Rimini, Italy: Mohamed Hassan
Italian utility group Iren is participating in the 29th edition of Ecomondo 2026, taking place in Rimini from November 3 to 6, to showcase its projects and solutions in waste management, material recovery and the circular economy, while presenting its industrial plan through 2035 for its Environmental Business Unit.
Under the theme “Building the Environment: From Waste Collection to Material Recovery – People, Facilities and Innovation Serving Local Communities”, the group is organising a series of meetings and discussions addressing key challenges in the environmental sector.
Iren’s programme highlights an integrated waste management value chain, extending from collection services provided to citizens to industrial facilities that transform waste into new materials.
The company is also highlighting the role of its workforce, industrial infrastructure and digital technologies in improving service efficiency and responding to the needs of local communities.
Iren to Present Its Industrial Plan Through 2035
The main event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m., when Iren will present its industrial plan through 2035 for its Environmental Business Unit.
The presentation will feature Luca Dal Fabbro, Executive Chairman of Iren Group; Gianluca Bufo, Chief Executive Officer of Iren Group; and Massimo Ferrari, Chief Executive Officer of Iren Ambiente.
They will outline the plan’s objectives, investments and projects.
The session will open with remarks from Irene Priolo, Regional Councillor for the Environment, Territorial Planning, Mobility and Transport, and Infrastructure of the Emilia-Romagna Region.
Solar Panel Recycling and Material Recovery
On Wednesday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m., Iren will host a session titled “End-of-Life Photovoltaics: Building a Value Chain for Material Recovery”.
Based on an agreement between ECOEM, Iren Ambiente and Iren Energia, the discussion will explore the industrial, environmental and economic opportunities associated with managing decommissioned solar panels and recovering their materials.
Speakers will include Alfredo Rosini, Chief Executive Officer of Semia Green, part of Iren Group; Roberto Gianoglio, Head of Business Development Renewables at Iren Group; Fabio Fasolino, President of the ECOEM Consortium; and Nicolò Valle, Senior Economist at REF Ricerche.
Digital Customer Services and Paper Recycling
The programme will continue on Thursday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. with a session titled “Customer Experience and Environmental Services: Digital Tracking of Requests”.
The meeting will present Iren Ambiente’s new system, which enables customers and users to continuously monitor the status of their reports, requests and service activities.
At 3:00 p.m., the group will host another discussion titled “From Collection to Value: An Integrated Supply Chain for High-Quality Paper and Cardboard Recycling”.
Featuring Roberto Di Molfetta, President of the COMIECO Consortium, the session will examine Iren’s experience and the contribution of its new RISMA facility to improving paper and cardboard recycling.
Through its participation in Ecomondo 2026, Iren is reaffirming its commitment to developing an integrated industrial model that combines waste collection, treatment and material recovery.
The group’s stated objective is to transform waste into valuable resources and reduce dependence on virgin raw materials, including critical raw materials.
