Julia Servizi Più enters the Hera Group
Hera Comm has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership of the gas and electricity sales company. Through this purchase, the Hera Group acquires new customers and consolidates its presence in Abruzzo.
Following the definitive sale approved by the City Council, today in Bologna the final steps were carried out to transfer ownership of the gas and electricity sales company Julia Servizi Più, owned at 100% by the City of Giulianova (TE), through the signing of the divestiture contract with Hera Comm, an Hera Group company already active in Abruzzo and Marche through the activities of Hera Comm Marche.
Julia Servizi Più, which reported over EUR 7.3 million in revenues in 2014, has approximately 14,700 customers distributed throughout the municipality and the province of Teramo.
Existing contracts with customers will remain in place and the operation will not lead to any changes in the sales and customer support structure: indeed, the company will continue to operate in the Giulianova area with specific personnel and channels of communication. In addition, new services and offers will gradually be introduced.
As a matter of fact, Hera Comm's experience in managing more than 2.1 million customers throughout Italy will enable it to effectively meet local area requirements through a variety of options tailored to its specific needs, in terms of both gas and electricity, taking advantage of Hera's network of qualified agents.
The Hera Group is a major Italian multi-utility company active in the sectors of energy (distribution and sale of electricity and gas), the environment (waste collection and treatment) and water (water supply, sewerage and wastewater treatment). Over 8,500 employees work for the Group and strive every day to respond to the multiple needs of 4.4 million people in more than 350 municipalities, mainly located in Emilia-Romagna, the Marche and Triveneto. The sales company Hera Comm, controlled at 100% by Hera S.p.A., operates throughout the country and also maintains a presence in Abruzzo and Marche, selling gas to more than 130,000 customers and electricity to over 50,000 customers.
"This operation allows us to further develop our presence in the liberalized gas and electricity market and represents an important step forward in a process of development in the Adriatic regions, an established area of activity for us," explains Cristian Fabbri, CEO of Hera Comm. "Our local roots, our continual efforts to improve the services we offer, the availability of affordable options designed to meet the needs of customers: these are the ingredients that have led to a progressive increase in the number and satisfaction of our clients in recent years. We are thus confident that the existing customers of Julia Servizi will appreciate the new services and integrated options offered by the Hera Group in its effort to be ever more customer-centered."
"With the contract signed today, the 8th of April," declared Francesco Mastromauro, the Mayor of Giulianova, "the Hera Group formally becomes 100% owner of Julia Servizi Più. The transfer of Julia, required by the provisions regarding municipally-owned affiliates, has allowed the City to earn 850 thousand euros over the asking price set at auction, for a total of 5.387 million euros. This is not just an economic matter, however. The current employment levels will also be safeguarded, and the headquarters will remain in Giulianova, based on a decision I and the majority made, as established in a specific clause of the call for tenders. With the transfer of Julia to the Hera Group, one of Italy's leading operators in this sector, not only will the company's presence in the local area be maintained, but customers will also be able to enjoy significant benefits thanks to additional services and new jobs."
The multi-utility tops the ranking, marking its sixth consecutive year on the podium, the only Italian company to achieve this result. The recognition rewards the credibility and consistency with which the Group integrates ESG factors into its strategy, governance and corporate culture.
Hera Group ranked first in the 2026 ESG Identity Corporate Index, developed by ET.Group to measure the extent to which ESG factors are integrated into companies’ strategies and decision-making processes. The results of the eleventh edition were presented today in Milan at the ESG Business Conference.
The Group’s growth, together with the progressive evolution and increasing maturity of its ESG model, has gone hand in hand with continuous advances in governance, enabling the multi-utility to rank among the Top 10 for 9 consecutive years and on the podium for six years in a row.
A more selective assessment focused on ESG credibilityThe recognition is even more significant as it is the outcome of a rigorous assessment process carried out against a benchmark that continues to rise. The 2026 edition included a record 109 companies, all demonstrating increasingly advanced levels of ESG maturity.
The assessment itself has also become more demanding, shifting the focus from disclosure alone to companies’ ability to demonstrate the effective integration of ESG factors into strategy, decision-making processes and corporate culture. The analysis centres on the development of a robust and coherent ESG strategy geared towards value creation, transparent reporting of results, and the ability to anticipate and manage risks.
For Hera Group, particular emphasis was placed on:
- governance as an enabler, supported by the active involvement of dedicated governance bodies;
- the integration of ESG targets into remuneration policies and long-term strategies;
- the ability to foster a cross-functional ESG culture involving all business functions and the entire value chain.
Hera Group builds its ESG narrative on its strategy, its commitments and its ability to translate them into tangible results. Over more than twenty years, the multi-utility has combined sustained economic growth with the evolution of its governance towards increasingly demanding targets, clear accountability and measurable performance. The credibility of the Group’s commitments rests on a consistent track record of delivery, as demonstrated by significant investments, completed projects and reported impacts. The same rigour underpins investment in people development through skills, inclusion and professional growth, as well as incentive systems that embed sustainability targets.
For Hera Group, ESG is therefore the practical framework through which the company governs, grows and creates value over time.
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