Adnkronos Rome, October 17 (Adnkronos) – Focusing on connections between diverse yet complementary players. Joining forces and networking to create synergies between large companies, SMEs, startups, universities, financial institutions, and institutions at a time when the energy transition represents one of the most complex challenges of recent times. This was discussed at the Eni research center in San Donato Milanese during the "Eni Supply Chain Day – Connecting Energies" event.
A meeting during which a positive and encouraging picture emerged: Eni's supply chain is solid and performing. ()
"We believe the energy supply chain is solid and always at our side, even when we undertake new projects," said Costantino Chessa, Eni's Head of Procurement, during the meeting. "Over time, it has demonstrated its readiness to respond to current challenges. It must remain competitive and seize the opportunities associated with transformation."
A clear message emerged from the meeting: only by working together can we fully seize the opportunities offered by the ongoing transformation. In this regard, through its Head of Procurement, Eni emphasized its commitment to advancing "an inclusive system approach, continuing to support businesses, especially SMEs."
A survey conducted across the supply chain revealed a need for support in developing skills and technologies, the areas most impacted by the transition. The company is therefore committed to supporting businesses in its supply chain across all aspects of competitiveness, guiding and accompanying them on their growth paths, promoting alliances and collaborations—to foster shared and sustainable development—and developing concrete tools, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
In this context, financial tools such as Basket Bonds and reverse factoring have already been developed, as well as operational ones such as the Open-es system alliance, which brings together over 38 companies. Today, Eni is also pursuing the Energy Supply Chain program, "another initiative to support businesses, especially those most impacted by the transition," Chessa concludes.