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2025-07-02 The Hera Group company concludes its integration of this European leader in recycled plastic, which began in 2017, by purchasing the remaining 20% of the company from Rogroup S.r.l. centrata This morning, Herambiente S.p.A., a Hera Group company, acquired from minority shareholder Rogroup S.r.l. its entire stake in Aliplast S.p.A., equivalent to 20% of the share capital, thus coming to hold 100% of the company based in Ospedaletto d’Istrana, near Treviso, a European leader in plastic regeneration. This transaction concludes the process of integrating the company founded by Roberto Alibardi into the Hera Group, which began in January 2017 with the purchase of an initial 40% tranche followed by a second 40% in December of the same year. Today, therefore, the purchase of the remaining 20% was finalised, according to the economic conditions set out in the initial agreement. Since its entry into the Hera Group eight years ago, Aliplast has achieved significant growth, especially in the higher end of the recycled plastic market (for example, in the food and health & beauty sectors), bringing it to a turnover of 150 million euro in 2024, with a total production of recycled products coming to 100 thousand tonnes, including PET and LDPE flakes and granules, PET sheets, LDPE films, PP flakes and HDPE. As regards HDPE (high-density polyethylene), an innovative recovery plant in Modena will be operational by the end of the year, which will further increase the quantity of recycled products. Ongoing investments also include the expansion of the Borgolavezzaro plant near Novara, where the production of LDPE flakes and granules will be enhanced. This transaction will have no impact on the Group’s financial position.   20250702 Herambiente acquires 100% of Aliplast.pdf 10:38:00 sede Hera 110x150.jpg Download the press release sede Hera 110x150.jpg

2025-06-25 centrata Today, Hera’s Board of Directors approved the document also known as the Sustainability Agreement, in an initiative that ranks the Group among the first Italian companies to adopt this innovative tool. The Code reinforces Hera’s commitment to promote a more responsible supply chain, aligning it with the company’s sustainability principles and ethics Today, the Board of Directors of the Hera Group, one of Italy’s leading multi-utility companies in the waste management, energy and water sectors, approved its new Code of Conduct for suppliers. This is an innovative “supplier sustainability agreement” that reinforces the Group’s commitment to promoting a supply chain that is increasingly responsible and in line with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles. This Code was conceived through a participatory process, which actively involved a representative group of suppliers with whom principles and rules on sustainability and business ethics were shared and a true sustainability deal was co-designed, to stimulate the sustainable growth of the entire value chain. With the Code of Conduct, the Hera Group renews its commitment to recognising and valuing companies that adopt high ethical, social and environmental standards, including through the introduction of bonuses in tenders or in the supplier qualification process. This Code is closely linked to the Hera Group’s Code of Ethics, reflecting its fundamental values of responsibility, integrity, transparency and consistency. Its introduction is thus a further step along the path towards a business model that considers sustainability a driver of growth and competitiveness. “We are among the first in our sector to implement such a structured and participatory approach to supply chain sustainability. Our new Code of Conduct for suppliers,” comments Marco Del Giaccio, Director of Purchasing and Procurement of the Hera Group, “is not simply a formal document, but a true mutual commitment. It reinforces our role as a “responsible supply chain leader”, supporting suppliers along their path of growth and innovation. We firmly believe that the quality and sustainability of our services also depend on our supplier network. Therefore, investing in sharing sustainability-oriented goals and best practices is strategic and helps us understand our expectations and become more competitive. This is a path of shared growth that allows the Hera Group to achieve excellence along with its suppliers. After all, the Code we have developed is not a simple set of rules, but a real tool for sharing our values with all suppliers”. Collaboration with suppliers: a strategic element for creating value The Hera Group has always focused on communication and collaboration with its stakeholders, first and foremost suppliers, as key elements for generating value. Hera, indeed, plays a strategic role in promoting sustainable development, enhancing its supply chain as an essential lever for sustaining the economy. The Hera Group adopts a rigorous approach in selecting its suppliers, which goes far beyond mere economic considerations: it deeply assesses their sustainability profile, actively favouring those who comply with the most stringent environmental and social standards. The company’s commitment, therefore, does not end with the selection, but extends to proactively supporting suppliers to constantly improve their sustainability performance, building a more responsible future together. Code of Conduct for suppliers: a further element of empowerment for creating shared value in line with the Hera Group’s purpose The Code of Conduct for suppliers is part of the Group’s broader path towards creating shared value and implementing a business model guided by its Code of Ethics, which was updated in 2023 on the basis of the company’s purpose. Hera also stands out for its collaborative and non-imposing approach to its suppliers, focusing on empowerment and joint growth. More specifically, within the Code of Conduct the ethical vision and outlook commitments, shared by the Hera Group and its suppliers, are broken down into three sections modelled on ESG (Environment - Social - Governance) factors, proposing in each section a path of growth that begins with a set of minimum mandatory commitments and goes on to suggest the adoption of a series of recommended best practices. On the one hand, the “Obligations and stipulated requisites” represent a set of mandatory requirements. These go beyond legal provisions, including specific binding rules and minimum performances required by Hera, and provide the ethical and operational foundation on which every business relationship with the company is based. On the other hand, the “Good practices and recommended requisites” indicate an outlook of virtuous actions that, while not mandatory, are strongly encouraged. Hera is actively committed to enhancing these initiatives taken by suppliers, recognising their fundamental contribution to achieving the Group’s sustainability objectives. The Hera_Pro_Empower programme and the “Supplier Sustainability School” Since 2024, the Hera Group has been engaged in a capacity-building programme called “Hera_Pro_Empower”, born from the awareness that most suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, need support to meet sustainability challenges. As part of the programme, Hera offers an ecosystem of services at subsidised rates, such as: paths for obtaining management system certifications; services for personnel recruitment and selection; services for energy efficiency; and services for industrial waste recovery. The Hera Group has also activated its Supplier Sustainability School, a free academy open to all Group suppliers that provides training courses aimed at raising awareness and skills on ESG issues. So far, the school has been extremely well attended, involving over 800 participants and 500 suppliers through four main training programmes. These programmes have covered crucial aspects such as worksite safety, with targeted seminars for supplier managers on the high standards required by Hera, and an introduction to the Group’s sustainability principles and expectations. Also offered were in-depth studies on significant energy issues, partially in view of the new regulations on sustainability reporting (CSRD), and a specific path to guide suppliers in understanding and applying the new Code of Conduct. Hera Group approves Code of Conduct for suppliers.pdf 15:01:00 sede Hera 110x150.jpg Download the press release sede Hera 110x150.jpg

2025-06-18 For the fifth consecutive year, the Group has been included among the top positions in the overall ranking of the index that rewards Italian companies that stand out for integrating ESG factors into their governance. On the tenth anniversary of the ESG Identity Corporate Index, Hera also received recognition for performance and continuity as Strongest Performer, Best Finance Identity and Best Transition Identity among Large Cap companies. centrata At the ESG Business Conference 2025, the Hera Group ranked second among Italian companies for its integration of sustainability policies into its business strategies and corporate governance. This year as well, and for the fifth consecutive time, Hera is among the leaders of the ESG Identity Corporate Index (formerly the Integrated Governance Index) managed by ETicaNews. Hera thus celebrates ten years in the Top 10 of the Index, launched in 2016. And precisely one decade after the ESG Identity Corporate Index project was created, the Group was also awarded three multi-year performance and continuity awards, aimed at companies that participated in all of the last six editions (2020-2025) of ESG.ICI. More specifically, in the Large Cap category, Hera won the awards: Strongest Performer, Best Finance Identity and Best Transition Identity. Sustainable growth and communication with local areas at the centre of strategies The integration of ESG targets into business strategies and strong local roots are distinctive features of the Hera Group. Today, more than 7.5 million citizens have at least one service provided by the Group in the waste management, energy and water sectors, contributing to the Group doubling its operational size over the last decade. Its business model bases growth and value creation on sustainability, promoting innovation and an inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders. This ongoing dialogue enables Hera to face the challenges raised by the ecological transition, energy security and climate change. The close interconnection between corporate strategy and a focus on sustainable development is also demonstrated by the timely sustainability reporting with ESG targets implemented since its inception by the multi-utility, on a voluntary basis, which goes beyond the mandatory reporting required by the CSRD. Furthermore, the Climate Transition Plan approved in July 2024, outlines the Group's strategy and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, addressing both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, with an overall reduction of approximately 90% by 2050 (compared to 2019) and the removal of all residual emissions by the end of the decarbonization process. The ESG Identity Corporate Index The ESG.ICI is Italy’s only quantitative index that measures the integration of ESG principles into corporate strategies, assessing companies’ commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, the environment and governance. It is unique for its scientific and quantitative approach and aims at measuring the degree of integration of ESG factors in corporate processes, outlining trends, identifying best cases and stimulating debate. The 2025 survey involved 98 companies, 72 of which were listed. The Hera Group’s main awards Listed on the FTSE MIB since 2003 and included in the FTSE MIB since 2019, the Hera stock has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe & World since 2020 and has ranked first worldwide in the Multiutility & Water sector since 2020, as well as being included since 2021 in the first blue-chip index for Italy dedicated to ESG best practices, launched that year by Euronext and Borsa Italiana. The Hera Group has also been included for nine consecutive years in the FTSE Diversity & Inclusion Index “Top 100”, the international index devised by FTSE Russell, for its commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and people development.   Hera Group ranks 2nd in the ESG Identity Corporate Index 2025.pdf 14:09:00 sede Hera 110x150.jpg Download the press release

2025-06-18 For the fifth consecutive year, the Group has been included among the top positions in the overall ranking of the index that rewards Italian companies that stand out for integrating ESG factors into their governance. On the tenth anniversary of the ESG Identity Corporate Index, Hera also received recognition for performance and continuity as Strongest Performer, Best Finance Identity and Best Transition Identity among Large Cap companies. centrata At the ESG Business Conference 2025, the Hera Group ranked second among Italian companies for its integration of sustainability policies into its business strategies and corporate governance. This year as well, and for the fifth consecutive time, Hera is among the leaders of the ESG Identity Corporate Index (formerly the Integrated Governance Index) managed by ETicaNews. Hera thus celebrates ten years in the Top 10 of the Index, launched in 2016. And precisely one decade after the ESG Identity Corporate Index project was created, the Group was also awarded three multi-year performance and continuity awards, aimed at companies that participated in all of the last six editions (2020-2025) of ESG.ICI. More specifically, in the Large Cap category, Hera won the awards: Strongest Performer, Best Finance Identity and Best Transition Identity. Sustainable growth and communication with local areas at the centre of strategies The integration of ESG targets into business strategies and strong local roots are distinctive features of the Hera Group. Today, more than 7.5 million citizens have at least one service provided by the Group in the waste management, energy and water sectors, contributing to the Group doubling its operational size over the last decade. Its business model bases growth and value creation on sustainability, promoting innovation and an inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders. This ongoing dialogue enables Hera to face the challenges raised by the ecological transition, energy security and climate change. The close interconnection between corporate strategy and a focus on sustainable development is also demonstrated by the timely sustainability reporting with ESG targets implemented since its inception by the multi-utility, on a voluntary basis, which goes beyond the mandatory reporting required by the CSRD. Furthermore, the Climate Transition Plan approved in July 2024, outlines the Group's strategy and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, addressing both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, with an overall reduction of approximately 90% by 2050 (compared to 2019) and the removal of all residual emissions by the end of the decarbonization process. The ESG Identity Corporate Index The ESG.ICI is Italy’s only quantitative index that measures the integration of ESG principles into corporate strategies, assessing companies’ commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, the environment and governance. It is unique for its scientific and quantitative approach and aims at measuring the degree of integration of ESG factors in corporate processes, outlining trends, identifying best cases and stimulating debate. The 2025 survey involved 98 companies, 72 of which were listed. The Hera Group’s main awards Listed on the FTSE MIB since 2003 and included in the FTSE MIB since 2019, the Hera stock has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe & World since 2020 and has ranked first worldwide in the Multiutility & Water sector since 2020, as well as being included since 2021 in the first blue-chip index for Italy dedicated to ESG best practices, launched that year by Euronext and Borsa Italiana. The Hera Group has also been included for nine consecutive years in the FTSE Diversity & Inclusion Index “Top 100”, the international index devised by FTSE Russell, for its commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and people development.   Hera Group ranks 2nd in the ESG Identity Corporate Index 2025.pdf 14:09:00 sede Hera 110x150.jpg Download the press release sede Hera 110x150.jpg