A parcel of land of 4 hectares available free of charge for “zero mile” farming to produce vegetables and serve them in the canteens of kindergartens. These are the objectives of the initiative called “A vegetable garden at the compressor station”, promoted by Snam in Terranuova Bracciolini (province of Arezzo) in collaboration with Betadue social cooperative, which supports work placement for disadvantaged people and is specialized in maintenance of green spaces. The area, owned by Snam, borders the compressor station run by Snam Rete Gas, the subsidiary operating in natural gas transport and dispatching, in Terranuova Bracciolini.

Following the Memorandum of Understanding signed last May, Snam Rete Gas leased the parcel to Betadue free of charge to cultivate products for local consumption and in particular for supplying the canteens of kindergartens of the Valdarno area. Snam Rete Gas also committed to guarantee the water-supply for irrigation and the power for the machinery. The Terranuova Bracciolini plant is one of the 11 compressor stations located along the national gas pipeline network, which runs throughout the Peninsula, guaranteeing security of supplies with the highest reliability and flexibility.

Supporting the short food supply chain and contributing to the community of Terranuova Bracciolini, the initiative aims at strengthening the virtuous relationship between Snam and the socioeconomic context in which it operates. This way, while carrying out business activities, the Company is able to generate value also for the local communities, according to the principle of Shared Value, which inspires Snam’s approach to sustainability.