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The results of the GRESB Infrastructure Development Asset Benchmark 2025 impressively underline how successful CCE Italia, a subsidiary of CCE Holding, is in implementing the claim of a holistic sustainable project development in this PV plant. The project, currently under construction, is one of the highest-rated development assets in the European energy sector, demonstrating that environmental awareness and economic efficiency do not exclude each other, but rather can mutually reinforce.

Criteria for the positive evaluation

The benchmarking, in which infrastructure projects worldwide are evaluated annually based on ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance), particularly highlights the Montalto di Castro project for its strong risk management, ambitious decarbonization strategy, and intensive involvement of local interest groups. With an installed capacity of 42.08 MWp and a clear focus on energy efficiency, the project significantly contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions and supports the transition to a carbon-neutral European energy system.

The importance of local value creation

From the beginning, ecological and social aspects have been an integral part of the planning. In addition to minimizing the ecological footprint, CCE places particular emphasis on biodiversity protection, sustainable land use, and transparent communication with the local population. The close collaboration with the municipality of Montalto di Castro builds trust and enhances local value creation – an approach that has an impact far beyond the project boundaries.

The GRESB report also acknowledges the clear governance structure and the integration of ESG issues at the highest corporate level. Strategic sustainability goals, regular reporting, and external validations ensure transparency and credibility. CCE thereby proves that sustainable energy projects require not only technical but above all societal innovation.

Montalto di Castro exemplifies the future of energy infrastructure: responsible, resilient, and future-oriented. For CCE, the high rating by GRESB is both confirmation and motivation – another step towards making sustainable energy projects the new standard across Europe.

Plant ranks among the best

Montalto di Castro achieved an outstanding score of 5/5 stars with an overall rating of 92/100 points (Environmental 16/16, Social 38/38, Governance 38/46). This places the project among the best globally and ranks fourth among all ESG-rated assets in the GRESB universe – well above the industry average (84%) and the overall GRESB average (78%).