Planet
For the future of the planet
SDG
Environmental protection and decarbonisation are objectives pursued in every area of our business: in gas distribution, with the evolution of networks to make them suitable for renewable gases; in the water sector, with the efficient management of resources; through the enhancement of the activities of the ESCO Geoside and the reduction of energy consumption and emissions. We are attentive to protecting the ecosystems in which we operate and promoting the circular economy.
QuoteOur guiding principles for value creation are the realization of new networks ready to handle renewable gases and the push on efficiency for a streamlined use of resources.
Material topics
- Network innovation and digitisation
- Adoption of circular economy principles
- Energy transition and the fight against climate change
- Management of ecosystems and biodiversity
Medium to long-term impacts
- Digitisation, innovation, efficiency, safety and sustainability of gas distribution infrastructures
- Energy security of the country
- Digitisation, innovation, efficiency, safety and sustainability of gas distribution infrastructures
- Decarbonisation of the country in line with European Union targets
- Safe and efficient access to energy for everyone
- Decarbonisation of the country in line with European Union targets
- Mitigation of environmental impacts, protection of ecosystems, support for the European Union’s circularity targets
- Safe and efficient access to energy for everyone
- Energy security of the country
- Economic development of the country
- Digitisation, innovation, efficiency, safety and sustainability of gas distribution infrastructures
- Safe and efficient access to energy for everyone
- Energy security of the country
Our commitment to creating sustainable value
We contribute to the fight against climate change
| Action | Target | 2022 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Enhancing the ESCo Geoside's activities |
| 9,530 tCO2eq |
| Reducing the Group's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions |
| -18.5% Scope 1 and 2 emissions -20.3% of net energy consumption -13% gas leakage rate |
| Reducing greenhouse emissions from the Group's value chain |
| -25% Scope 3 emissions |
We leverage digitisation to achieve energy transition and decarbonisation
| Action | Target | Performance 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Repurposing the network to increase its flexibility and ensure the necessary connections for biomethane and hydrogen distribution |
| 95% of the network is already compatible with a 20% H2, in blend H2NG (plants currently compatible up to 2%) At the end of 2022, DANA operated 80 of the 767 plants in the Italgas Group's network. There are 2,091 digitised sub-networks, out of the Italgas Group's total of 5,550 sub-networks (total figure as at 31 December 2022) |
| Extending the network to non-methanised territories |
| 6,000 new users connected to the Group's natural gas distribution network expansions in Italy |
We protect ecosystems and stimulate the economy
| Action | Target | 2022 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing eco-design principles in the production of smart meters |
| In 2022, the first prototype was produced and manufactured, and around 20,000 pre-series pieces are scheduled for production and installation towards the end of 2023 |
| Reducing the amount of waste sent for disposal |
| 97.6% of annual waste produced by the Group sent for recovery 94.5% of annual waste produced by the Group's contractors sent for recovery |
| Managing and mitigating the Group's impact on ecosystems |
| Issuance of Guidelines for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BES) Management and Ecological Sensitivity Mapping for the Biodiversity of Italgas Assets |
Network innovation and digitisation to enable energy transition and decarbonisation
The innovation is the main driver of our development strategy. The capacity to consolidate our leadership position in Italy and Europe by being at the forefront, also at a global level, in the gas distribution segment, is driven by technological innovation. Through digitisation, networks are adapted to accommodate and distribute different and renewable gases such as biomethane, biogas and hydrogen.
destined for network digitisation in the 2022-2028 Strategic Plan
Attention to the environment
The sustainability targets set for 2028 aim to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption, allowing the Group to stay ahead of the EU's 2030 targets.
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