Industrial growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability increasingly go hand in hand at Leonardo. The aerospace, defense and security group has presented the new "Transition Plan 2026", a strategy that aims to strengthen corporate competitiveness and resilience in the long term through targeted investments and a progressive reduction in environmental impact.
The sustainability plan includes an investment of 1,2 billion
The plan is part of the broader Industrial Plan 2026-2030 and includes investments of around 1,2 billion euro These funds are designed to support the climate transition. The goal is to decouple business growth from natural resource consumption, while improving operational efficiency and the group's ability to address climate change risks.
According to Leonardo, sustainability is now a structural element of the industrial and financial strategy. Confirming this orientation, the 79% of funding sources The group's portfolio is now linked to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) parameters, through dedicated financial instruments that integrate environmental and social criteria into investment decisions.
The three pillars of the plan: Ambition, Actions and Accountability
The plan is based on three main pillars – Ambition, Actions and Accountability – which include climate strategy, sustainable management of natural resources, the circular economy, and a "Just Transition" focused on enhancing skills and inclusiveness. Digital transformation, considered a key element for achieving environmental and industrial objectives, will also underpin the entire process.
Among the strengths indicated by the company is its human capital. Today the 64% of employees have STEM qualifications (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), while in addition 37 thousand workers They have participated in sustainability training programs over the past year. This wealth of expertise is considered essential to supporting the group's industrial and technological transformation.
Environmental impact results from 2019 to today
The results obtained so far show a positive trend. Compared to 2019, Leonardo recorded a 41% revenue growth, accompanied by a significant reduction in environmental impact. Direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope I and Scope II Market Based) have decreased by 44% compared to 2020, while electricity purchases from the external grid dropped by 32%. Over the same period, water withdrawals (-23%) and waste production (-22%) also decreased.
The "Transition Plan 2026" also addresses climate risk management throughout the supply chain. Leonardo aims to strengthen vulnerability monitoring and accelerate initiatives related to critical raw materials, including through the project CRM4Defense, aimed at ensuring greater security and continuity in strategic supplies.
With this plan, the group confirms its commitment to combining industrial development and sustainability, aiming for growth that is competitive, resilient, and capable of generating long-term value.
