Italgas and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen the Safety of Employees Traveling Abroad
Rome, October 16th, 2024 - Italgas strengthens its commitment to protecting employees on business trips abroad thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding signed today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation between Italgas CEO, Paolo Gallo, and the Head of the Crisis Unit, Nicola Minasi, under the initiative of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
The agreement marks the beginning of a collaboration aimed at further raising international safety standards by mitigating potential risks associated with business trips.
The Memorandum of Understanding is intended to reinforce Italgas’ commitment to the safety of its employees traveling or working abroad, in line with the principles of “Duty of Care” and international standards for travel risk management.
The collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supported by the availability of dedicated digital applications, offers multiple benefits to the Group’s employees. In addition to the information already available through the “Viaggiare Sicuri” app and the “DoveSiamoNelMondo” portal, the Group’s employees can access IG DOME at any time. This innovative application, developed by Italgas, provides real-time data on traffic, weather, public transport, natural events, and security issues related to the countries they are visiting. In case of need, employees can use IG DOME to request support from the company’s Security Unit to be located, ensuring maximum coordination with the Crisis Unit.
The Protocol includes joint training programs and informational activities to continue promoting a culture of safety during business trips, protecting Italgas Group employees, and optimizing the security measures implemented by the Company.
“The safety of our nationals abroad is a priority for the Government and my Ministry—as demonstrated by this agreement—and it requires collaboration between the Farnesina, our diplomatic network, and companies like Italgas,” stated the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, highlighting the importance of teamwork among all parties involved, both public and private, especially in high-risk contexts.
“The safeguarding of the health and safety of our Group members — stated Paolo Gallo, CEO of Italgas — has always been the primary objective of our daily actions. Thanks to continuously evolving technological innovation, we are able to improve and make our services dedicated to employees increasingly efficient. This closer collaboration with the Crisis Unit of the Farnesina allows us to be even more effective in preventing the risks our colleagues may face while traveling for work.”
