Commitment to External Initiatives

The Enel Group’s international role is also highlighted by its active participation in international associations and organizations that establish long-term goals and commitments to cope with the challenges of climate change and the social and economic pressures that concern the energy industry and the macroeconomic situation in general.

In addition, it is involved in major national and international industry associations and plays a proactive role in the main networks that develop corporate social responsibility projects and promote a way of doing business that is consistent with a sustainability-based perspective.

e8

Meeting point for sharing expertise, experiences and best practices in the field of technology innovation, the e8 is a non-profit organization founded following the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Summit, which includes the ten most important companies in the global energy industry. By sharing the technical expertise and successful experiences of the electricity industry in different countries, the e8 intends to contribute to sustainable development and work to ensure the safety and continuity of electricity supplies while respecting the environment.

Observatoire Méditerranéen de l’Energie (OME)

The main purpose of the OME has been to promote cooperation among the major energy companies operating in the Mediterranean area. The association is both a research and information center on energy in the region and a think tank and a permanent forum among its members. 

World Economic Forum, WEF

This organization, which engages international and political leaders, is aimed at shaping agendas on the main economic issues.

World Business Council for Sustainable Development, WBCSD

The WBCSD is an organization led by the CEOs of about 200 companies worldwide, connected with sustainable development.

EURELECTRIC

EURELECTRIC is the sector association that represents the interests of the electricity industry at pan- European level.

World Energy Council, WEC

WEC,  one of the most important organizations in the energy field, includes companies from over 100 countries and its role as a consultant and mediator is recognised by the United Nations.

International Emissions Trading Association, IETA

IETA is committed to help achieving targets set by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Verban der Grobkessel Besitzen, VGB

VGB Power Tech is an association engaged in technical aspects connected with electricity and heat generation.

European Corporate Leaders on Climate Change, EU-CLG

CLG is a group established in 2006 within the Cambridge University “Programme for Industry”, to promote  the development of new long-term policies aimed at fighting climate change.

Global CCS Institute, GCCSI

The “Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute” (GCCSI) is an international organization to promote the development of CCS technologies regarding commercial and regulatory aspects, as well as public acceptance.

European Photovoltaic Industry Association, EPIA

EPIA is a European association for the development of the solar photovoltaic industry (PV).

Renewable Energy Certificate System, RECS

RECS was established to advance the development of renewable Energy at an International level. The  system promotes the use of standard certificates to provide evidence of the production of a quantity of renewable energy.

International Solar Energy Society, ISES

ISES is engaged in the promotion and dissemination of technical information regarding solar energy, also promoting wider public understanding.

Consumers Forum

Consumers Forum is an independent Italian association established in 1999. It includes Italy’s major consumers’ associations, a number of research centres, some of Italy’s main companies of goods and services and several Italian institutional bodies.

Corporate Social Responsibility Europe, CSR Europe

CSR Europe is a network of companies and organization that work jointly to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility into business strategies and practices.

European Academy of Business in Society, EABIS

The European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS) is an association between companies, business schools and academic bodies, which is supported by the European Commission and is committed to integrate social issues into business strategies.

European Wind Energy Association, EWEA

European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is an association that actively promotes the deployment of wind energy in Europe and in the world.

Global Reporting Initiative, GRI

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) was one of the first associations that developed a broad sustainability reporting framework. Such a framework illustrates the indicators that organizations can use to measure and analyse their economic, environmental and social performances.

World Association of Nuclear Operators, WANO

WANO is set to improve safety in nuclear plants worldwide. This association aims to maximise the safety and reliability of nuclear plants, by working together to exchange mutual information and encourage communication and emulation of best practices.

World Nuclear Association, WNA

Accredited to the United Nations, the WNA is an organization comprising private companies, which aims at promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy as a sustainable  energy resource.

Alliance for Rural Electrification

The Alliance for Rural Electrification is an organization that promotes and provides efficient “renewable” solutions for rural electrification in developing countries.

MIT Centre for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, MIT CEEPR

The CEEPR promotes empirical research at MIT on issues regarding energy and environmental policy, to support decision-making by government and industry.