Q8 Sustainability Policy

Commitment

Q8 aspires to play an increasingly central role in promoting a just transition toward a more sustainable economic model.

The Sustainability Policy serves as a crucial framework guiding the Company’s efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and to manage relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

The sustainability strategy is structured around three pillars that align with 12 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

GOVERNANCE AREA

The first pillar is New way of doing business, which embodies Q8's vision for its operations: ethical, capable of creating long-term value, and emphasizing digitalization and technology. The associated SDGs for this pillar are:

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ENVIRONMENTAL AREA

The pillar Enabler for energy transition represents Q8's commitment to seeking new sustainable and green solutions aimed at reducing CO2 emissions, experimenting with alternative energy forms, and striving for greater energy efficiency applied to innovative and responsible infrastructures. Therefore, the associated SDGs are:

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SOCIAL AREA

The pillar People enhancement encapsulates Q8's commitment to its employees, collaborators, customers, and the community in which the Company operates.

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Context and References

The Policy is aligned with applicable regulations, both internal and external, and with the latest developments in the European and international context.

Internal Regulations

Q8 has established a comprehensive internal regulatory framework that aligns with best practices. This includes, among other documents:

External Regulations

International and national legislation, as well as international standards and guidelines, are important for Q8's work and sustainability ambitions. Below are the main reference initiatives:

Organization, Roles, and Responsibilities

The Sustainability Policy is adopted by the Company, and the recipients include corporate and senior management, employees, collaborators, and all those who cooperate or work with Q8 in any capacity.

 

Below, the roles and responsibilities of the bodies and corporate structures involved in the management process of ESG risks and opportunities and the organization’s impact on ESG factors are defined, as well as the coordination and sharing of ESG matters with its shareholder.

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Contacts

For questions regarding this document, please contact the External Relations, Press, and CSR Service at the following email address: relazioniesterne@q8.it

Recipients of Q8 Sustainability Policy
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Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is accountable for the Company's business activities and, ultimately, for defining this policy and ensuring its application and compliance.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

It is the responsibility of the CEO, assisted by the Human Resources, Legal, Compliance Director, and other accountable figures, to ensure that the Policy is respected throughout the organization and that all employees are aware of it.

Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and other accountable figures

The Human Resources, Legal, and Compliance Director and other roles identified at various levels of the organization are entrusted with coordinating, implementing, and enforcing the Policy, updating it, and, within their specific functional competencies, disseminating a culture of sustainability within the Company.
Context and References
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  • The 17 Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the 2020 Agenda adopted by the United Nations, "to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all."
  • The European Green Deal, aimed at transforming the continent into the first climate-neutral region, with the following two objectives: reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • The "EU Fit for 55" climate package, which presents legislative proposals to meet the Green Deal targets by 2030.
  • The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, aimed at protecting nature and reversing ecosystem degradation, another key element of the Green Deal.
  • The European Directive 2014/95/EU on non-financial reporting (Non-Financial Reporting Directive), its transposition into Italian law through Legislative Decree 254/2016, as well as Directive 2022/2464/EU on corporate sustainability reporting.
  • The EU Taxonomy Regulation, which introduces the first classification system for eco-sustainable economic activities.
  • The Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC), which sets national objectives for energy efficiency and security, reduction of CO2 emissions, and renewable energy sources.
Internal Regulations
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  • Code of Ethics;
  • Organizational Model and Management Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/01;
  • Anti-corruption Policy;
  • Anti-mafia Policy;
  • Antitrust Policy;
  • Whistleblowing Procedure;
  • Privacy Procedure;
  • SSHE Policy (Safety, Security, Health & Environment).
GOVERNANCE AREA
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  • The Company guarantees a transparent and effective governance system, consisting of the Board of Directors and internal Committees, aimed at creating wealth for itself and its stakeholders throughout the value chain.
  • At the core of the business strategies is risk analysis, which evaluates the risks associated with the business, including sustainability aspects.
  • Q8 is committed to always complying with applicable laws, regulations, and other requirements.
  • Q8 manages all operations in line with principles and criteria of ethical, social, and environmental responsibility.
  • Q8 is dedicated to conveying its values to internal and external stakeholders in terms of ethics, transparency, and the protection of people and the environment in which it operates.
  • Innovation and Digital Transformation are fundamental drivers of the Company’s operational strategies.
  • Energy Transition, innovation, and Digital Transformation are essential drivers of the Company’s operational strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
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In line with the fundamentals of sustainable development, while respecting and protecting the rights of communities and future generations, the Company commits to minimizing and optimizing the impact of its business activities on the environment and encourages its stakeholders to adopt the same behavior.

 

The Company pledges to ensure, among other things:

  • Health and safety of workers;
  • Accountable resource management;
  • Reduction of GHG emissions generated directly from sources owned or controlled by the Company or indirectly from purchased and consumed energy;
  • reduction and optimization of material usage;
  • reduction of consumption and promotion of projects aimed at using recycled materials from a circular economy perspective;
  • waste production containment, selective waste collection to favor recycling, and reduction in landfill disposal quantities;
  • use of energy from renewable sources where possible;
  • promotion of alternative fuels to end customers.
SOCIAL AREA
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  • In addition to ensuring respect for human rights, Q8 promotes, both internally and externally, the fundamentals of inclusion, diversity, multiculturalism, and heterogeneity.
  • The Company is committed to ensuring that its employees receive advanced welfare forms, merit-based benefits, and continuous training, including in ESG areas.
  • Beyond the company’s perimeter, Q8 is engaged in creating social value, playing a role in cultural stimulation, and supporting the territory and communities in which it operates, demonstrating its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
  • The Company considers its customers crucial and commits to managing their needs effectively and satisfactorily, raising awareness, and involving them in CSR initiatives.
  • The fundamentals of collaboration, fairness, and transparency underlie the relationships that the Company maintains with its partners, stakeholders, and the territories in which it operates, encouraging constant dialog to raise awareness among all parties involved on social and environmental responsibility issues