INSIGHT ISSUE 2 | 2022

7 and transmission efficiency -- that are the “sustainability weapons” the R&D teams use in conceiving product improvements. It is a great opportunity to refresh our product portfolio using sustainability principles. As a first step in the deployment of the program, in 2021 we launched the ECOCABLE label, the first proprietary green product label in the cable industry. By 2023 we will take those concepts and make them part of our DNA to support our group climate ambition to reduce our scope 1/2/3 emissions and provide our customers more sustainable choices. Can you tell us a bit more? Electric vehicle charging infrastructure will be vital to decarbonize the transportation sector which contributes a quarter of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Charging times are undoubtedly a critical issue when it comes to electric vehicles. We are developing a complete suite of ACandDCcharging cables including cooledmegawatt charging systems. In parallel we are participating in innovative concepts such as the first Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWTP) Electric Vehicle charging pilot project in Italy on the “Arena del Futuro” test track in collaboration with A35 Brebemi motorway, Electreon, ABB and other partners. We have supplied the first 800V LVDC fully recyclable P-Laser cable system together with PRY-CAM technology for real time monitoring of the test track. You can’t talk about innovation without talking about talent. What are you doing internally to boost innovation culture across the Group? Our people are our most important asset. Prysmian Group employees told us in our last Speak Up survey they wanted to be more engaged andwanted to have access to the latest developments in innovation. So, we have launched a program called “Wired for Innovation – Electrify the Future” inviting world experts to speak on a series of innovationrelated topics (such as nanocarbon technologies, green hydrogen, solar). These seminars organized in a lunch-and-learn format are open to all employees in a hybrid setting allowing for interaction with the speaker and collaboration among our employees. For our first event we had 1,000 people participating and we had 2,000 for the second one. The program started in 2022 and will continue in 2023, so stay tuned for more interesting sessions! ARENA DEL FUTURO Speaking about sustainability as an R&D opportunity it is worth mentioning our commitment in the e-mobility area. INSIGHT | Focus On

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