A process of continuous improvement

Through comprehensive environmental and energy assessments conducted at all of its sites. Almaviva has identified the environmental factors that have the most significant impact, namely energy consumption, waste production, and water consumption. This assessment takes into account both direct and indirect environmental impacts, assigning each one a score that classifies it as acceptable, to be monitored, or critical.

One of the challenges associated with waste is the risk of improperly sorting and managing the waste produced. At sites with a higher amount of waste production (Rome and Milan), internal and third-party audits are conducted, with the relative appointment of a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (D.G.S.A.), while in the other sites, third-party audits are carried out in order to identify any irregularities.

One of the primary risks associated with the consumption of water from the water network, managed directly by Almaviva Group, is that of leaks in the circuits and system failures. The Group management of this aspect includes continuous monitoring at the two main sites in order to detect any anomalies. Monitoring at other of the group’s locations is performed based on the size and on the type of service provided.

Energy consumption is a crucial aspect that Almaviva is committed to addressing. Directly under the control of Almaviva Group, the main risk is excess consumption due to system malfunctions or incorrect implementation corporate policies. In this context, therefore, consumption is continuously monitored.

Consumption management within the group includes: dissemination of the Group environmental and energy policy, both inside and outside the corporate structure; regular monitoring of consumption through the use of dedicated energy management systems; assessment of energy variables during the design and development of supplies in order to identify the best solutions with regard to environmental protection in the choice of hardware and in the application of software; and the periodic definition of environmental and energy efficiency goals and the tracking of their progress.

In 2010, the Group implemented an Energy Planning Process, which makes it possible to establish an action plan for the improvement of energy performance, starting with analysis of the activities that affect consumption. This process is divided into five main phases: it begins with identification and analysis of historical data on energy use followed by benchmark and risk analyses. After this the most significant consumption areas are identified before finally evaluating performance, defining objectives, and identifying opportunities for improvement.