We work to achieve “zero-emissions” and maximum efficiency in the use of resources.
The ICT sector relies on fixed and mobile network infrastructures and data centers that require significant amounts of energy and, therefore, generate considerable CO2 emissions. An environmental issue that, with the increase in energy costs resulting from the recent crisis, also translates into a business issue.
To curb the effects of climate change, as early as 2020 we have started a program to progressively decarbonize the activities of the supply chain, to make the energy consumption of assets more efficient, to increase the use of renewable energy sources, including self-production, and to promote circular models to reduce waste and valorize resources.
From 2022, to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, we have included two new targets in the ESG Plan: a 47% reduction in upstream and downstream emissions occurring in the value chain (Scope 3) by 2030, and Net Zero emissions (Scope 1+2+3) by 2040. Also, in 2022, our climate strategy was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has confirmed the coherence of this strategy with the goal of keeping global warming within 1.5°C as established by the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The validated SBTi* targets to be achieved by 2030 (compared to 2019) include: a 47% reduction in Scope 3, with a focus on those related to the purchase of goods and services, to capital goods, and to the use of sold products; and a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions determined by the company's production activities and purchased energy.
The strategy is completed with the inclusion of:
- a circular economy target to reduce and valorize waste (Circular Economy Ratio 2€/kg by 2025);
- a target for green products and smartphones to encourage customers towards more sustainable choices (≥70% green products and smartphones by 2025).