Public relations | Media affairs Ansaldo STS | 2014 Sustainability Report

The company focused on its product presentations signalling components, demos for integrated solutions Public relations at the trade fairs in 2014 and the important biennial and new products. events of Innotrans and Expo Ferroviaria. It presented Ansaldo STS promotes society’s scientific, cultural and social progress by actively taking part in research projects with national and EU institutions on ICT and the sustainability of A year of events and contacts with our stakeholders: transportation systems. It also encourages technological and managerial training through partnerships with universities. Month Event Location Italian Railways/Polish Railways work day January Convention of ASSTRA, Italian transport association Arezzo TRADE FAIR- Middle East Rail Dubai February 12th Annual European Financial Services conference Brussels Media affairs Metro anniversary Brescia TRADE FAIR - Eurasia Rail Istanbul The main purpose of external communication is publicity on the website, the publication of leaflets March Exporail conference Bangkok customer communication and, more generally, market and broadcasting of videos for sales and marketing, MAXBE project (European research project) Genoa “Ansaldo Foundation” communication, in order to contribute to create value, training of customers’ staff and workers’ safety at ProtectRail (European security project) Paris to improve the way in which the Ansaldo STS brand is sites. TRADE FAIR - Expo Ferroviaria Turin TRADE FAIR - UIC ERTMS World Conferences & Exhibition Istanbul perceived by the many professionals who participate April in decision-making that affects investments and the In 2014, Ansaldo STS prepared a tailored procedure Smart Mobility City Naples main operating activities. to update its commercial documentation, brochures, TRADE FAIR - PTC World Conferences -Freight Orlando UNIGE conference - Programming, operation and management of regional and local Genoa presentations and advertising materials. Its public transport networks Institutional communication targets the top primary objective was to align the external view of May Carnegie Science Center - award for researchers, innovators, students and lecturers Pittsburgh management of major national railway companies and the company, its organisation and products to the TRADE FAIR - RSSI Nashville the public administrations of urban areas interested changes and innovation that have characterised it in Celebration of the LIMA contract Genoa - Naples in transportation solutions, the operating units of this last period. Accordingly, it prepared and revised TRADE FAIR - IRSE (Institution of Railway Signal Engineers) Lyon customers responsible for performing contracts, the (in several languages) about 20 new documents/ Visit by the board of directors Milan Greco multi-station technical/contractual supervisory bodies appointed brochures, circulated its institutional presentation and Pennsylvania Trolley Museum event (finalisation of the Signalling Arden Valley project) Washington by customers or required by local legislation, created a new company profile. June “In 2 Rail” European project Genoa “Ansaldo Foundation” professional associations in the sector and opinion UNIFE (The Association of the European Rail Industry) general assembly London leaders. Ansaldo STS also designed and promoted its new TRADE FAIR - APTA (America Public Transportation Association) Rail Conferences Montreal interlocking M-Lok (MAcroLok®) suite, which it Secur-ed: European technical-scientific community security project Izmir Railmed Conference and customer visit Bari The objective of technical/business communication unveiled at the leading European international fair, “Hawaii on the Hill” event Washington is to inform the various professionals that are most Innotrans 2014 in Berlin. July “PSATS” European Alliance for Innovation, communications and satellite systems Genoa involved in qualification with customers, design, conference implementation, commissioning, approval, after-sales The company promoted its presence at trade fairs Rail Business Asia Conferences Kuala Lumpur September service, staff training and the safety of workers at through communication via wide range of initiatives: TRADE FAIR - INNOTRANS 2014 Berlin TRADE FAIR - APTA Expo - Annual Meeting Houston sites. a special advertising campaign, new information October material, new demonstrations of its products and Event for the closing of the “ON TIME” European project Genoa “Ansaldo Foundation” It pursues these objectives by creating a professional development of interest groups on social media. TRADE FAIR - CBTC World Congress London community that can adjust its response to the market TRADE FAIR - AusRail Perth in terms of timing and procedures, by participating Trade fairs are not the only occasions for Innovation award Genoa November CNES seminar on research and innovation in the rail sector, especially as regards Lille in trade fairs, appearing in specialised publications communication with the market, its institutions and satellite systems with institutional and product advertisements, along representatives are also used to showcase Ansaldo ASSTRA national convention Siena with articles detailing certain aspects, company STS’ products. UITP Mena Congress Doha “Transport Safety” Italian EU Presidency Genoa Ceremony for the upgrading of the Turin-Padua line, opening of the north-west Milan Naples junction Stage 2.1 Ceremony for the opening of the Naples Open Day Naples Ceremony for the upgrading of the Turin-Padua line, opening of the north-west Milan Piossasco December junction Stage 2.1 AICQ (Italian association for culture and quality) convention Florence TRADE FAIR - CPExpo & SRC Security Research Conference 2014 Genoa Ceremony for the upgrading of the Turin-Padua line, opening of the north-west Milan Genoa junction Stage 2.1 Ceremony for the opening of the Rome Metro Line C Genoa Family Day Genoa

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For Ansaldo STS, trade fairs, such as the conferences Advertising campaigns Price-sensitive communication to Information System) is subject The company issued 38 press and sponsorships listed here, are among the most In 2014, Ansaldo STS drew on the results of the market to a standard procedure, revised releases in 2014. important opportunities for company communication the analysis and evaluation performed in 2013 All Ansaldo STS information that again in 2014, that requires the and sector specific communication, as they constitute to learn what the main trade publications are in can be defined as price sensitive company’s External Communication Ultimate authorisation for the issue a privileged place for exhibitors and stakeholders each geographical area. Accordingly, it revised and (i.e., that could materially affect function, in charge of press of press releases always lies with (customers) to meet. For the purposes of careful established relationships with leading international the share price on the stock releases, to work closely with the CEO and CFO. preliminary planning, 9 to 12 months before each trade publications in the railway transportation/railway market and that is disclosed via the Investor Relations, Legal and fair, the External Communication and Strategy and signalling sector, such as the Railway Gazette Borsa Italiana’s NIS - Network Internal Communication functions. Marketing functions establish objectives and, accordingly, International, International Railway Journal and the relevant markets. This is one of the many examples Eurailmag. This analysis led to a more accurate and that demonstrates Ansaldo STS’ dedication to external efficient definition of the advertising plan put together communication with respect to the market and products. in 2014, in coordination with business expo activities It also provides the opportunity to clarify targets, a key and communications via digital channels. Digital communication step in establishing the communication strategy and Company website method to be implemented throughout the year. Ansaldo STS renewed its advertising campaigns with the Customer communication take many shapes and Ansaldo STS gained another three positions in the preparation and circulation of new advertising, as well cover many channels. The External Communication general Italian classification (with 61 points) as as updating its trademark advert. function aims to always be on time and take per Webranking's independent valuation. In 2014, Media advantage of opportunities: to arrive in time and in Ansaldo STS (with 61 points) improved its ranking Ansaldo STS develops its relationships with the media the right way, when and where the strategy requires, by nearly 5 points, leading the Italian industrial by focusing the utmost attention on the quality of to meet the target customer’s information needs, in sector for the second consecutive year, which has information, which must always meet the requirements addition to those of other potential stakeholders, an average score of 37.8 points. Overall, considering of transparency, timeliness, truthfulness, complete ease such as partners or suppliers. In 2014, the company all the Italian sectors with an average score of 40.5 of use and widespread distribution. These qualities made increasing use of digital media, and continued points, Ansaldo STS went from 12th to 9th place. enable Ansaldo STS to base its communication on to update its website and also use social media and institutional sites. Start page & the consistency of information to all media outlets, Functions also considering the fact that the company is listed 80% Corporate social 70% About us on the stock market. Relationships with journalists media and search 60% are managed at several levels: from the highest, with 50% directors and deputy directors of publications, to mid- Webranking score (classification) 40% Career 30% Press range, with head editors and senior editors, to writers. 20% Relationship must be forged at all levels for constant 10% % Ansaldo STS support with respect to issues relating to Ansaldo STS’ 0% % IT 60.7 61.0 th % EU top 100 (14th place) (9 place business. 56.5 and 1st place (12th place Industrial) 51.0 and 1th place CSR Reporting (26th place) Industrial)

In its communication activities, Ansaldo STS largely 38.5 targets sector leaders: 34.5 (40th place) (46th place) • national press agencies that also handle general Governance The share 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 news (e.g., ANSA, ADN-Kronos and AGI) and press Investor relations agencies that specialise in financial news (e.g., Radiocor, Mf Dow Jones and Reuters), as well as the international press specialised in financial news (Reuters International, Dow Jones and Bloomberg); • dailies (e.g., Il Sole 24 hours, MF, Italy Oggi, Repubblica, Control Centre of MetroCampania Nord Est line Secolo XIX, Messagero, Il Mattino and others); • periodicals (e.g., Milano Finanza, Corriere Economia, Repubblica Affari&Finanza, Il Mondo and The Economist); • radio (Radio 24); • television (Class CNBC); • online media; • blogs, such as letters to investors and similar posts.

It enjoys ongoing and fruitful relationships with local business and general media in the areas in which it has sites (particularly Genoa and Naples) and where it carries out projects, such as Rome, Milan and Brescia.

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Integrated Review Open days The second edition of the Integrated Review was given a In 2014, Ansaldo STS conducted new communication and contact initiatives with its local communities. It held new graphical layout in 2014. two open days in Naples and Genoa where it opened its doors to the public to share its passion, interests and the results of its daily activities. This is another step towards an integrated view of Ansaldo STS' financial, social and environmental management. The Ansaldo STS and AnsaldoBreda “Factory and complying with values (integrity). Thanks to fruitful Family” open day was held on Sunday, 30 November teamwork (team spirit), all colleagues, laboratory This is a new tool for the public which demonstrates element for pursuing business with stakeholders, to at the Naples site with 8,500 visitors. Areas with engineers and other employees produced easy-to- how sustainability is an integral part of Ansaldo ensure they have adequate tools to learn about and entertainment for children and a museum of the understand simulations and presentations for the STS’ day-to-day business and an increasingly key understand the company. railway industry’s history, the open day gave people an non-expert public, the company’s customers at its understanding of the technology used to control and 2014 Family Day (customer focus). operate urban transport and railway lines. Ansaldo STS also provided a simulation of the Taipei driverless The employes that made it possible to activate stage metro and the innovative catenary free tram. 2.1 of the upgrading of the Turin-Padua line were the pages describing the company followers have grown from Other digital communication congratulated, like in Naples and Turin, by and its business up-to-date in both approximately 10,000 at the channels CEO Mr. Stefano Siragusa attended the event to Mr. Siragusa, CEO, who expressed his appreciation In 2014, new initiatives were Italian and English start of the year to over 46,354 welcome visitors. The mayor of Naples, Luigi De of these positive results with colleagues and family launched to develop existing digital at year end. This reflects Ansaldo Magistris was also there and commented on the members. communication channels, improve Communication channels were STS’ professional activities splendid sunny day spent with many families in their content and format and developed and updated via social and communications, which an a factory that symbolises Neapolitan workers: The event attracted 500 visitors who were able to tour communication functions, as well media, in line with the sector increasing number of sector users Ansaldo STS, which opened its doors to show all the a defined area on each floor of the Genoa building; as facilitate dialogue outside the approach and creating more ongoing wish to access. technologies of excellence created in Via Argine. He they received explanations and were able to briefly company. interactive communication with the concluded saying that Naples was proud of Ansaldo see the background to the Ansaldo STS technologies general public. Company events, commercial STS. used to make announcements to the public, ensure The company application for iPads successes and exhibitions are safe tracks, high speed systems, Tramwave® was kept up-to-date and available to The success garnered by the regularly presented. Mr. Stefano Siragusa, met and praised employees and driverless metro vehicles. Expert engineers the public. investments in communication who worked on two recent projects to upgrade the were flanked by entertainers, who presented the and content can be seen by the Turin-Padua line (the north-west junction in Milan) importance and added value of our ingenuity and work It also commenced negotiations development of the LinkedIn and to build the Rome Metro Line C. He paid tribute through play. This innovative approach was designed with the editors of Wikipedia to keep platform, where the company’s to them for their work which ensured the contracts' to give children a simple explanation of our work and success during this event attended by the workers to show how the solutions we develop can easily be and their families. shared because although they are technologically sophisticated, they meet the actual requirements of Ansaldo STS and the community On 14 December, Ansaldo STS opened the Genoa rail transport (innovation). site to families, friends and children. The event was Each year Ansaldo STS is committed to various conceived to explain in simple terms what happens Areas were set up for smaller children (“Colora charitable events and sponsorships to fund SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS there each day, where the employees work and to con noi”, draw with us), historical and explanatory cultural and humanitarian initiatives. In 2014, total PROCEDURE show the passion invested in achieving objectives and footage was shown for older children and adults, and donations and sponsorships amounted to roughly Ansaldo STS has a procedure for all visitors were able to see and at times test the €270 thousand, as shown below by geographical sponsorships, advertising initiatives and technologies that are used to control and operate urban transport and railway lines. segment: contributions to associations and bodies Open Day, Naples 2014 that sets out the general principles, scope of DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS (%) application, roles and responsibilities for the taking of decisions and the costs incurred 2 for sponsorships and donations. It checks China 1 the party that receives the sponsorship or Open Day, Genoa 2014 6 Malaysia advertising fee or is given the grant to ensure Australia that they will be able to carry out the related project, there are no conflicts of interest, no convictions for crimes and that the party 17 does not reside in a tax haven. Italy

Donations were made to initiatives related to education 43 and young people’s development, health and social welfare. Sponsorships were made in the fields of 31 business, art, culture and sport. US 138 139 Public relations | Research projects with Italian and EU public institutions Ansaldo STS | 2014 Sustainability Report

MERLIN project energy characterisation of the The main innovations of the OSIRIS Research projects with Italian and EU public institutions This project’s primary objectives components that affect railway project relate to: are: network consumption, definition • vehicles: technologies for traction, Ansaldo STS participates in Ministry of the Environment and JU)”, a public-private partnership for • characterisation of railway of the global energy consumption braking and operation controls; research projects funded by the the European Commission. the management and coordination of networks and the main map and definition of the reference energy accumulation systems Ministry of Education, Universities research in the rail sector. Ansaldo elements that influence energy architecture to which the optimised based on Li-ion batteries; auxiliary and Research, the Ministry for 2015 will see the launch of the STS is one of the joint undertaking’s consumption (principally main energy management systems will service intelligent control systems; Economic Development, the “Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (S2R founding members. line); be applied (including an interface development of innovative • identification of energy efficiency with the energy management convertors; indicators to be used to directly systems and the supervision • Infrastructure: reversible compare network performances; subsystems). substations, ground storage of • definition of a global energy energy; low consumption ancillary consumption map and OSIRIS project services, design criteria for low identification of energy usage This project’s primary objectives consumption substations; heat optimising requirements; are: pumps to reduce consumption by • definition of a reference • definition of benchmarks for the the HVAC systems. architecture for the systems that energy consumption of urban rail • Operation support technologies: include an interface with the systems (LRV, trams and metros) specification of optimised supervision and control systems and energy efficiency indicators ventilation systems for metros; as well (e.g., the signalling for standard operating cycles; assessment of the effects of European research projects system). • development of a holistic model optimised driving; feasibility of suitably interfaced with multi- a real-time system for efficient Ansaldo STS is involved in the following projects that • ERSAT EAV (ERTMS ON SATELLITE – ENABLING Additional objectives are: train simulation tools and for the energy management (smart-grid receive European funding for satellite signalling: APPLICATION & VALIDATION), a project approved as • definition of a reference global modelling of energy flows energy management). • SATLOC (Satellite based operation and management part of the Horizon 2020 programme, whose objective architecture and its subsystems and consumption in the urban • Tool: holistic model to measure of non-interoperable low traffic lines), for the is to verify the suitability of EGNSS and, specifically, for the intelligent management rail system; the energy consumption of urban development and demonstration of the Global EGNOS and the new Galileo services for ERTMS of energy in the railway systems • performance of electrical, rail systems, including thermal Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) system safety European railway signalling and, in particular, for safe (energy dispatch) to be used to thermal and mechanical aspects. in live rail application and advanced management wayside localisation (SIL4), indicating a possible way take financial decisions and to simulations; of low traffic lines. The project, funded as part of forward for adoption of satellite technology in the manage energy in real time; • checking the effects of As part of this project, Ansaldo the European Community’s seventh framework above-mentioned railway standard. • identification of reference introducing specific new STS is coordinating the study of programme, was completed on 30 April 2014. scenarios used as benchmarks technologies and operating the systems and energy saving • 3InSat (Train Integrated Safety Satellite System), for Other ongoing European projects include: to study solutions to be defined strategies for the future strategies for the infrastructure. the development of a satellite localisation system and • Infrastructure monitoring (MAXBE, CAPACITY4RAIL, as part of the project and the reduction of consumption by the It will be involved in the electro- its integration with ERTMS rail signalling. In 2014, the IN2RAIL); subsequent validation of the urban rail system; mechanical and thermal CCN02 variation of the 3InSat project was defined, • Safety (CRYSTAL); technologies and strategies • demonstration and validation of the simulations and the design/ presented and approved to complete the functional • New integrated architecture (IN2RAIL, CAPACITY4RAIL); identified. studied technologies and strategies testing of innovative solutions that and non-functional integration of the satellite • Energy efficiency (MERLIN, OSIRIS). on a series of real demonstration will use technologies to recover localisation system with the ERTMS rail signalling and Ansaldo STS is in charge of scenarios that include LRV, metro braking energy and use geothermal use of the IP-based telecommunications network as coordinating the study and and tram systems. sources of energy. the network of public operators, satellite networks and the TETRA network.

High Speed Train

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Italian research projects Partnerships with universities: technological and managerial With respect to national research, Ansaldo STS and integration of diagnostic units (wayside and on- participates in the Liguria Region’s “Technologically board). The information obtained from these units training Integrated Intelligent Systems” district, with other is collected, analysed and integrated and used as Finmeccanica companies in the region, and in DATTILO support to take decisions about how to improve the Ansaldo STS continued its relationship with Italian specific training and have worked as trainees at the (High-Tech Transport and Logistics District) and rail system’s maintenance. and foreign universities and training schools in 2014 Naples site in 2014 and early 2015. the TOPIN laboratory (Innovative Optical-electronic • VERO (Virtual Engineering for Railways and in order to contribute to the students’ theoretical Technologies) in Campania. Automotive) to support the construction of simulators and practical knowledge and to offer traineeships, Ansaldo STS is a member of the Genoa-based for the optimal dimensioning of signalling systems. scholarships and other opportunities for young Institute of Advanced Studies in Information It is involved in the following projects in relation to PON The project was launched in the last few months of motivated and enterprising people. Technology and Communication (ISICT). ISICT is a (national operating programme) tenders: 2013 and is being carried out in 2014 and the first consortium set up by the University of Genoa and • SICURFER, to develop and test technologies for half of 2015. In the 2013-2014 academic year, along with companies, institutions and bodies of the Liguria railway infrastructure monitoring to improve safety • SFERE, to study the benefits of using supercapacitors the Ferrovie dello Stato group (Italian railways), Region. Its purpose is to promote high level training and security levels through the production, testing installed on the ground. AnsaldoBreda, Roma Metropolitane, Bombardier in the field of Information and Communication Transportation Italy S.p.A. and Almaviva, Ansaldo Technology. Ansaldo STS participates in the institute’s STS participated in the Level II University Master projects as part of the decision-making bodies and SFERE project comprises storage units placed As part of this project, Ansaldo STS programme in Infrastructural and Railway System by collaborating in the training of Italian and foreign The objective of the SFERE project on board the trains and in the is engaged in the activities for the Engineering with the La Sapienza University of Rome. students by providing highly qualified teachers in (Rail systems: eco-sustainability wayside subsystem. They are study and testing of the ground The aim of the master programme was to train top technological subjects. Each year, the company invites and energy savings), funded monitored constantly using suitable storage system and integration with level engineers in the rail transportation sector. students to visit it and see how the organisation by the Ministry of Education, measurement instruments and are the on-board storage system so as works, and its ongoing projects and technologies Universities and Research, is coordinated and managed using to build the most suitably sized units As part of development of the networks of excellence used. In addition to the existing joint lunch, Ansaldo to create an energy storage software that also coordinates the for their optimum management. that link companies, universities and research STS also intends to offer the ISICT students the system with supercapacitors for actions of the protection bodies to centres, Ansaldo STS has funded three scholarships opportunity to prepare their theses at the company railway systems. This system avoid dangerous situations. for the Embedded System in Critical Domains Project in 2015. Its aim is to provide the students with more (technologies and methods to develop embedded opportunities to gain practical experience and an systems in critical domains for time and safety insider view of the world of work. At the same time, (tender of 29 March 2014). this creates added value for the organisation as it benefits from these activities which contribute to its REGIONAL GROUPING FOR RAIL TRANSPORT As in previous years, the company was part of ongoing technical improvement. Ansaldo STS, Confindustria Genoa and the Liguria Region’s “Technologically Integrated Intelligent Systems” the project to reform the technical high schools district (SIIT) have joined forces to promote development of a regional technological grouping for rail transport, (ITS) defined by Finmeccanica and the Ministry of Ansaldo STS also organises annual conferences on involving subject matter experts, universities and the CRN (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, National Research Education in the memorandum of understanding cyber security, in collaboration with the Engineering Council). Their aim is to present research topics pertinent to the Horizon 2020 programme and especially the signed in November 2009. This project provides for department of the University of Genoa, particularly for European multinational Shift2Rail project to the Department of Economic Development of the Liguria Region to the involvement of Finmeccanica group companies students and businesses in the area. Ansaldo STS be included in the next programming schedule. in the set-up of foundations in their regions to also participates in workshops held by the university manage two-year post-high school technical training in concert with leading companies in the region for programmes. The end objective is to provide young sutdents who have completed high school or who are people finishing technical high schools with more graduating from university. During these workshops, the specialised training to meet the rising demand from company listens to the students’ needs and aspirations companies for highly qualified experts. In 2013, the and then together with the various participating first course was completed with lectures given by 25 companies, presents specific details of each respective Ansaldo STS employees and 10 young high school company. This is an opportunity for the students to leavers were given work experience at the company. prove themselves and to obtain information about A second training course commenced in 2014 for potential employment opportunities, especially in another 19 students, some of whom have received Ansaldo STS’ sector.

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Agreements with universities Ansaldo STS has framework and presented on various engineering In 2014, Ansaldo STS sponsored agreements in place with the issues that are of great interest 20 internships for university Italian Universities of Genoa, Turin, to Ansaldo STS, such as electric students, future engineers, in station Rome and Basilicata, relating traction. The company increasingly France. These internships provide to a number of three-year PhD promotes the use of these type of an ideal opportunity for students partnership programmes, annual seminars, with the shared aim of to discover international railway or two-year research contracts offering training to young resources signalling, urban rail onboard/ as well as numerous theses and and presenting issues directly wayside signalling applications internships. The company also applicable to the projects in which and traffic management. Ansaldo has a framework agreement the company is involved. STS has also continued its with the University of Dresden, partnerships with prestigious which specialises in railway Ansaldo STS promotes initiatives French university research centres signalling and is also developing and projects with international and business schools, including partnerships with the Universities universities in countries of the Centrale Paris University of Rome and Milan. significance to its future, aimed at (where the company participates building professionally fruitful and in specific project management In 2014, these agreements long-term relationships. An example of courses) and ESTACA (Ecole enabled the company to organise this commitment is in the US, where Supérieure des Techniques ad hoc seminars at the University Ansaldo STS has pursued important aéronautiques et de Construction of Genoa and other Italian and training initiatives, including: Automobile, a famous French foreign universities. The seminars • participating in several academic engineering high school), where it offer two opportunities to the career fairs; assists the school prepare specific company as they provide training • participating in the Computer rail signalling courses. to students through the availability Science Day at the University of of its technical and other staff and Pittsburgh; The company is also one of the also contribute to highlighting the • promoting meetings and industrial partners of the Railway importance of specific courses for interviews with students at local and Guided Transport System business development and the university campuses; masters degree courses offered evolution of the transport sector. • promoting job offers and by Ecole des Ponts and ENSIAME, internships through universities; accredited by the Universities Company managers participated • participating at university Conference. at the meetings, mainly held in the fairs, alumni reunions, specific Electrical engineering, Mechanical workshops; engineering and Transport faculties • internships and apprenticeships.

Trade associations

Ansaldo STS actively participates in projects organised by proposing European research projects to improve safety, UNIFE (association of European railway builders), UNISIG energy efficiency and environmental protection in the (association of European railway signalling companies) field of railway transportation. Specifically, with the and UITP (international public transportation association), Shift2Rail JTI for the railway sector, Ansaldo STS will ANIE (National Federation of Electrotechnical and contribute to reducing emissions, for a modal shift in Electronic Companies), AICQ (Italian Association for a transportation, in line with that indicated in the white Quality Culture), the Italian partner of EFQM (European paper on transport published by the EU Commission. Foundation for Quality Management), Cosila (consortium for safety in the workplace) and Unione degli Industriali/ Also as part of UNIFE, Ansaldo STS is on the Confindustria (Industrialists’ Union/Italy’s main Sustainable Transport Committee, which aims to define organisation representing Italian manufacturing and a common, consistent and effective consensus in the service companies), in Naples and Genoa, specifically. railway industry with respect to environmental issues and, in particular, energy efficiency (reliable standards to With respect to UNIFE projects, Ansaldo STS measure energy consumption), the evaluation of the life collaborates, inter alia, to promote the extension of the cycle as one of the main criteria in the decision-making use of railway transportation through the implementation process, eco-procurement and noise- and emission- of technological standards (ERTMS and TSI) and by reduction.

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