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Strategy

Strategy

«We are fully aware that sustainable action is a tool to improve our industrial and economic performance and to create value in the medium to long term for all our Stakeholders.»

Umberto Tosoni
Chief Executive Officer

Our purpose

To contribute to the growth, sustainability and development of the regions in which we operate our infrastructure.

Impact measurement

13.3bn €
Overall economic impact
Direct, indirect and related (2023)
123000
Employment impact in workers
Direct, indirect and satellite (2023)

Sustainability indices

CDP CLIMATE CHANGE | Rating A-

In 2023 ASTM was confirmed as a global leader in the fight against climate change by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), achieving an A- rating. The Group was assessed on the basis of the actions introduced to reduce emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop a low-carbon economy.
Of the more than 21,000 companies that joined the initiative in 2023, 375 are Italian and of these 11% have reached a level of Leadership (A/A-).

STANDARD ETHICS RATING | Rating EE+

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Standard Ethics assigns ASTM the “EE+” (Very Strong) rating recognizing the Group’s structural commitment to ESG issues and Sustainability governance framework. The rating awarded underscores how the international expansion promoted by ASTM has kept the Sustainability strategy strong and how the commitment to ESG issues is confirmed by the constant alignment with UN, OECD and European Union guidelines.

SUSTAINALYTICS | Top-Rated

Sustainalytics assigned a Top-Rated award to ASTM in its geographical area (Europe) and industry (Transportation Infrastructure). On a scale of five risk categories (negligible, low, medium, high, severe) the ESG Risk Rating attributed to ASTM is equal to 7.5 (Negligible), i.e. the economic value potentially at risk due to ESG factors not managed is negligible.

MSCI | Rating A

ASTM achieved an MSCI ESG rating of A (average). The MSCI ESG rating is designed to measure the resilience of a company to long-term environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in the sector.

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Sustainability Plan

ASTM Sustainability Plan is based on the following strategic guidelines:

Environment

  • Reducing CO2 emissions
  • Improving infrastructure resilience
  • Reducing the impact of new projects
  • Responsible use of resources

Social

  • Promoting diversity and inclusion
  • Human capital development
  • Health, safety and data protection
  • Contribution to local area and community development
  • Improving road safety

Governance

  • Promotion of ethical corporate culture
  • Adoption of transparent and fair procurement practices
  • Adoption of transparent and responsible business conduct

Sustainable Finance

ASTM has further consolidated its commitment to fight climate change by integrating the 2030 emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) in its financial strategy, by publishing the first Sustainability Linked Financing Framework. In this context Sustainability-Linked Bonds were issued for € 3 billion.

For more information, see the section Sustainable Finance.

The Plan’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Direct contribution

Indirect contribution

Last update: 24/01/2025
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