Sustainability: environmental, social and governance | Enel Green Power

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From green energy to sustainable energy

Generating clean energy with renewables is just the first step, as our business strategy embraces sustainability throughout every project phase.

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Drivers

As we comply with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, our focus is on guaranteeing access to energy for all, while tackling climate change and collaborating with local communities.

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Approach

Sustainability is the pole star guiding our way of doing business - creating shared value wherever we operate and integrating UN Sustainable Development goals in our business strategy.

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Value chain

We onboard clients and suppliers to follow our lead in the quest for a greener future.

Sustainability

Renewable and sustainable energy

Enel Green Power has devised a development strategy that constantly implements sustainable actions and practices. Our proactive approach is structured to pinpoint opportunities to create shared value between the company and the territories where we operate. Our activities are focused on a constant dialogue with interested parties and integrated with careful studies of the social and economic context, in order to define effective measures that comply with the needs of local stakeholders, while remaining on track with corporate targets. The end result is creating energy that’s not only renewable but above all, sustainable.

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From words to deeds

People, communities and companies alike have all witnessed their lives and business improve, thanks to the sustainable choices made by Enel Green Power. Check out their stories on video.

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Biking, hiking and fun: when renewable energy and outdoor activities go hand in hand

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A strong team spirit

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The Tour of Fire: a journey along the "steam route," featuring bicycles and geothermal energy

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A road trip dedicated to sustainability, solidarity and making a contribution in Greece

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Episode 4 - Alisha Raghoonanan

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Drivers

Sustainability as the key factor and driver of inclusive growth

Creating sustainable energy means taking a stand on the fight against global climate change. Enel Green Power has set ambitious and measurable goals as it strives to guarantee a truly global and widespread access to clean and reliable energy. Our suppliers help us make sure that the components we use and the infrastructures we build with them are ever more sustainable, from a social, environmental and economic standpoint. We’re working hand in hand with our largest clients to join forces in delivering long-lasting sustainability projects.

Sustainable development, the compass for our activities

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Climate change

Working towards a carbon-free future means mitigating the effects of climate change by spearheading the energy transition as we substantially lower CO₂ emissions through our renewable power plants.

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Access to energy

Our aim is to guarantee widespread access to clean and affordable energy sources that benefit both the people and the Planet.

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Local communities

We’re developing outreach, training and employment programs throughout the territories and communities where we operate.

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Approach

Sustainability as outreach and a pledge

Every project comes with a detailed master plan creating long-term shared value initiatives, delivered by collaborating with selected partners. Since 2015, we foster sustainability abiding by UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Creating shared value

We collaborate with communities to improve their social and economic context while, at the same time, test new partnership opportunities through grassroots organizations and innovative start-ups alike.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enel Green Power has publicly pledged to implement the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in its own business strategy.

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Sustainability Projects

Our projects in the world

Working closely with local communities means building stable and positive relationships. To feel part of them. Our different sustainability projects help us to combine our mission to diversify the energy mix with a concrete contribution to the socio-economic development of the people and territories where we operate.

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Projects +1100 Carried out in 2022
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People +1M External beneficiaries of SUS projects

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Value chain

Sustainability as an opportunity for companies, suppliers and clients

Implementing the CSV model throughout the complete value chain gives way to our best practices like the creation of business models that make it even more sustainable - in construction sites, power plants and offices, as well as in dealings with clients and suppliers.

Inside the Value Chain

We’ve overhauled the way we design, build and manage our power plants with sustainability at their core. By measuring the environmental footprint of Enel Green Power activities we mitigate their impact by creating shared value. This is our way to combine social and economic development with the circular economy.

Beyond the Value Chain

Suppliers: We value our suppliers who perform the most sustainably in the social, environmental and governance spheres and implement circular economy solutions.

Clients: Even in the negotiation phase, we help our clients identify projects that allow them to reach sustainable development goals.

Inside the Value Chain

Environmental conservation and caring for people’s health start out from our workplaces like construction sites, power plants and administrative facilities.

Sustainable construction sites

Starting from the conception and design phase, we plan our sites to be sustainable, maximizing the potential environmental and social benefits that the construction site and later the power plant can provide.

We recoup, reuse and recycle materials used in the construction of our plants. Energy efficiency systems help us reduce site emissions.

From the very beginning and throughout the process, we work closely with local communities to develop projects that can generate shared value in the areas that host our sites.

Sustainable power plants

We apply innovative technologies in order to minimize the impact of our activities on the environment, optimizing the operational efficiency of our plants and ensuring a responsible use of resources. We support the long-term sustainable development of the local areas and communities in which we operate by taking a circular economy approach.

Sustainable buildings

Our buildings comply with the world’s highest standards in energy and water consumption, safety and comfort for the workforce, accessibility and biodiversity.

Beyond the Value Chain

We make the most of synergies with our suppliers and clients, in order to increase the sustainability of our plants and improve the quality of our services. More and more companies are embracing the value of sustainability with conviction, combining respect for the planet with their normal activities.

Suppliers

We grow together with our suppliers in the environmental, social and governance spheres, using circular economy principles to their fullest potential and promoting best practices with a specific focus on respect for human rights and decarbonization.

Clients

We analyze the needs of our current and potential clients (our PPA Partners) and propose tailor-made sustainability solutions through a Premium Offer for the development of shared value projects that make it possible to reach our sustainable development goals. We also provide a dedicated digital platform that allows our partners to follow their green energy certification in real time.