Environmental responsibility

Edison has always been committed to sustainable development in all of its activities, both in Italy and abroad, and has always been keenly aware of the needs of its employees, stakeholders and the environment in which it operates. Its commitment to environmental protection, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement is embodied in actions that, over the years, enabled Edison to achieve levels of excellence in its performance, in terms of reducing its impact on the environment through:

• the adoption of certified environmental management systems to monitor and manage significant environmental issues and factors that, while their impact is smaller, can be held at levels of excellence;
• use of the best techniques available, with the aim of constantly reducing emissions levels, alongside research and development of new technologies and less polluting energy sources;
• ongoing use of programs to train and increase the awareness of employees and outside contractors, because improving the environment requires, above all, the daily effort of everyone who works for and with Edison.

The significant environmental issues over which Edison can have an effect vary depending on the areas of business in which Edison operates. In all cases, the Company deploys mitigation, monitoring and control activities designed to steadily reduce its environmental footprint by using resources with a low polluting impact, improving waste management and increasing waste recycling and treatment through the development of facilities capable of an environmental performance at the excellence level.