SME (small and mediumsized enterprises) project

The project, which began in 2020 with the creation of two new Qualification Systems, one for gas networks, the other for water networks, aims to promote the development of the Group’s supply chain, supporting initiatives to qualify, empower and grow Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, in line with the guidelines set out in the 2022-2028 Sustainable Value Creation Plan.

The objectives of the project are: to grow SMEs dimensionally, economically and structurally, accompanying them with “targeted growth” paths and through the constant monitoring of their performance (e.g. % annual growth or % increase in turnover): % annual growth of new qualified SMEs or % increase in turnover).

During the year, 16 small and medium enterprises were qualified, which took part in tenders below threshold in accordance with Italyn Legislative Decree no. 50/2016 (Tenders Code). Orders were assigned to 9 suppliers, who are carrying out the activities and whose performance is monitored through the operational Vendor Rating. In 2022, Italgas defined guidelines for the “guided” growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, not only for network operations but also for innovative start-ups and SMEs.