For us, sustainability is much more than environmental responsibility: it is a deep commitment to the region we call home and to the people who live and work here every day.
We believe in a future where nature, communities and economic growth move forward together. That is why we place renewable energy at the heart of our business, already generating 4 TWh of electricity from renewable sources (opens in a new tab)today.
Here are the key milestones on our journey towards sustainability, embracing both the environment and people.
First Sustainability Plan
In 2016, we issued our first Green Bond and launched a structured sustainability management approach. It was the year we transformed our values into concrete actions, laying the foundations for a long-term commitment to sustainability.
Issue of the first Green Bond
In 2017, we strengthened our engagement with stakeholders and adopted our first Sustainability Plan (2017-2021), approved by both the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. This milestone marked the beginning of a shared long-term strategy designed to create lasting value and guide our sustainability journey in the years ahead.
Sustainability Programme 2017 – 2021
In 2018, we strengthened our commitment to sustainability by establishing a dedicated governance structure, ensuring clear accountability and shared ownership of our sustainability objectives. We published our first Sustainability Report, marking an important step towards greater transparency. In addition, for the first time, the variable remuneration of selected key roles was linked to the achievement of sustainability targets, embedding responsibility and incentives into our management approach.
Publication of the first Sustainability Report for 2017
In 2019, we adopted our Sustainability Policy, establishing the guiding principles that underpin our responsible business practices. At the same time, we introduced an integrated risk management approach that systematically considers environmental, social and economic dimensions, strengthening our ability to address the challenges of an ever-evolving world.
Introduction of a Group-wide sustainability policy
In 2020, we integrated sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our strategic plan, recognising the importance of a comprehensive approach to addressing environmental and social challenges. This marked a key milestone in making sustainability a cornerstone of our decisions and actions.
Risk Management
In 2021, we set science-based emissions reduction targets and introduced a procedure for managing reputational risks and stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparency and accountability. We also launched offsetting initiatives covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 operational emissions.
Integrated Business Plan
In 2022, we received an EcoVadis rating, recognising our commitment to sustainability and the effectiveness of our sustainability practices. We also introduced the 2022-2027 Sustainability Plan, setting the course for the years ahead, and updated our Vision 2031 and Business Plan, aligning them with ESG criteria.
offsetting operational emissions
In 2023, we issued our first retail Green Bond, marking a significant milestone in sustainable finance. We achieved the EcoVadis Gold rating and participated in COP28, further strengthening our role in the international climate dialogue. Fitch's ESG assessment also confirmed the robustness and transparency of our sustainability commitment.
Science Based Targets
In 2024, we achieved PAS 24000 certification, recognising the quality of our sustainability management system. We also secured approval of our ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets, reinforcing our commitment to addressing climate change through science-based goals. Finally, we published our first report in compliance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), ensuring the highest level of transparency and alignment with the most advanced European reporting standards.
In 2025, Alperia further strengthened its sustainability governance, focusing on the structured and integrated measurement of environmental, social and economic performance. In this context, the implementation project of ESGeo was launched, a system designed to support the systematic and digital collection of ESG information, with the objective of enhancing transparency in ESG data management and strengthening the link between sustainability data, strategy, and planning and control tools.
To support this path, the Sustainability Management function was integrated into the Strategy, Controlling and Sustainability Department, consolidating the link between sustainability and long-term value creation and making the Group’s energy transition increasingly robust, measurable and future-oriented.
Il nostro impegno per la sostenibilità resta centrale nella strategia aziendale, con l’obiettivo di promuovere uno sviluppo responsabile, equilibrato e duraturo, in armonia con il territorio, le persone e le comunità.