Edison partners with di All4Climate Italy 2021

All4Climate-Italy2021 is the program of meetings and initiatives throughout Italy to make 2021 the year of climate ambition: more than 380 events involving communities, organizations, associations and companies working to combat global warming

Milan, 17 September 2021 - Edison supports All4Climate – Italy 2021, the busy program of events dedicated to the fight against climate change, which promotes an active and constructive dialogue on the challenges of the climate crisis and supports the definition of a plan to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement in preparation for PRECOP and COP26.

““Edison is a responsible energy operator committed to the country’s green transition,” comments Nicola Monti, CEO of Edison. “To this end, we are making a tangible daily contribution to achieving the goals set out by the UN and the European Union to mitigate climate change through decarbonisation and increasingly efficient use of energy. All4Climate is a vital opportunity for listening, dialogue and involvement of new generations in the debate to define the action plan for the fight against climate change and we are confident that All4Climate will be a key moment in preparation for and in synergy with Pre-COP26 and COP26.””

Launched by the Ministry of Ecological Transition in collaboration with the World Bank Group’s Connect4Climate program and with the participation of the Lombardy Region and the City of Milan, All4Climate is an opportunity to actively participate in the debate for all those engaged in the fight against climate change and for young people around the world.

Edison, more than 135 years since its foundation, confirms and renews with determination and conviction the principles that have always inspired its work: responsibility, competence, community well-being, and social, technological and economic progress for the country. Edison is committed to the national energy transition and shares the collective commitment defined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption, in line with the 10 fundamental principles of the Global Compact to which the company adheres.

Through its operations, Edison specifically pursues the five SDGs relating to the production of energy from renewable sources and fighting climate change, economic growth based on innovation, infrastructure and the creation of decent, safe, stimulating work conditions and promotion of efficient and responsible use of energy.

Edison aims to positively impact other areas of the 2030 Agenda as well, from the ecosystem to communities, promoting equality and sharing expertise thanks to a strong partnership with its stakeholders.

Edison’s sustainability policy is an integral part of its business development plan and consists of 10 solid commitments – the sustainability targets – that chart the company’s future direction.