Hera Group’s environmental services become involved with reuse, with Cambia il Finale or “Change the Ending”

To promote the circular economy, Hera launches a project for the reuse of bulky but still usable waste in good condition, to prevent the production of waste and to start a virtuous circle, in collaboration with 15 non-profit organizations in the area.

Hera Group’s solutions to the priorities of change

In its 2019 Sustainability Report, in line with the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda, the multiutility updated the three drivers of change: Efficient use of energy, Efficient use of resources, Innovation and contribution to development.

Hera launched the second Sustainability-Linked Bond

In April, the Group also launched its second Sustainability-Linked Bond, a security connected to sustainability targets, alongside a new Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility. Through this move, the multiutility allocated over one billion euros in financing to projects supporting the green transition.

Aliplast and NextChem work together to recycle plastic

A strategic agreement has been signed by Hera Group company and the subsidiary of Maire Tecnimont Group for the construction of a plant with NextChem’s MyReplast technology.

Hera and Snam collaborate to develop hydrogen

The agreement will contribute to the development of renewable energy in Italy, in line with the guidelines of the European Union.

New acquisitions for Herambiente

Hera Group consolidates its leadership in the treatment of industrial waste and extends its operations with the acquisition of the company Recycla in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Sea Ambiente in Tuscany and Vallortigara in Veneto.

Hera, a contributor of SDG Action Manager

The tool offers all types of businesses an opportunity to know, manage and improve sustainability performance

Rimini: the underground tanks at Piazzale Kennedy have been completed and the square has been reopened to the public

Another part of the Rimini Seawater Protection Plan, the imposing waterworks that will eliminate discharges into the sea, has now been completed. Under the new overlooks, two pools the size of 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools protect the sewerage system.

Hera Group was awarded the tender for waste management in Bologna

The award of the Bologna tender follows the tenders for the management of urban and similar waste in the Ravenna and Cesena basins, in 2019, the Modena plain and mountain areas and for the management of the integrated water service in the province of Rimini.

Hera in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

The multiutility has been included for the first time in the index of gender equality, the protection of diversity and inclusion, which examines 325 listed companies, including 10 Italian companies, from 42 countries around the world.

Inauguration of Network and Plant Remote Control Centre in Forlì

An approximately 400 square metre room, a giant 60 square metre screen and 100 points controlled remotely in real time, a 3D system to represent the main facilities, monitors, work stations, operators, a call centre that operates 24/7, double fibre optic communication lines and an independent fire prevention system that operates with a special gas: these are the main features of the “Network and Plant Remote Control Centre”.

Hera wins the financial statement Oscar

Hera wins the Oscar di Bilancio (financial statements Oscar) for 2007: the prize which is organised and awarded by Ferpi (Federazione Relazioni Pubbliche Italiana), under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Italy, rewards those companies that have distinguished themselves for the transparency, timeliness and quality of their information. It has been awarded to major Italian companies since 1955 (Fiat, Rcs, Sip, Pirelli, Eni and Enel, to mention only a few). The award ceremony was held at the Borsa Italiana headquarters in Milan and was chaired by Angelo Provasoli, The Rector of Università Bocconi.

Separate collection of rubbish doubled

District heating

Amga Udine joins the Hera Group

The BoD approves the merger that results in the incorporation of Amga into Hera. The merger sees the transfer of Amga’s gas distribution activities into AcegasAps and the energy sales and heat management activities into Hera Comm. AcegasApsAmga is created on 1 July 2014 with offices in Padua, Trieste and Udine and joins the Hera Group.

Hera Lab: a new tool for listening to and talking with citizens

HeraLab, Hera’s new project for involving local stakeholders, is inaugurated in Bologna. This is a local consulting body whose purpose is to devise initiatives each year and to improve the sustainability of the service provided by Hera.

Hera Comm Marche is established

Following the merger agreement between Megas of Urbino and Aspes Mutiservizi of Pesaro, a new company, Marche Multiservizi will be formed, of which the Hera Group will hold 41.8% and Megas Trade, which currently sells gas and electricity in the Urbino area, will be sold to Hera.

Hera participates in the merger of Aspes and Megas in the Pesaro area

The transaction will result in a new company, Marche Multiservizi, which will be the second largest operator in the region, with sales in 2006 of over 110 million Euros and an EBITDA of over 15 million Euros, of which the Hera Group will hold 41.8%. As part of the transaction, in July 2008 Hera will also acquire Megas Trade, which has over 35,000 gas customers in the Pesaro-Urbino area.

Waste division spin off in Herambiente, Italian waste treatment leader

The new company will incorporate the Group disposal activities including plants for the treatment, recycling and disposal of municipal and industrial waste, the sales branches and the shareholdings in companies in the sector.

Eni and Hera: waste vegetable oils used to produce biofuel for waste collection vehicles

Thanks to this partnership, the oils collected by Hera (800 tons in 2017) are processed to Eni green diesel at Eni’s bio-refinery in Venice. Enormous benefits for the environment with a reduction of up to 40% of polluting emissions.