Aqua Publica Europea members celebrate World Water Day 2024
On the occasion of World Water Day on 22 March, public water operators had prepared a series of engaging activities and events aimed at involving everyone in the preservation of precious water resources.
Water Alliance - Acque di Lombardia, GSE - Gestore Servizi Energetici and the Lombardy Region sign a protocol for the sustainable development of water infrastructure in Lombardy
Water Alliance - Acque di Lombardia (comprising public water service companies in Lombardy, Italy), GSE - Gestore Servizi Energetici (company dedicated to promoting the development of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in Italy), and the Lombardy Region have signed a protocol for the sustainable development of water infrastructure in
APE attended the seminar “Wastewater Treatment has a new tomorrow” organised by Gruppo Cap
Aqua Publica Europea participated in a seminar “Wastewater Treatment has a new tomorrow” organised by Gruppo Cap, which was held at Gruppo Cap’s new headquarters in Milan.
Gruppo CAP receives the first Green loans of €100 from the European Investment Bank to upgrade water infrastructure in the Milan metropolitan area
The European Investment Bank (EIB) granted the first Green loan of €100 to Gruppo CAP (Milan Metropolitan area, Italy) to improve the coverage, quality and resilience of integrated water services in Milan. The financing will support the company's four-year Sustainability Plan, which includes €200 million for 44 projects aiming to
Aqua Publica members celebrate World Water Day 2022
On 22 March, the Members of Aqua Publica Europea celebrated World Water Day through a range of different activities to raise awareness on water and on its sustainable use.
Seveso Stream: a new project to preserve local river ecosystem with the help of drones
On 16 March, the Italian public water operators BrianzAcque (Brianza), CAP Group (Milan) and Como Acqua (Como), members of Aqua Publica Europea, together with the Lombardy Region, the Interregional Agency for the Po River (AIPo) and Lombardia per l'Ambiente Foundation, presented the "Seveso Stream' project which aims to conserve Seveso local river ecosystem.
Let’s green: good sustainability practices competition
In September, Gruppo CAP, the operator serving the province around Milan, launched the 'Let's green' competition to reward citizens, schools, associations and municipalities good sustainability practices. The main purpose of the competition is to promote sensitivity and respect for the environment. This initiative combines an online contest with a roadshow
Water Erasmus exchange: Gruppo CAP visits Hamburg Wasser
Aqua Publica members Gruppo CAP (Milan, Italy) and Hamburg Wasser (Hamburg, Germany) have started a new bilateral Water Erasmus exchange. The two operators are working together on waste water treatment, as well as renovation plans and energy efficiency programmes. This exchange is a great opportunity to share knowledge and practices
First Water Erasmus a success!
At the end of November last year, two staff members from Gruppo CAP (Milan, Italy) spent one week with Eau de Paris (Paris, France) to exchange practices about, amongst others, leak detection, drinking water treatment and energy recovery. Following this first experience, staff from Eau de Paris visited Gruppo CAP
Gruppo CAP receives award for Best Italian Public Utility
APE member Gruppo CAP has surpassed important, private operators such as Acea, A2A, Hera and Iren to clinch the first prize at this year’s Top Utility Analysis awards. The decision was taken by a network of independent experts who analyze and rate the overall social, environmental and economic performance of