Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
Bologna University Business School
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
This is part of a case series. The case illustrates how a major Italian public utility company (Hera Group) developed a practical initiative of circular economy, by using second life plastic for a new type of pipeline. The adoption of this new solution under different context conditions is shown and discussed.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2018-2020.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
Italy
Location:
Bologna
Featured company
Hera Group
Employees:
5001-10000
Turnover:
EUR 7.5 billion (2019)
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Utilities, electricity and gas
Featured protagonist
- Marcello Bondesan (male), Engineer
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Abstract
This is part of a case series. The case illustrates how a major Italian public utility company (Hera Group) developed a practical initiative of circular economy, by using second life plastic for a new type of pipeline. The adoption of this new solution under different context conditions is shown and discussed.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2018-2020.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
Italy
Location:
Bologna
Featured company
Hera Group
Employees:
5001-10000
Turnover:
EUR 7.5 billion (2019)
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Utilities, electricity and gas
Featured protagonist
- Marcello Bondesan (male), Engineer



