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Prysmian Group – 2015 Sustainability Report
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KEY EVENTS DURING THE YEAR
Prysmian: the first decade
The tenth anniversary of the founding of the Prysmian Group was celebrated in 2015, representing an
ideal occasion to remember the great success achieved over the years.
These celebrations, with various initiatives involving Prysmian's people and stakeholders, also offered a
chance to think about and analyse the results delivered during the past decade. Multiple marketing and
communications activities were organised throughout 2015 to mark this 10-year milestone: all
communications carried a golden logo created especially in honour of the tenth anniversary, while the
history of Prysmian over the decade was gathered and recounted in a book, produced for the occasion,
that was dedicated and distributed to every employee.
All the activities and initiatives implemented during 2015 sought to further strengthen the Group's brand
and identity, as well as to highlight the commitment of the people who together make up the Group and
contribute to its success. These initiatives also made the Group's ties with its stakeholders both stronger
and closer, thereby consolidating Prysmian's growth and strategic development programmes.
Inclusion in the FTSE4Good index
Prysmian is now included in the FTSE4Good, a prestigious global index comprising firms that stand out
for both their ethical and transparent management practices, and the implementation of sustainable
policies. The majority of the stringent requirements specified by the FTSE Group were met by Prysmian.
In particular, Prysmian received excellent ratings from the Index's commission of experts due to the high
standards assured for employees, as exemplified by our Diversity and Inclusion policies. The Group's
HR management processes are designed to support the development of individuals and a common
identity, via multiple programmes for the management of talent within a highly multi-cultural
environment. Additional merit points were awarded for the close attention paid by the Group to the
entire supply chain, thanks to the introduction of the Code of Business Conduct that was devised in
order to disseminate and assure the adoption of responsible practices by all suppliers.
“Italy shows its true Fibre”
In 2015, Prysmian launched a communication campaign designed to support plans for the development
of new, ultra-broadband telecommunications networks in Italy. The fibre, manufactured by Prysmian in
Italy and used to link communities around the world, is the result of technology, innovation and
experience, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the country. Additionally during the year, the Group
completed the investment of almost 30 million euro at the optical fibre centre of excellence in Battipaglia
(Salerno), which is now one of the most advanced and competitive in the world.