company in 2018 and has prior experience in the steel and automotive sectors .
Although the transition process has gone well , Spaltini admits it has been hugely challenging at times – not least during the height of the pandemic , when Spaltini and his team “ had to guarantee supply continuity by supporting critical suppliers , as well as reinforcing procedures and supplierverification compliance .”
They also had to ensure the security of Snam assets , including not only gas pipelines and plants but also the software applications that allow it to control the Italian gas network . “ Our cyber team did an amazing job ,” Spaltini says .
As well as keeping operational matters on course at the height of Covid , Spaltini ’ s team were also tasked with ensuring its own people were taken care of .
He said : “ This meant not only developing internal health protocols to safeguard our workers ’ safety but also ensuring they were getting the psychological support they needed .”
As well as providing personal support and medical care for its own people , Snam also took on responsibility for helping the wider Italian public , by donating much-needed medical equipment and supplies to healthcare providers across Italy .
Now , as the pandemic is beginning to ease its grip , Snam ’ s supply chain is in a good place , says Spaltini .
“ Despite Covid , we ’ ve succeeded in continually improving , in terms of organisational and technological development , as well as in terms of the growth of our people and our attention to sustainability issues . In Europe , we are a fundamental player in the energy transition movement .”
“ Sustainability is no longer seen as an added benefit ,” Spaltini adds . “ It is a core operational and corporate goal . We have moved away from a ‘ cost ’ mindset , to a ‘ value ’ mindset – not just on sustainability , but in everything we do .”
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