Alstom has approved and is implementing in Italy, a EUR 63 million investment plan for the period 2024-2026 demonstrating an ongoing commitment to economic growth, technological innovation and environmental sustainability in the country. All sites will be involved and will benefit from these investments.
Among the most important projects:
- in Savigliano the expansion and construction of new buildings for testing activities dedicated to hydrogen trains and Avelia Stream 300 trains; new production lines for regional trains, resulting in increased production capacity;
- in Vado Ligure the expansion of the site and construction of a new building for maintenance of regional trains so as to extend the production capacity of the plant;
- at Nola the expansion of the plant and construction of a paint booth for high-speed trains
- the renovation of offices in Bologna
- the development of solar panel parks at some locations in Italy.
In FY24, Alstom supported more than EUR 1.019 billion in contribution to the Italian GDP and 14,087 jobs.
Alstom’s contribution to growth and sustainable development in Italy was analysed in the impact report conducted by EY, presented in the ISMA (Institutes of Santa Maria in Aquiro) room of the Senate of the Republic in Rome. The event was attended by Sen. Giorgio Maria Bergesio, Vice President of the IX Industry Commission of the Senate of the Republic, representatives of the institutions, including Hon. Salvatore Deidda, President of the IX Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, Sen. Elena Leonardi, X Commission on Health and Labor of the Senate of the Republic, Hon. Alberto Luigi Gusmeroli, President of the X Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, Simone Bettini, Vice President of Federmeccanica with a mandate for Structural Growth of Businesses, Alesia Sabbatino, EY Corporate Sustainability Expert, along with Michele Viale, Managing Director of Alstom Italy, and the journalist Diletta Parlangeli who moderated the interventions.
“Alstom continues to be a strategic partner for the sustainable development of rail transport and the Italian economy. With a contribution to the GDP of more than EUR 1.019 billion generated in the past two years and supporting more than 14,000 jobs, Alstom is an accelerator of employment and professional development for thousands of people in Italy.” – said Michele Viale, Managing Director of Alstom Italy, “In an Italian mobility system characterized by great dynamism and constant growth, supported by the PNRR and the IPCEI Fund, Alstom continues to invest and is pleased today to announce a new investment plan of more than EUR 63 million that will give further boost to our business, with an important impact on the entire Italian railway sector.”
Alstom contribution to the Italian economy
In FY2023-2024, Alstom Group purchased goods and services for a total of EUR 829 million from more than 1,500 Italian suppliers. The Group also promotes Italian excellence abroad, exporting “made in Italy” technologies to many countries including Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Germany, India, Mexico, Argentina, the Philippines and Egypt. This allows Italian companies that collaborate with Alstom to access international markets, also taking advantage of the experience acquired in meeting the high quality and safety standards adopted by Alstom.
Alstom promotes a modernization path for the Italian rail network through the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), which will increase rail capacity by up to 40% and improve the operational efficiency of networks. The “New Platform for Environmentally Sustainable Trains to Benefit European Railway Interoperability” project, promoted by Alstom in collaboration with the Ministry of Made in Italy, also aims to create an innovative and modular electric train platform capable of coping with the fragmentation of local and intercity rail networks across Europe.
With a strong commitment to the decarbonization of Italian rail transport, Alstom designs and implements advanced technologies to transform diesel train fleets into more sustainable solutions, such as electric, hydrogen and battery-powered trains. In Italy, it has developed a hydrogen-powered version of the Coradia Stream, which will be introduced on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line in Valcamonica, a project developed thanks to IPCEI funds from the European Union.
Environmental sustainability: by 2050 Alstom will achieve environmental neutrality
With the aim of achieving high standards of environmental sustainability, Alstom will use 100% renewable energy at all national sites. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions, aiming to achieve “net zero” by 2050, with intermediate milestones for 2025 and 2030.
Alstom is taking an eco-design approach to minimize the environmental impact of its products by optimizing the use of materials, reducing pollution in production and delivery, and improving energy efficiency with actions such as insulating buildings, monitoring temperature, installing LEDs, improving lighting control systems, and installing photovoltaic panels in plants. The company also continues with a strong commitment to waste reduction, and as of today already 98% of the waste produced is recycled.
Social sustainability
Alstom promotes corporate welfare programs by organizing activities and initiatives for mental and physical well-being. The Group promotes home-work balance programs and pro-parenting policies through two programs, “The Lifeed Path” and “Paths: Parents born, parents growing,” which help families.
Diversity, inclusion and employee development are key pillars for Alstom. The inclusion of women in the workplace is a priority, as is the training and development of the soft and hard skills among all employees, thanks to more than 96,400 hours of training completed.
Alstom Italy has been certified Top Employer 2024, an award for excellence in HR practices. Alstom’s commitment also extends to local communities through major projects, volunteer initiatives, organized collections and donations to organizations. In addition, in the past two years Alstom has been engaged in a campaign to fight violence against women throughout Italy involving more than 4,000 people including institutions, associations, employees and citizens. Alstom’s commitment to communities includes several partnerships with Associations. At the beginning of 2024, Alstom also achieved the CSR label assessment, based on the ISO 26000 guidelines, obtaining the ‘Exemplary’ level.
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