The contracts signed with Enel X will make it possible to operationally launch Leonardo's self-production program with renewable sources, covering 10% of the annual energy needs of the sites concerned
An ambitious program to increase the share of energy from renewable sources, enhance its industrial areas, reduce CO2 emissions and diversify energy supply sources, a very topical issue in this moment of strong market tension. This is the energy efficiency plan and progressive decarbonisation of Leonardo's industrial activities, also supported by the signing of agreements with Enel X, Enel's global business line dedicated to innovative services, which are part of the strategic partnership launched between Leonardo and Enel for the development of sustainable and innovative solutions. The first contracts will allow the Leonardo di Nola (NA) and Vergiate (VA) sites to use green energy for the needs of the sites themselves, reducing the load from the external network also in support of business continuity.
“The Self-Production Program, included in Leonardo's Sustainability Plan, represents a tangible sign of our commitment to encourage the development of 100% green energy sources; the development of the Program, with the launch of the pilot installations, is part of the broader framework of the Group Energy Management model managed by Leonardo Global Solutions, the Group's Shared Service Company ", says Lucio Valerio Cioffi, General Manager of Leonardo, “To contribute to the structural reduction of energy consumption and related CO2 emissions”.
"We are very pleased to contribute with our technologies to the achievement of Leonardo's progressive decarbonisation objectives, a strategic partner with whom we wish to continue the virtuous path of transition towards a more sustainable business model", says Augusto Raggi, Head of Enel X Italy, "The solutions we develop and offer to customers allow us to consolidate the role of reference player in the energy transition with the aim of achieving the right combination of economic savings and impact on the environment"
The agreement provides for Leonardo to grant the use of areas within its sites to Enel X, which will build photovoltaic plants with the best technologies on the market, with a power of approximately 6,6 MWp. The plants will supply part of the energy produced to the Leonardo plants, avoiding the emission of over 2.800 tons of CO2 per year into the atmosphere. A virtuous example of the enhancement of industrial areas, which combines environmental, energy and cost containment objectives at the same time.
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Enel is the global business line of the Enel Group that offers services that accelerate innovation and guide the energy transition. World leader in the sector of advanced energy solutions, Enel X Global Retail manages services such as demand response for approximately 6,6 GW of total capacity globally and 59 MW of behind-the-meter storage capacity installed worldwide. Through its advanced solutions, including energy management and financial services, Enel X Global Retail provides each partner with an intuitive and personalized ecosystem of technological platforms and consulting services, focused on the principles of sustainability and the circular economy in order to provide people , communities, institutions and companies an alternative model that respects the environment and integrates technological innovation into daily life. Each solution has the power to transform the goals of decarbonization, electrification and digitalization into sustainable actions for all, in order to build a more sustainable and efficient world together.
Leonardo, a global high-tech company, is among the first companies in the world in Aerospace, Defense and Security and the leading Italian industrial company. Organized into five business divisions, Leonardo boasts a significant industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the USA where it also operates through subsidiaries such as Leonardo DRS (defense electronics) and some joint ventures and equity investments: ATR, MBDA, Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space and Avio. Leonardo competes on the most important international markets by leveraging its areas of technological and product leadership (Helicopters; Aircraft; Aerostructures; Electronics; Cyber & Security Solutions and Space). Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2021 Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of € 14,1 billion and invested € 1,8 billion in Research and Development. The company has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010, confirming itself as one of the global leaders in sustainability in 2021. Leonardo is also included in the MIB ESG index.