Green transition

Policies for the environment

Iren Group operates in sectors that, by their nature, generate direct and indirect impacts on the environment and, in turn, are strongly influenced by the natural resources used in the processes. Aware of its role in the ecosystem in which it operates, Iren places the protection of the quality of the environment and the rational use of natural resources at the centre of its commitments and strategy.

 

Decarbonization and reduction of emissions

In its strategic guidelines, Iren Group has made a commitment to constant containment of emissions into the atmosphere, defining objectives for the reduction of CO2 emissions and the increase in those avoided thanks mainly to the use of renewable sources, district heating and to the valorisation of waste as a material.

energy production carbon intensity of 2023

Over 1.4 mln

tons of CO2 avoided

from waste

Energy production and saving to reduce environmental and economic impacts

Iren Group has defined important objectives in its development plan to produce ‘green’ energy and save natural resources, particularly energy resources, is committed to ensuring high levels of energy efficiency in the management of its activities and offers energy efficiency solutions to customers. Choices that contribute not only to reducing environmental impacts, but also to mitigating the economic impact on communities resulting from the rising cost of energy commodities.

71%

of sorted waste collection in the legacy regions 

Emilia, Liguria and Piedmont

 

Circular waste management

Reducing waste production and increasing recovery is the guideline by which the Iren Group governs its own waste and the waste it manages for local communities: a goal that can be pursued by following the principles of prevention, sustainability and safety and by taking care of the dialogue with institutions, citizens and educational and university institutions.

 

46%

of managed waste sent to the material recovery chain

 

Circular waste management

Reducing waste production and increasing recovery is the guideline by which the Iren Group governs its own waste and the waste it manages for local communities: a goal that can be pursued by following the principles of prevention, sustainability and safety and by taking care of the dialogue with institutions, citizens and educational and university institutions.

 

Circular waste management

Circular waste management

7 mln cubic meters

of purified water recovered for irrigation or industrial purposes

Circular waste management

Reducing waste production and increasing recovery is the guideline by which the Iren Group governs its own waste and the waste it manages for local communities: a goal that can be pursued by following the principles of prevention, sustainability and safety and by taking care of the dialogue with institutions, citizens and educational and university institutions.

Circular waste management

Circular waste management

6 mln cubic meters

of biomethane

produced by the Group in 2022

Circular waste management

Reducing waste production and increasing recovery is the guideline by which the Iren Group governs its own waste and the waste it manages for local communities: a goal that can be pursued by following the principles of prevention, sustainability and safety and by taking care of the dialogue with institutions, citizens and educational and university institutions.

Circular waste management

Circular waste management

Sustainable use of water resources

The goals outlined in the Group’s Business Plan include the rational use and protection of water resources; consequently, the Group has defined targets regarding the quantity of water resources withdrawn for distribution for drinking water purposes and the quality of waste returned to the environment, representing key factors for sustainable management. 

3,675,000

inhabitants reached by the Group's purification capacity

31.1%

network losses compared with the national average of 40.7%

Protection of biodiversity 

To protect biodiversity and natural habitats, as well as entering into partnerships with Bodies, Institutions and Associations, Iren Group has developed a policy to ensure that the activities managed are compatible and sustainable for the environment and maintain its natural balance.