Sustainability is a vital foundation for the enduring progress of people and the planet. At the heart of Leonardo’s approach are research, technological innovation and digitalisation to enable a quicker transition to inclusive and sustainable development, in line with the UN Agenda 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals) and the multi-lateral commitments at international level. Sustainability has become a key element in competitiveness by supporting innovative processes and the ability to attract talent.
of investments in 2022-2024 to achieving SDGs
people involved in R&D activities
suppliers, of which over 4,000 based in Italy
of energy purchased from renewable sources
of new employees aged under 30
of CO2 emissions (Scope 1+2)
Global leadership
Sustainability Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices of S&P Global for 13 years, with the highest score in the Aerospace and Defence industry for the fourth year in a row
Confirmed among the leaders in the fight against climate change by CDP (an international non-profit organisation), one of the best rated companies in the Aerospace & Defence sector.
Ranked in band A of the Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency (DCI) of
Transparency International.
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Sustainability Governance
Leonardo has a structured and integrated governance system to effectively pursue its long-term sustainability strategy. The Board of Directors, with the support of the Sustainability and Innovation Committee and the Risk and Control Committee is responsible for assessing progress towards sustainability targets, in line with the Industrial Plan and the Sustainability Plan.
Responsible Business
Through an approach based on following the rule of law, on integrity, transparency (link to Ethics and compliance) and respect for human rights, Leonardo integrates sustainability into its business, creating value for people, for the planet and for a productive and innovative ecosystem linked also to the prosperity of the communities and territories where company operates.
Sustainability Plans and Targets
Leonardo’s Sustainability Plan translates the Group’s vision into action through projects, initiatives and practices focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN Agenda 2030, in line with the European Green Deal and Next Generation EU.
The aim is to generate shared value for stakeholders that can be quantified over time. In the Sustainability Plan, Leonardo’s capability in technological and digital innovation is the starting point for finding solutions to global problems and to accelerate the transition to inclusive, sustainable development.
The Plan is divided into eight action areas and covers the entire value chain, from research and innovation to operations, right through to the development of new solutions and new business models, involving divisions, companies and functions.
The Plan’s effectiveness is further strengthened by the Sustainability Targets that Leonardo is committed to achieving in the short, medium and long term. The Targets are essential elements to consolidate the strategy, to improve the competitiveness of Leonardo and the industrial ecosystem in which Leonardo is a driving force, with the direct involvement of the entire supply chain.
Sustainability targets
Governance
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Leonardo’s sustainability targets are a key tool to support the Group’s strategy, its competitiveness and industrial ecosystem.
Promote a responsible business model:
Objectives2022 Extending Trade Compliance Directive to the Group
TARGET ACHIEVED
2022 Extending the business compliance training to other types of third parties (distributors/resellers), making it a mandatory prerequisite for the completion of the engagement
TARGET ACHIEVED
2023 Renewal/maintenance of the ISO 37001:2016 “Anti-Bribery Management System” certification standard
TARGET ON TRACK
Material themes
target: 16.5 / 16.6
Sound corporate governance
Responsible and ethical business conduct
People
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Attract and promote talent:
Objectives
2022 More than 100 training hours per employee in the period 2018-2022
TARGET ACHIEVED
2022 Under 30 equal to at least 40% of total new hires
TARGET ACHIEVED
MATERIAL TOPICS
Target: 4.3 / 4.4 / 5.1 / 5.5 / 5.b / 8.5
Diversity and inclusion
Skills management and talent attraction
Active support to STEM skills development
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Promote an inclusive environment
Objectives
2022
Women equal to at least 32% of total new hires*
TARGET NOT ACHIEVED
2025 Women equal to at least 32% of total new hires**
TARGET ON TRACK
2025 Women equal to 30% of total new hires in STEM areas
TARGET ON TRACK
2025 20% women in management levels
TARGET ON TRACK
2025 Women equal to 20% of total employees
TARGET ON TRACK
2025 27% of women in succession plans
TARGET ON TRACK
MATERIAL TOPICS
Target: 4.3 / 4.4 / 5.1 / 5.5 / 5.b / 8.5• Diversity and inclusion
Skills management and talent attraction
Active support to STEM skills development
* Calculated excluding blue collar workers.
** Calculated on total recruitment
Planet
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Reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions:
Objectives
2025 10% reduction in electricity consumption withdrawn from external grid*
TARGET UPDATED
2025 50% reduction in scope 1 + Scope 2 emissions (market-based)**
TARGET ON TRACK
Material themes
Target: 8.4 / 9.4 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1 / 13.3
Combating climate change, adaptation and mitigation
Environmental impact of using materials* Calculated in relation to revenues. 2019 year baseline.
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Reduce environmental impacts
Objectives
2030 25% reduction in water withdrawals*
TARGET UPDATED
2030 15% reduction in the amount of waste produced*
TARGET UPDATED
Material themes
Target: 8.4 / 9.4 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1 / 13.3
Combating climate change, adaptation and mitigation
Environmental impact of using materials* Reduction in absolute value. 2019 year baseline.
Prosperity
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Develop the supply chain
Objectives
2023 Manage more than 75% of the value of orders placed by Leonardo business areas with digital collaboration platforms*
TARGET ACHIEVED
2023 Implement supply chain development programmes and medium/long-term partnerships, focused on SMEs, to improve business sustainability
TARGET ON TRACK
2023 Raise awareness of/deliver training on SDGs and supporting tools for reporting to more than 80% of key suppliers (over 500 suppliers)
TARGET ON TRACK
2023 100% of LEAP partners with set targets and plans on green energy, CO2 emission reduction, waste recycling, water consumption
TARGET ON TRACK
Material themes
Target: 4.4 / 8.2 / 8.3 / 9.4 / 9.5 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1
Sustainable Supply chain
R&D, innovation and advanced technologies
Cybersecurity and data protection
Digital transformation
* Includes recurring suppliers. Leonardo DRS is not included in the scope.
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Strengthen digitalisation and processing capacity
Objectives
2025 Increasing computing power by 40% per capita*
TARGET ON TRACK
2025 Increasing storage capacity by 40% per capita*
TARGET ON TRACK
Material themes
Target: 4.4 / 8.2 / 8.3 / 9.4 / 9.5 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1
Sustainable Supply chain
R&D, innovation and advanced technologies
Digital transformation* Calculated as t he number of flops (floating point operations per second) and bytes in relation to employees in Italy. 2020 year baseline.
Stakeholders
Leonardo’s sustainability strategy integrates the stakeholders’ perspective. This vision is founded on dialogue and listening, consolidated by engagement activities, such as the process that led to the definition of the priority matrix (materiality).
GOVERNMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS
- Dialogue with domestic, supranational and regional institutions
- Participation in round tables with public and private companies/bodies for the development of initiatives, plans and policies
- Support to initiatives aimed at increasing security and the country’s ecological and digital transitions (e.g. PNRR)
FUTURE GENERATIONS
- Initiatives that support schools and higher education providers to increase teaching of technical and scientific subjects (STEM), helping with careers in those sectors and increasing skills
- Promotion of diversity and inclusion as competitiveness factors
- Spreading scientific citizenship through initiatives aimed at sharing knowledge, technological skills and innovation to help the communities and territories that Leonardo is active in
FINANCIAL COMMUNITY
- Quarterly events and conference calls
- Regular communications with analysts and investors (current and potential) about financial matters and ESG
- Participation in conferences
EMPLOYEES
- Training and engagement activities on sustainability matters, to encourage employees to become involved
- Periodical surveys on company sentiment and specific surveys on mobility, smart working, sustainability and women with STEM profiles in Leonardo
- Support for welfare and work-life balance
- Annual performance assessment
SUPPLIERS
- Promotion of supply chain sustainability through initiatives focused on digital transformation, cyber & security and social and environmental responsibility
- Training on sustainability matters
- Assessment of ESG performance (Environmental, Social, Governance)
CUSTOMERS
- Dedicated conferences and user groups
- Customer satisfaction surveys
- Digital events and trade shows
UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH CENTRES
- Development of sustainability solutions through research projects and collaborations internal to Leonardo Labs
- Partnerships and collaborations in the fields of research and innovation to fight climate change, to use resources more efficiently and to favour circular economy initiatives
- Guidance-related initiatives and scholarships to increase STEM skills, promoting dialogue between industry and universities
BUSINESS PARTNER
- Implementation of projects to improve efficiency in industrial practices
- Participation in domestic and international research projects, round tables and multi-sector consultations
- Starting circular economy and industrial symbiosis projects
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
- Supporting and organising local initiatives and digital events
- Projects to support the communities and territories that Leonardo is active in
- Opening the company’s sites and museums to the public
- Promotion of volunteering opportunities by employees
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
Participation in round tables on technological, social, environmental and governance/policy matters
TRADE UNIONS
- Continuous dialogue with trade unions
- Participation in observations on specific subjects
MEDIA
- Communication via traditional and digital media
- Collaborations in publishing initiatives and events
In 2020, the value of lobbying contracts was approximately $1.8 million (approximately $1.5 million in 2019 and 2018, approximately $1 million in 2017) and is related to activities carried out mainly in North America and Poland.
Materiality analysis
press articles analysed
AD&S company reports used for the benchmark analysis
national and international regulations and standards analysed
stakeholders from 11 countries responded to the survey
stakeholders involved in dedicated meetings in Italy and the UK
Materiality analysis selects the priority topics for Leonardo (material topics) by identifying the most significant impacts the company and its value chain have on the planet, people, society and the economy.
It is supported by the continuous dialogue with internal and external stakeholders and contributes to the preparation of the Integrated Report, to the definition of the Group’s strategy and to the Sustainability Plan.
Leonardo
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00195 Rome - Italy
Renata Mele
Senior Vice President Sustainability