - The €5.5 Million Settlement Proposal
On December 18, 2020, Flinto’s Italian lawyer formally submitted a €5.5 million settlement proposal to Eni, supported by newly obtained internal Agip documents from Petrobras and a detailed reconstruction of the case.
EPISODE 81 - 120 Days... No Answer!
On April 19, 2021, after receiving no response to his €5.5 million settlement proposal for 120 days, Flinto contacted Eni’s Chairwoman and Board, requesting confirmation of receipt and an opportunity to discuss resolving the longstanding dispute.
EPISODE 82 - The Flinto Case Returns to Eni's AGM
At Eni’s May 12, 2021 AGM, shareholder Mauro Meggiolaro submitted three questions concerning Flinto’s unanswered December 2020 settlement proposal, asking why Eni had requested it, why no response had followed, and when the company intended to reply.
EPISODE 83 - Three Questions. One More Answer!
At Eni’s 2021 AGM, the company addressed three questions about Flinto’s December 2020 settlement proposal with a single response, citing ongoing proceedings and declining further discussion. It did not clarify why the requested proposal remained unanswered.
EPISODE 84 - 13 Years of Questions. But...
Following Eni’s 2021 AGM, Italian magazine *Valori* criticized several company responses to critical shareholders as evasive. Although the article did not specifically assess the Flinto Case, Flinto questions whether Eni’s unanswered settlement proposal reflected a similar approach.
EPISODE 85 - Why Did Eni Mention the NCP Brazil?
At its 2021 AGM, Eni cited ongoing litigation and Flinto’s July 2020 complaint before Brazil’s OECD National Contact Point to justify declining further discussion of his unanswered settlement proposal, prompting an examination of the OECD proceedings.
EPISODE 86 - What Is NCP Brazil?
Flinto explains the role of National Contact Points under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, highlighting their mandate to promote responsible business conduct and handle complaints alleging corporate non-compliance. He introduces the mechanism through which his case reached NCP Brazil.
EPISODE 87 - What Is a Specific Instance?
Flinto explains the OECD National Contact Point complaint mechanism, including the six criteria used during the Initial Assessment. He emphasizes that accepting a Specific Instance for further examination does not establish a violation of the OECD Guidelines.
EPISODE 88 - What Are Good Offices?
Flinto explains Good Offices under the OECD National Contact Point mechanism, highlighting voluntary mediation, dialogue, and possible outcomes. He clarifies that offering Good Offices does not establish corporate wrongdoing and that unsuccessful mediation may still lead to a Final Statement.
EPISODE 89 - The Flinto Case Reaches NCP Brazil
On July 15, 2020, Flinto signed a formal complaint against Eni under the OECD Guidelines, alleging violations involving whistleblower protection, corporate disclosure, and human rights. He requested NCP Brazil’s Good Offices to seek a resolution.
EPISODE 90 - Did NCP Brazil Accept the Flinto Case?
On October 16, 2020, NCP Brazil accepted the Flinto Case as Specific Instance No. 04/2020 for further consideration. Subsequent consultations involved NCP Italy. Acceptance allowed the proceedings to advance without establishing wrongdoing by Eni.
EPISODE 91 - Eni Faces New Questions
In April 2021, NCP Brazil informed Flinto that newly submitted documents and developments had prompted additional questions for Eni, with responses expected by the end of May. The proceedings also opened the possibility of dialogue through Good Offices.
EPISODE 92 - Eni's First Response to NCP Brazil
On March 9, 2021, Eni’s Chief Legal Officer Stefano Speroni submitted a nine-page response to NCP Brazil, challenging Flinto’s complaint, questioning newly obtained Petrobras documents and settlement motives, and expressing reservations about Good Offices without attaching supporting evidence.
EPISODE 93 - Why Did Eni Question Good Offices?
In its March 2021 response to NCP Brazil, Eni acknowledged the purpose of Good Offices but questioned their effectiveness, citing Flinto’s public statements and previous proceedings as obstacles to mediation. Flinto reaffirmed his willingness to pursue dialogue.
EPISODE 94 - Eni Questioned My Motives. But...
In its March 2021 response to NCP Brazil, Eni questioned Flinto’s motives, portraying his €5.5 million settlement proposal as evidence of primarily financial objectives. Flinto argues that seeking compensation does not invalidate allegations of corporate misconduct or the pursuit of accountability.
EPISODE 95 - Good Offices Approved
On July 20, 2021, NCP Brazil’s Interministerial Working Group approved the offer of Good Offices to Flinto and Eni, opening a path toward voluntary mediation. The decision facilitated dialogue without establishing any violation of the OECD Guidelines.
EPISODE 96 - I Accepted NCP Brazil’s Good Offices
On July 29, 2021, Flinto formally accepted NCP Brazil’s offer of Good Offices, seeking institutional mediation with Eni after years of unsuccessful settlement initiatives. He hoped the process would facilitate dialogue, examination of evidence, and appropriate remedies.
EPISODE 97 - Eni’s First Condition for Good Offices
On September 3, 2021, Eni accepted NCP Brazil’s Good Offices but subsequently required all communications to occur exclusively through the mediator. Flinto formally accepted this condition on October 21, allowing preparations for mediation to proceed.
EPISODE 98 - Mediators Approved in Just 49 Minutes!
On October 26, 2021, NCP Brazil proposed two mediators for the Flinto Case. Flinto approved both within 49 minutes, while Eni confirmed its acceptance on November 8, allowing preparations for the Good Offices mediation to advance.
EPISODE 99 - Eni’s Second Condition for Good Offices
On December 10, 2021, NCP Brazil’s draft Work Plan recorded Eni’s requirement that Flinto remove publications considered offensive and refrain from new campaigns against the company. Compliance was required before mediation meetings could begin.
EPISODE 100 - I Removed Everything!
In December 2021, Flinto took down Eni’s Way and removed social media content to comply with Eni’s second condition for Good Offices. He documented these measures in a seven-page report to NCP Brazil, seeking to enable mediation.
ONE QUESTION FOR ENI
After 100 episodes and 25 years of documented events, I believe it is necessary to publicly renew a request I have been making for a very long time.
Why does Eni not commission a truly independent investigation into the Flinto Case?
I am not asking the company to acknowledge my allegations in advance.
I am not asking its directors to adopt my interpretation of events.
Nor am I asking them to disregard the arguments Eni itself has presented over the years.
I am asking that all accounts be subjected to an independent, impartial, and evidence-based assessment.
In my view, such an investigation should:
Be conducted by professionals with no prior involvement in the Flinto Case and no conflicts of interest.
Examine documents contemporaneous with the events of 2001, as well as records produced subsequently.
Assess the three different explanations provided by the company regarding my dismissal.
Verify how the internal reports and communications addressed to corporate governance bodies were handled.
Give all parties the opportunity to submit documents, provide clarifications, and present their respective accounts.
Produce reasoned conclusions, with transparency consistent with applicable legal obligations and the rights of those involved.
I publicly reaffirm my willingness to cooperate fully with such an investigation.
I will make the documents in my possession available and answer any questions that may be necessary.
What I seek is an examination of the evidence by professionals who have not previously participated in decisions concerning my case.
Silence also deserves scrutiny
For 25 years, I have presented documents, sent correspondence, raised questions, and approached different institutional channels.
I recognize that the existence of an allegation does not, by itself, establish that wrongdoing occurred.
I also acknowledge that disagreement between parties does not necessarily mean that either side is acting in bad faith.
But I believe another principle is equally important:
A documented allegation should not be ignored simply because examining it may be uncomfortable for an organization.
Corporate governance must demonstrate its effectiveness especially when the matters under review are complex, longstanding, or potentially damaging to a company's reputation.
It is precisely in such circumstances that public commitments to ethics, integrity, and transparency are truly put to the test.
One hundred episodes later...
When I launched this campaign, I knew I was undertaking an extensive task.
The documentation accumulated over 25 years is substantial, the events are numerous, and many issues require careful context.
But one conviction justified that effort:
People deserve the opportunity to examine the documents before forming an opinion about the Flinto Case.
Today, having reached the 100th episode, that conviction remains unchanged.
I do not know how many more episodes will be needed to tell the entire story.
I only know that the first hundred do not exhaust the events or answer every question.
That is why the campaign will continue.
Not to perpetuate a dispute, but to preserve its documentary record, clarify the events, and insist on the importance of a truly independent assessment.
One hundred episodes. Twenty-five years. Hundreds of documents.
And one question that still awaits an answer:
ENI, WHY NOT INDEPENDENTLY INVESTIGATE THE FLINTO CASE?
I am not asking anyone to believe me.
I am simply asking people to examine the documents before reaching a conclusion.
ENI’S WAY — 25 YEARS OF TRUTH
People. Facts. Documents. Answers.
