Our commitment

Mobilità sostenibile e trasporti

As a Group we commit, every day, to building infrastructure which improves people’s life quality,  drive the territorial development, respecting the heritage and natural resources, human dignity and freedom, while contributing to the economic and social wellbeing of the communities in which we operate, by creating new jobs, training and development. 

Our daily activity is based on the highest ethical and integrity principles. We also confirmed our commitment to sustainable development by subscribing to the United Nations Global Compact, the largest global sustainability initiative for companies committed to aligning their strategies and operations with ten universally-recognised principles on human rights, labour practices, the environment and anti-corruption.

Results achieved and future objectives

The greatest challenge we face every day is to create shared value for all our stakeholders, by encouraging the pursuit of excellence for our customers, the satisfaction of our investors, care for the communities in which we live and work, the development and integrity of our staff and the protection of the environment.

Our contribute to global challenges

WATER

To offer sustainable solutions in order to:

  • Procure, treat and desalinate the water to be used as drinking water
  • Collect, send and treat wastewater

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY

To continue to be a benchmark player in the hydroelectric sector, thanks to our unique expertise and track record.

 

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

To continue to be a benchmark player for:

  • Sustainable urban (Metro systems) and suburban (high speed) mobility
  • Land (roads and motorways), sea (ports and navigable canals) and air (airports) transport infrastructure

RESULTS ACHIEVED IN 2021

WATER

>20 million people served every day by Fisia plants

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY

  • 313 hydroelectric plants built, which guarantee access to clean, low cost energy for millions of people
  • 52,900 MW of installed power

 

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

  • 13,637 km of railways and metro systems
  • 80,291 km of roads
  • 946 km of bridges and viaducts
  • 2,373 km of tunnels
     

EXPECTED RESULTS

WATER

≈ 16.3 million people served by water treatment plants completed and under construction

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY

≈ 14,000 MW of new installed capacity from acquired projects and those under construction

 

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

≈ 4,2 4.2 million people will be served every day by the underground lines under construction

 

ECO-CONSTRUCTION AND INNOVATION

≈ € 30 million of additional investment in high impact innovative projects by 2023

Our Responsible Conduct

SHARED VALUE

  • To contribute to the socio-economic development of the territories by using local labour and suppliers
  • To develop skills by constantly investing in theoretical and practical vocational training

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • To prevent accidents and guarantee safe, healthy working environments
  • To foster a strong safety culture based on leadership

     

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

  • To promote the creation of inclusive working environments, where the capacity and potential of the individual is highly valued

 

CLIMATE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY

  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a Life Cycle-oriented approach
  • To promote the principles of Circular and Green Economy in production activities

RESULTS ACHIEVED IN 2021

SHARED VALUE

  • About 80,000 jobs created directly by the Group's construction sites (direct and indirect personnel)
  • 91% local procurement
  • 560 thousand hours of personnel training

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Accident rates among the best in the sector, internationally
  • Award-winning ValYou programme for its contribution to strengthening leadership on health and safety issues

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

  • Work force consisting of over 100 nationalities
  • 40% of BoD members are women
  • 36% of Corporate personnel are women
  • 43% of the personnel <35 years 
     

 

CLIMATE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Focus on re-use, recycling and reduction of waste:

  • -7% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions
  • 98% excavated materials sent for recovery
  • 68% recycled water low carbon steel used
  • 71% of materials purchased within 160 km of construction sites

EXPECTED RESULTS

SHARED VALUE

  • Creation of employment opportunities for the communities and enterprises in the territories where the Group operates
  • Continuous development of the professionalism of our work force

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Extension of the Safety Builders programme and the internal communication programme Valyou – Our safety way
  • Maintenance of accident rates among the sector’s best practices

 

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

  • Extension of the pathway for promoting diversity in the construction sector, via policies of Recruitment, Employer Branding, Development and internal communication activities

 

CLIMATE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY

  • Promotion of innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts in general
  • Further use of practices to reduce energy and water consumption, and exploit resources
Promoting health and safety

Promoting health and safety

Our commitment goes beyond merely applying the correct health and safety measures. We take a responsible, wider approach of prevention and protection to our workers' professional and personal life.

Health and Safety
Valorising diversity

Valorising diversity

Our Group consists of over 100 nationalities. Recognizing and valuing diversity is part of our DNA and an essential element for our organisation's growth.

Diversity & Inclusion at Webuild
Promoting the circular economy

Promoting the circular economy

Infrastructural projects use huge quantities of resources. As a result they become a large laboratory in which to apply the principle of green and circular economy.

The circular economy
Creating shared value

Creating shared value

The direct link between investments in infrastructure and the generation of internal demand is widely recognised as a leverage for economic growth.

Shared value
Building a dialogue with our stakeholders

Building a dialogue with our stakeholders

We pay close attention to our stakeholders' legitimate expectations and needs: this is why we encourage them to take part and become involved.

Dialogue with our stakeholders
Our commitment
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