Italiana Petroli S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:525,903 tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:525,903 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:75,074 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:28,450,851 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:10,193 TJoules/year
Water Consumption:3,787,526 m3/year
Waste Generated:6,828 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.063209466 tonnes of CO2eq per tonne of product sold (Scope 1)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Mobility
- Integrity
- Respect
- Expertise
Environmental Achievements
- Reduction in atmospheric emissions of more than 300,000 tonnes of CO2 through OPTIMO fuel (equivalent to reducing the total direct emissions of the Group’s industrial activities by more than 50%).
- 6,000 tonnes of biofuels produced from waste through co-processing activities at the Falconara Marittima Refinery.
Social Achievements
- Ranked first in Italy’s Best Customer Service 2022-2023.
- Agreement with trade unions to help operators meet extra costs from increased fuel bills.
- Various community investment initiatives, including support for flood-affected schools and refugee aid.
Governance Achievements
- Adoption of a Sustainability Policy and Guideline.
- Implementation of an organisational, management and control model (MOGC) according to Legislative Decree 231/2001.
- Establishment of a Supervisory Body (SB) to oversee the MOGC.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Development of a new technology for producing synthetic fuels from CO2 recovery using sustainable hydrogen.
Medium-term Goals:
- Construction of new service stations equipped with natural gas, LNG, electric fast and ultrafast charging, and other technologies.
Short-term Goals:
- Installation of vapor recovery systems on bitumen tanks by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Energy supply security challenges due to the war in Europe.
- Market volatility and inflation.
- Transition to a more sustainable mobility model.
- Predatory attacks on external payment terminals.
Mitigation Strategies
- Assuring continuity of energy supply and fuel production.
- Navigating market conditions prudently and responsibly.
- Investing in renewable energy, electric charging infrastructure, and LNG filling stations.
- Improving point-of-sale protection through video surveillance and anti-skimming devices.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritization of Italian suppliers.
- Objective assessment of supplier qualification, including ethical, economic, financial, technical, managerial, safety, environmental, and social aspects.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather phenomena
Transition Risks
- Failure to adapt to climate change
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and alternative fuels.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015
Third-party Assurance: EY S.p.A.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- OPTIMO fuel
Awards & Recognition
- First place in Italy’s Best Customer Service 2022-2023.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:520,651 tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:520,651 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:72,548 tCO2e/year (Location-Based), 105,154 tCO2e/year (Market-Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:29,967,710 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:10,008 Tjoule/year
Water Consumption:3,665,924 m3/year
Waste Generated:8,659 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.059 tCO2e/ton of product sold (Scope 1); 0.008 tCO2e/ton of product sold (Scope 2); 3.413 tCO2e/ton of product sold (Scope 3)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Socio-economic development
- Supply chain sustainability
- Energy Transition
- Sustainable Mobility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct CO2eq emissions by 5,252 tons compared to 2022.
- Reduced Scope 2 GHG emissions (Location-Based) by 2,526 tons from 2022.
- Introduced OPTIMO fuel, reducing CO2 emissions by over 2% (equivalent to over 350,000 tons of CO2eq avoided) compared to traditional fuels.
- Consumed approximately 310 kt of biofuels.
- Introduced HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) into its product portfolio.
Social Achievements
- Launched IPIÙ, a new loyalty program.
- Renewed agreement with trade associations to support managers, increasing economic margin.
- Provided 30,453 total training hours (28,157 for IP personnel, averaging 24.1 hours per person).
- Improved customer service response times by over 50%.
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a multi-compliant whistleblowing protocol.
- Implemented an Organization, Management and Control Model (MOGC) pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001.
- Established a Supervisory Board (SB) to oversee MOGC compliance.
- Introduced an Antitrust Compliance Officer.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieving Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050 (aligned with EU targets).
Medium-term Goals:
- Implementing electric charging points at service stations (IPlanet project).
- Increasing share of biofuels and HVO.
- Developing green hydrogen production capacity.
Short-term Goals:
- Implementing vapor recovery system on bitumen tanks.
- Replacing auxiliary boiler with LOW NOx burners.
- Further tank insulation with nanomaterials.
Environmental Challenges
- Global geopolitical instability and conflicts (Ukraine, Israel-Hamas) disrupting energy markets.
- High costs for the construction of transition facilities holding back the implementation of national strategies to reduce fossil fuel use.
- Economic and geopolitical crises, inflation, and high energy costs.
- Parallel fuel market risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in decarbonization solutions in industrial processes and distribution.
- Implementing innovative products (OPTIMO) to reduce emissions.
- Launching the IPlanet project for electric charging points.
- Developing industrial projects based on green hydrogen production.
- Implementing an antitrust compliance plan.
- Strengthening supply chain monitoring and anti-fraud measures.
- Collaborating with Police Forces to combat criminal phenomena.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 684 suppliers assessed (58.4%) according to environmental and social criteria.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier qualification process including assessment of human rights, modern slavery policies, and ESG aspects.
- Prioritizing local suppliers.
- Implementing traceability certificates for waste management.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Failure to adapt to the energy transition.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products (OPTIMO), green hydrogen production, electric charging infrastructure.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, UNI EN 12591, ISO 13808, ISO 14023
Third-party Assurance: EY
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
IP's actions are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- OPTIMO fuel
- HVO
- Biofuels
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed