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Hera S.p.A. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Market-leading Italian multi-utility with dominant waste position, regulatory tailwinds from sustainability mandates, and diversified revenue streams across gas, water, and electricity distribution. Hera's dominant #1 position in Italian waste treatment and strong #2-3 rankings in water and gas distribution demonstrate substantial market power and scale. The company's diversified service portfolio.

What is Hera S.p.A.'s industry? Hera S.p.A. (gruppohera.it) operates in Utilities and Energy. AskCyborg classifies Hera S.p.A. under Utilities and Energy in its company registry.

Hera S.p.A., commonly known as Hera Group, is a multiutility company based in Bologna, Italy. The company operates in the distribution of gas, water, energy, and waste disposal across multiple provinces in central and...

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Market-leading Italian multi-utility with dominant waste position, regulatory tailwinds from sustainability mandates, and...

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Industry Utilities and Energy
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3 recent developments
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Hera S.p.A. Overview

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Hera S.p.A., commonly known as Hera Group, is a multiutility company based in Bologna, Italy. The company operates in the distribution of gas, water, energy, and waste disposal across multiple provinces in central and northeastern Italy. Listed on the Stock Exchange since 2003, Hera is one of the largest national multi-utility companies.

Strategic Profile

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As of 2025, Hera was the number one Italian domestic operator in waste treated (7.6 million tons), second place for water volumes supplied (286 million m³), third in gas distribution (12.5 billion m³), and fifth in electricity distribution (16.3 TWh). The company operates across waste management and treatment, water services, energy distribution and sales, plus public lighting and telecommunications, following a business model focused on creating shared value for stakeholders.

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Hera competes against domestic operators including A2A (strong in gas and electricity distribution in northern Italy), Iren (water and waste services in the northwest), and Acea (utilities in Rome region). Internationally, Hera faces competition from global firms like SUEZ (now Veolia), a key player in water treatment and waste services across Europe.

Industry Context

Hera S.p.A. operates in Utilities and Energy.

Key facts

Founded: 2002 · Headquarters: Bologna, Italy · Employees: 10,456

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  • Hera commands #1 market position in Italian waste treatment (7.6M tons/year as of 2025), creating significant competitive moat and operational scale.
  • Balanced multi-business model: waste serves 3.2M citizens, integrated water serves 3.6M, gas serves 1.9M customers, electricity serves 2.5M customers.
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Recent developments

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  • 2025Ranked #1 waste operator in Italy (7.6M tons treated), #2 water operator (286M m³), with expanded footprint across 10+ provinces.
  • 2025Broadband expansion: FibreConnect partnership initiated to construct 1,737 km of fiber backhauling rings in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna regions.
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A2AItalian multi-utility; leading position in gas and electricity distribution in northern Italy→IrenItalian multi-utility; strengths in water and waste management services in northwest Italy→AceaItalian utility operator; focuses on water, energy, and waste services in Rome region→VeoliaGlobal environmental services; key competitor in water treatment and waste management across Europe→

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Hera S.p.A. operates in Utilities and Energy. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Hera S.p.A. do?+
Hera S.p.A., commonly known as Hera Group, is a multiutility company based in Bologna, Italy. The company operates in the distribution of gas, water, energy, and waste disposal across multiple provinces in central and...
What is Hera S.p.A.'s Cyborg Score?+
Hera S.p.A. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Hera S.p.A.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include A2A, Iren, Acea, Veolia. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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