The company is one of 500 selected from a pool of 4,500 companies considered worldwide.
INWIT has been included in this year’s World’s Best Companies – Sustainable Growth 2027 ranking, the prestigious list compiled by TIME and Statista that recognises companies capable of combining revenue growth, financial strength and environmental performance.
With a score of 77.8 out of 100, INWIT is among the 19 Italian companies selected for the global ranking, only two of which belong to the Telecommunication Services sector.
The 500 companies included in the World’s Best Companies – Sustainable Growth 2027 ranking were selected from a pool of 4,500 international companies, assessed against several criteria, including revenue growth over the past three years, financial stability and environmental performance (measured through emissions, renewable energy use, water consumption and waste management). The methodology, which assigns equal weight to each of the main criteria, also benchmarks companies against others in their respective sectors, recognising those with the strongest performance. To be eligible for assessment, companies must have transparently reported their environmental performance.
Economic growth and sustainability: an integrated approach
Economic growth and sustainability are two complementary dimensions of a single development model capable of creating long-term value. For INWIT, business development and improved ESG performance are integral to a strategy guided by its Sustainability Plan, which translates into tangible objectives and actions across environmental, social and governance areas. At its core is an inherently sustainable business model based on shared digital infrastructure: hosting multiple operators on the same tower makes better use of investments, limits the duplication of infrastructure and reduces material use, land consumption and CO₂ emissions. This approach combines competitiveness, efficiency and technological innovation with environmental protection and the development of human capital. Financial results confirm this direction: in 2025, revenue reached €1,077.2 million, up 4% compared with 2024, alongside further improvements in sustainability performance. From this perspective, sustainability is a strategic, cross-cutting driver, capable of turning environmental and social challenges into growth opportunities and creating shared value for the company, the areas it serves and society as a whole.
Climate change: renewable energy and emissions reduction
On the environmental front, INWIT has defined a clear path towards Net Zero Carbon by 2040, with the aim of progressively reducing its carbon footprint. The company’s climate strategy, embedded in its Sustainability Plan, is supported by the Climate Transition Plan, which provides a framework for planning and guiding decarbonisation initiatives, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Energy efficiency, the purchase of renewable electricity and on-site renewable energy generation are the main drivers of this strategy, helping to reduce environmental impact while strengthening the company’s operational efficiency and resilience. In 2025, INWIT met 100% of its electricity consumption with renewable energy, bringing Scope 2 emissions to zero under the market-based method.
Alongside the purchase of renewable energy, INWIT continues to invest in photovoltaic installations. During 2025, 122 new systems were installed, with a total capacity of 1.73 MW, adding to the 2.7 MW installed between 2021 and 2024. In 2025, the entire photovoltaic portfolio generated approximately 3,746 MWh of electricity, avoiding 1,713 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions.
Circular economy: maximising the value of infrastructure and materials
INWIT’s environmental commitment extends across the entire lifecycle of its infrastructure, from material selection to the reuse and recovery of decommissioned components.
In 2025, 63% of the steel purchased for the construction of new sites was recycled steel. Furthermore, out of 581 tonnes of waste generated, INWIT achieved a 98% recovery rate, exceeding its corporate target of 95%.
INWIT’s results demonstrate its ability to combine economic growth with improved environmental performance, creating sustainable value over time, as also recognised by TIME and Statista.
