Overview of the year

AMBita makes the supply of natural gas more responsible

September

The electricity industry is familiar with guarantees of origin, but until now there’s been nothing comparable for natural gas. Repower is now taking a step ahead with AMBita. The AMBita concept is based on a comprehensive life cycle assessment taking in the entire life cycle of the natural gas from extraction to combustion. All CO₂ emissions generated in the process are fully offset by purchasing certified emission credits from climate protection projects in Italy.

The project supported by Repower is located in a Venice lagoon. A special type of algae requiring special care efficiently binds CO₂ through photosynthesis. In winter, these algae die and settle on the seabed, where they become natural storage systems for carbon dioxide.

AMBita is available to all customers actively supplied with natural gas. In addition to reducing their carbon footprint, companies also reap benefits in terms of their reputation: participating in the programme boosts their image and meets growing demands for social and environmental responsibility. Customisable certificates and information material are available in Italian and English at the company level or for individual delivery points.

Repower’s AMBita solution sets a clear example of greater responsibility in the natural gas sector as well as offering customers a forward-looking solution.

Lucia Trevisani

Head of Marketing, Sales Italy