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SUSTAINABILITY

 

Commitments, Results and Objectives



  • governaceGovernance
  • personePeople
  • climaClimate
  • innovazioneinnovation
  • ambienteEnvironment
  • dirirri umaniHuman Rights
  • territorioTerritory
  • clientiCustomers
  • clientiSUPPLIERS

Governance and sustainability

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2012
Maintaining and strengthening a governance system which is capable of managing the complex operational environments of Eni and the challenges of sustainable development
Creation of a team for the promotion of a Code of Ethics, approval of the plan for promoting the Code, 2008  pro.-quota activities carried out
Approval of Eni SpA  new Model 231 and start.-up of its extension to subsidiaries in Italy and abroad
Realization of a training plan for the new Board of Directors and Statutory Auditors
Implementation of methods to involve minority shareholders
Continuation of training activities for members of the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors

People

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2012
Guaranteeing the safety of all Eni human resources and of local communities
Reduction of employee injury severity (-22.7%) and frequency (-25.3%) due to the excellent performance within the G&P sector (-29.1%) and the Petrochemical sector (-31.2%)
Reduction of road accidents from 94 in 2007 to 34 in 2008
OHSAS 18001 certification of 11 out of 16 Polimeri plants, of 40% of foreign subsidiares in  the E&P sector,  of 4 operational companies and of the E&C Onshore Business Unit
Within the E&C  Leadership in safety Program, over 180 workshops were carried out for about 3000 employees
Completion of an OHSAS 18001 certification plan for all Diviions, Polimeri Europa, EniPower, Eniservizi and Syndial
Continuation of the “Asset Integrity”, “Process Safety” and “Leadership in Safety” projects within the E&P, R&M and E&C sectors in order to assess and minimize risks and achieve a further reduction in injury rates
Guaranteeing and promoting the health of all Eni human resources
In all countries in which the E&P sector operates, the healthcare management development program has been started.
Healthcare protocol for cardiac monitoring carried out  in remote areas and in extreme work conditions, launch of cardiovascular monitoring campaign in the E&C sector
Achievement of regular activities on the website "Healthcare promotion”
Promotion of know-how and best practices in relation to healthcare
Definition of reference standards for workplace medicine and industrial hygiene for risk assessment and control. Extension of the healthcare management system to E&P foreign subsidiaries completed.
Create a corporate culture of collaboration and participation in the company’s objectives, also through the improvement of organizational welfare
Corporate culture analysis response plan:
- Definition of a number of initiatives supporting leadership
- Increase of internal communication initiatives
- Development of initiatives envisaged by the Welfare Project
- Approval of a support plan for parents
Continuation of programs following the corporate climate analysis:
Development and training of leadership skills
Internal communication initiatives
Continuation of action plan for human resources welfare (Eni nursery, time & money  saving and  mobility management initiatives, parenting support)
Attract, manage and motivate human resources at the national and international level by implementing consistent professional growth paths and developing the potential of company staff while valuing their diversity
Extension of the Knowledge owner Project
Realization of the Youth Project
Launch of the Global Grading System and of Total Reward Package
Extension and integration at the international level of tools for the assessment, management and development of human resources and launch of programs promoting the integration of individuals working in Italy and abroad
Definition and utilization of international recruitment tools as well as of recruiting hubs and training aimed at hiring staff in the countries of operations
Consolidation and extension:
of the knowledge management tools to other business areas
of the Global Grading System and Total Reward Package Projects
Development of the activities of the Youth Observatory and investment for youth turn over and training
Continuation of initiatives for human resources internationalization
Continuation of the recruiting, training and developing plan for human resources in the countries of operation

Climate change and energy efficiency

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2012
Contributing to achieve the objectives set by the Kyoto Protocol and pursue a policy aimed at the reduction of CO2 emissions at the global level
Reduction of GHG emissions by 7,6%
Elimination of gas flaring in the assets in Russia
Start-up of the flaring down projects in Algeria, Tunisia (phase 1 of the Gaz du Sud project completed, project completion forecasted for 2011) and Libya (operational as of 2010); continuation of the activities in the Congo (re-powering of the Djeno power plant completed) and Nigeria (plants operational as of 2011)
Completion of the combined co-generative cycles of the Ferrara thermoelectric plant (12 out of 13 completed)
Further reduction of energy consumption in refining activities of 31 Ktep in 2008, 33.6 Ktep considering the Milazzo refinery
Reduction of gas emission by 3% in the Italian gas network
Implementation of a pilot project on the Castoro Sei ( E&C Saipem Fleet ) for emission monitoring
Reduction of flared gas, up to 70% in 2012 over 2007 emissions (forecasted investment: 1.5 billion euro)
Continuation of  energy saving plan in the refining sector (53 operations equal to a C02 emissions reduction of 245 Kton/y (forecasted  investment: 30.2 billion euro) and in the petrochemical sector (17 operations equal to a C02 emissions reduction of 83 Kton/y)
Completion of the turbogas power plants (forecasted  investment: 2.5 billion euro); and maintenance of the performance index below 390 gCO2/Kwheq
Implementation of efficiency and sustainable mobility initiatives at the Italian headquarters
Development of the LNG business in order to achieve sales of 14.5 billion cubic meters in 2012

Technological innovation and renewable sources

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2011
Development of technologies for increasing the availability of hydrocarbons, maximizing the utilization of existing reserves while protecting the environment and safety.

Contributing to reducing climate change by investing in innovative technologies such as emerging solar technologies and biofuels

Constantly anticipating regulations, the evolution in the quality of fuels and motorization as well as customer needs through the production of high-quality fuels with low environmental impact
96 patent applications filed (+39% over 2007)
Development of CSEM and 4dMGG advanced exploration technologies developed, successful completion of the first ever seismic campaign on floating ice
Completion of the  experimental engineering activities of the proprietary GTL (gas to liquid) technology; implementation on a pilot plant of the first test in the world for the transmission of high-pressure natural gas (TAP)
Industrial testing for the implementation of a ULDPE (ultra low density polyethylene) product for automotive applications has been conducted with a positive outcome
The Front-End Engineering Design for an industrial unit of 250 thousand tons/year of Green Diesel fuel produced from soy and/or palm oil has been completed
Launch of the five-year program, “Solar Frontiers Research Program” in collaboration with MIT for research in solar energy
A strategic cooperation agreement was stipulated between Enel and Eni for the joint development of CO2 geological confinement technologies and the realization of the first Italian pilot project
A collaboration agreement with the FIAT research center for the testing of new fuel formulations - was signed
First edition of the “Eni Award”
Development and installation of a prototype for energy recovery from tides in the E&P sector
Development of new technologies for the utilization of solar energy and the use the use of organic compost for photovoltaic cells, the production of biofuels from biomass, completion of the Basic Design Package for a Biodiesel pilot plant from micro-algae
Development of new processes/products in the field  of styrenic and elastomeric polymers aimed at  the reduction of plant energy intensity
Development of experimental carbon sequestration as well as  CO2 transportation activities also through pipelines
Development of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects utilizing CO2 and steam
Realization of the first industrial plant with 23,000 b/d based on EST technologies at the Refinery of Sannazzaro de’ Burgundi
Continuation of research activities in solar energy and Oil & Gas issues  in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of Boston
Extension of the Eni videoconference system continued

The Environment

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2011
Improving the efficacy of management, control and reporting systems
ISO 14001 Certification 66% completed for E&P overseas companies (subsidiaries,  JV and operating companies) and for 3 additional Saipem operating companies
EMAS registration completed for 4 of the 5 owned refineries (Gela refinery has a suspended EMAS registration and is awaiting authorization from the Regional Environmental Agency) as well as for 50% of electrical plants
Completion of the testing phase of the PRTR environmental IT system
Expansion to foreign subsidiaries and completion for all petrochemical sites of ISO 14001 certifications, EMAS coverage within 2010 for all power plants
Completion of an environmental IT system centralized within PRTR sites
Reducing the local environmental impact of operations by improving environmental performances and implementing resource recovery and reuse
Implementation of the Waste Management Plan in 73% of the 15 identified E&P subsidiaries
e-injection projects in an advanced state of completion in Egypt, Libya, Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia. Completion of water-reuse projects in the refining sector and start-up of similar plantsin the petrochemical and remediation sectors
Continuation of the testing phase for VeLoNox burners in the thermoelectric sector
Completion of remediation activities in an industrial area of 20 hectares in Cengio (Italy).
Reduction of SO2 emissions by 9%
Circa 20% reduction in Nox emissions and circa 30% reduction of Sox by 2012
Completion of water injection projects in Libya, Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia and Nigeria for an overall reduction of discharge of 14 million cubic meters at full capacity in 2009
20% reduction of fresh water consumption by 2012
ontinuation of environmental remediation commitment for the 63 sites of national interest, in compliance with authorities
Completion of the Waste Management Plan in the E&P subsidiaries in 2009

Human Rights

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2012
Implementing a system for assessing the risk of human rights violations in countries at risk
Implementation of risk analysis with respect to human rights: assessment of the internal  regulatory system compliance with international human rights standards and realization of two field tests in two operational countries through the Human Rights Compliance Assessment methodology
Launch of a training path on Human Rights for employees of Security departments
Additional HRCAs in foreign subsidiaries, starting from countries with the greatest risk of violations and  implementation of corrective actions
Integration of Human Rights protection issues within the Social Impact Assessment and Risk Assessment methodologies (Saipem).
Explicit reference to Human Rights protection issues made in the security contracts and start of  adjustment of the  Security System to the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights

Territory and Community

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2011
Define a territorial cooperation and development model which includes the effectiveness measure of community and business investments
Four MoUs were undersigned which include actions for cooperation in the development of Angola, the Republic of Congo, the Russian Federation and Gabon
Approval of a Best Practice for Community Investment in countries with E&P operations; community  investments amounted to  69.88 million Euro
Health Impact assessment (HIA) carried out in the Congo, Saudi Arabia, Libya and Mali,  HIA continued in Kazakhstan and Pakistan; Social Impact Assessment (SIA) conducted in Indonesia, Australia, Kazakhstan; Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in the Congo, Kazakhstan and Indonesia.
Participation in the EITI Mediterranean Roundtable, promotion of the EITI in the Congo, East Timor and Gabon, publication of payments in Kazakhstan and Nigeria
Application and further development of the Cooperation Model within Italian operational environments and in at least five critical foreign areas by 2012; identification of tools which allow to assess  the effectiveness and efficiency of expenditures for the territory
Further extension of impact assessment tools (ESIA, SIA, HIA)
Contribute to local development through community investments and projects
Initiatives for the development of local procurement and for the quality of suppliers in Australia (performance indicators), India, Libya, Pakistan, East Timor (clauses in the supply contracts)
Micro-credit and local empowerment actions implemented in Australia, Nigeria, Pakistan
Implementation of projects for the development of local socio-economic production chains through the strengthening of local procurement, micro-credit and local empowerment initiatives
Ecosystem protection and biodiversity conservation
Launch of a projects for the definition of policies and strategies on biodiversity through the adoption of an eco-systemic approach and an inter-department consultation on biodiversity policies;
Start-up of phase 2 of the AgriBiodiversity Project in Val D’Agri
Continuation of the biodiversity study projects in Kazakhstan (4), Ecuador (1) Norway (2), and the USA (1)
In the E&C sector it has been possible to start projects in high sensitive biodiversity areas, in onshore and offshore operational activities, guaranteeing the highest environmental protection standards through specific monitoring and biodiversity protection projects
Definition of policies and strategies on biodiversity and ecosystem protection  in collaboration with  reference stakeholders at the international level
Mapping of production sites with respect to the interaction of operations with biodiversity sensitive areas by 2012
Start of further three research projects in three countries
Adherence the UNEP-WCMC “Proteus” initiative for the mapping of ecologically sensitive areas

Customers and Consumers

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2011
Improve two-way communications with customers and consumers, also through the promotion of sustainable behaviors
Implementation of the conciliation protocol with Consumers’ Associations
R&M: training activities (Training Van) for the improvement of the service provided to the customers and distribution of professional guides for service stations managers
R&M: three “Mystery Motorist” investigations in order to monitor compliance with customer quality standards
G&P: customer satisfaction index higher than competitors
Continuation of the Eni “30Percento” campaign and final reporting on energy saving promotional campaign

Implementation of projects for assessing customer satisfaction
"Green" offers for customers
Further construction of multienergy stations

Suppliers

Commitments 2008 Results Objectives for 2009-2011
Improvement of processes for supplier monitoring and management
Opening of dedicated structures in two emerging markets for suppliers’ knowledge and qualifications
New activations of structured supplier managemnet systems in critical areas and/or emerging countries
Awareness building  on  Sustainability issues  for employees  involved in supply processes and in the management of contracts



OBJECTIVES PLANNED FOR 2008:     Attained
    Partially attained The result indicated is a part of the objective planned for 2008
    Results beyond objective The result indicated is higher than the objective planned for 2008