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.
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2021 Results - Alessandro Profumo, CEO
Sustainability and gender equality
Digital transformation
Borsa Italiana – Italian Sustainability Week 2021
Leonardo Reinvention, in collaboration with Alisea
SDG Film (2020)
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 targets
Governance
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Promote a responsible business model
Objectives
2021 Issue of a Trade Compliance Guideline including Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) and development of country risk assessment tools for Leonardo SpA 2022 Extending Trade Compliance Directive to the Group 2023 Renewal/maintenance of the ISO 37001:2016 “Anti-Bribery Management System” certification standard 2022 Expanding the business compliance training to other types of third parties (distributors/resellers), making it a mandatory prerequisite for the completion of the engagement 2021 Training in whistleblowing Impacts
target: 16.5 / 16.6
People
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Attract and promote talent
Objectives
2022 More than 100 training hours per employee in the period 2018-2022 2022 Under 30s equal to at least 40% of total new hires Impacts
Target: 4.3 / 4.4 / 5.1 / 5.5 / 5.b
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Promote an inclusive environment
Objectives
2022 Women equal to at least 32% of total new hires 2025 Women equal to 30% of total new hires in STEM areas 2025 20% female representation at management levels Impacts
Target: 4.3 / 4.4 / 5.1 / 5.5 / 5.b
Planet
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Reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions
Objectives
2025 10% reduction in electricity consumption* 2025 4% reduction in Scope I + Scope II emissions (location-based)* 2030 40% reduction in Scope I + Scope II emissions (market-based)** Impacts
Target: 8.4 / 9.4 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1 / 13.3
* Calculated in relation to revenues. 2019 year baseline.
** Reduction in absolute value. 2019 year baseline. -
Reduce environmental impacts
Objectives
2025 10% reduction in water withdrawals* 2025 10% reduction in the amount of waste produced* Impacts
Target: 8.4 / 9.4 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1 / 13.3
* Calculated in relation to revenues. 2019 year baseline.
Prosperity
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Develop the supply chain
Objectives
2023 Implement supply chain development programmes and medium/long-term partnerships, focused on SMEs, to improve business sustainability 2022 Manage more than 75% of the value of orders placed by Leonardo Divisions with digital collaboration platforms*** 2023 Raise awareness of/deliver training on SDGs and supporting tools for reporting to more than 80% of key suppliers (over 500 suppliers) 2023 100% of LEAP2020 partners with set targets and plans on green energy, CO2 emission reduction, waste recycling, water consumption Impacts
Target: 8.2 / 8.3 / 9.4 / 9.5 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1
* 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* 2025 Increasing storage capacity by 40% per capita* Impacts
Target: 8.2 / 8.3 / 9.4 / 9.5 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 13.1
* Calculated as t he number of flops (floating point operations per second) and bytes in relation to employees in Italy. 2020 year baseline
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
Quarterly reports
Date
Title
Financial report
Press release
Presentation
Webcast
ESG Data**
5/5/2022
Results at 31 March 2022
10/3/2022
2021 Results - Integrated Annual Report
2021 Integrated Report – Synthesis
2021 Integrated Report – Synthesis
4/11/2021
Results at 30 September 2021
29/11/2021
Results at 30 June 2021
9/3/2021
2020 Results - Integrated Annual Report
Leonardo 2020 - Accelerating technology evolution
Leonardo 2020 - Accelerating technology evolution
*graphic revision 30/1/2018
Industrial plan
* This printed version of the 2020 Integrated Report is a mere graphic revision of the document (approved by Leonardo's Board of Directors on 9 March 2021) published in accordance with the law and with the formalities established on 9 March 2021 and - following the release of the relevant reports of the Independent Auditors and the Board of Statutory Auditors - on March 12, 2021, available in the "Shareholders' Meeting 2020" section of the Company web site.
** Sustainability and Innovation Reports’ Archive
In accordance with the sustainability targets, Leonardo has reduced the use of reports’ hard copies, preferring the digital format.
The archive is available online since 2006