Market position
Market Position
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Hera Group is one of the largest Italian multi-utility companies in terms of market capitalization, economic results and market position in its businesses.
Founded in 2002, Hera has progressively grown, reaching an EBITDA of € 1.5 billion, increasing its size by approximately six times, and a customer base of around 4.2 million.
The Group, whose mission is to be the best Italian multi-utility, expects to continue its growth path according to the guidelines of the Business Plan to 2026 which sets an Ebitda growth target of + 4.5% on average per year.
The Group is among the top operators at national level in all the businesses in which it operates:
Market Position
- 1st PLACE: Waste treated
- 2nd PLACE: Water invoiced
- 3rd PLACE: Sale of Gas and Electricity
Market Share in Italy
- 1st in Environmental Services → 10% market share
- 2nd in the Integrated Water Cycle → 6½% market share (calculated based on citizens served)
- 3rd in the Sale of Electricity and Gas → 8% market share
- 4th in Gas Sold → 7% market share
- 1st waste management operator, by amount of waste treated
- 2nd water cycle operator, by volume of water delivered
- 3rd operator in the gas and electricity sales business, by number of customers
- 4th gas distributor, by volume supplied
- 5th operator in the electricity distribution sector, by volumes distributed
- 5th public lighting operator, by number of light points operated.
The interactive tools "Consolidated Results Benchmark" and "Business Results Benchmark", compare Hera's economic and operational data with those of its main Italian competitors.
Our growth is due not only to the quality of the services we provide and our roots in the local area, but also to a strong focus on sustainability both in operating regulated services such as gas and electricity distribution, water service and waste collection, and in free market services, such as special waste treatment, and gas and electricity sales.
Page update 10 September 2025
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