Eni's E&P Division awarded the World Heart Champion prize

As part of the 2009 World Heart Day, which will be celebrated around the world on 27 September, the Italian Heart Foundation has awarded Eni’s E&P Division with the World Heart Champion prize “for setting an example in taking responsible action for the health of its employees, with special attention to the relationship between the environment and the work profiles as risk factors in cardiovascular diseases.‘ The prize was presented on 23 September 2009 during a press conference for the presentation of the 2009 World Heart Day held at the Monzino Cardiology Centre in Milan.

The Foundation’s scientific committee identified in the model adopted by Eni’s E&P Division an example of feasibility and concrete implementation of programmes for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. In the context of a general policy aimed at the enhancement of its human resources, Eni has launched a Health Promotion Programme which is primarily focused on prevention.