What A2A Recycling srl does

A2A Recycling srl is registered as a Novate Milanese-based entity founded in 2019 with 12 employees, operating under the A2A Group umbrella whose commercial web presence routes through A2A Ambiente's business services portal. Although the registered entity is small, the input data substantially describes the parent A2A S.p.A. — a publicly listed Italian multi-utility (€1,629,110,744.04 share capital; registered office Brescia; HQ Milan) — and its wholly-owned subsidiaries through which recycling and environmental services are delivered.

Within the broader group context, the recycling and waste value chain comprises Amsa (urban hygiene in Milan), Aprica (urban hygiene in Brescia), A2A Ambiente (environmental services for businesses, shopping centers, and production sites), 17 material recovery facilities for glass/plastic/paper from sorted collection, 9 mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) facilities producing refuse-derived fuel and recyclable fractions, and the Filago plant (Italy's largest industrial-waste waste-to-energy facility at 100,000 tonnes/year, 48.41 GWh output). Downstream, 10 waste-to-energy plants treat 2.4 million tonnes annually, generating 350 MW of electricity capacity (1.72 billion kWh/yr) and 700 MW of thermal capacity (1.5 billion kWh/yr) feeding district heating networks in Bergamo, Brescia, and Milan; the chain yields approximately 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 avoided and 430,000 tonnes of fossil-energy equivalent saved per year.

The group-level business model is multi-utility recurring revenue: regulated electricity/gas distribution (Unareti, Duereti) under ARERA oversight; subscription retail energy and gas supply (A2A Energia); subscription district heating/cooling (A2A Calore e Servizi); subscription water cycle services (A2A Ciclo Idrico); usage-based EV charging (A2A E-Moving); professional services for Smart City, cybersecurity, and IoT infrastructure; and transaction-fee WtE tipping/admission revenue. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are Residential (Casa), Business/Enterprise, Condominiums, Public Administration, and Industrial Waste Producers, with major anchor relationships including Comune di Milano, Sicilian municipalities (30 served with Smart City), and ~4 million inhabitants served through waste management. Reporting on A2A Recycling srl as a stand-alone revenue entity is not provided in the input.

Name

A2A Recycling srl

Legal name

A2A S.p.A.

Website

https://a2aambiente.eu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A2A Recycling srl is a Novate Milanese-based environmental services entity within the A2A Group (parent A2A S.p.A., listed Italian multi-utility), delivering recycling, material recovery, MBT treatment, and industrial waste management services for businesses, municipalities, and industrial waste producers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Management Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Recycling Processing (BPALADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solvent Recovery & Hazardous Waste Recycling/Reclamation (Distillation, Reuse) (BPALAFAH), Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC)

Keywords

• Industrial waste management
• Business waste services
• Environmental consulting
• Waste recycling services
• Circular economy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Novate Milanese, Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation and Sales: A2A generates electricity from hydroelectric (approximately 4,500 GWh annually), thermoelectric, photovoltaic, and wind sources. The company sells electricity to residential, business, and industrial customers through A2A Energia.
2. Gas Distribution and Sales: Natural gas distribution primarily in Milan and surrounding areas through Unareti, with sales to residential and business customers.
3. Waste Collection and Treatment: Urban waste collection through Amsa (Milan) and Aprica (Brescia) subsidiaries, serving approximately 4 million inhabitants. The group manages 5.2 million tonnes of waste annually.
4. Waste-to-Energy Recovery: 10 waste-to-energy plants treating 2.4 million tonnes annually, producing 1.72 billion kWh of electricity and 1.5 billion kWh of thermal energy for district heating.
5. District Heating and Cooling: District heating services for urban areas in Bergamo, Brescia, and Milan through A2A Calore e Servizi.
6. Water Cycle Management: Integrated water services including aqueduct and sewerage through A2A Ciclo Idrico, serving residential and industrial customers.
7. Smart City Services: IoT-based solutions for municipalities including public lighting (4,320 LED points in Sicily), infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management.
8. E-Mobility: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure through A2A E-Moving app, serving private individuals, businesses, and municipalities with charging points.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A2A Recycling srl delivers business-to-business waste management and environmental services, including industrial waste collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal for companies, commercial centers, and production facilities. As part of the A2A Group's A2A Ambiente division, it offers specialized environmental consulting, material recovery, and circular economy solutions aimed at corporate customers and large producers of special and hazardous waste.

Product overview

A2A is a multi-utility company operating as a Life Company with two strategic pillars: energy transition and circular economy. The product portfolio includes A2A Easy (retail electricity and gas), A2A E-Moving (EV charging), A2A Calore e Servizi (district heating/cooling), A2A Ciclo Idrico (water management), A2A Smart City (IoT and cybersecurity), and A2A Ambiente (industrial waste management). Infrastructure operations span hydroelectric plants (~2,000 MW across 5 nuclei), 10 waste-to-energy plants with cogeneration (350 MW capacity), material recovery facilities (17 plants), and MBT facilities (9 plants). The Circular Economy Business Unit integrates waste management, water cycle, district heating, energy efficiency, and data center operations. Customer-facing portals include A2A Energia for retail, Unareti/Duereti for distribution, A2A Ciclo Idrico for water, Amsa/Aprica for waste collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A2A Easy: Electricity and gas at wholesale price plus a fixed annual contribution
• A2A E-Moving
• A2A Life Care
• A2A Life Caring
• A2A Smart City
• A2A Calore e Servizi
• A2A Ciclo Idrico
• A2A Ambiente
• A2A Illuminazione Pubblica
• A2A-Cert
• SolarEA2A
• Clima2A
• Caldaia2A
• Casa Sicura H24
• Banco dell'Energia
• Unareti
• Duereti
• Amsa
• Aprica

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,800,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided annually through waste-to-energy operations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The European House – AmbrosetticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023A2A collaborated with The European House – Ambrosetti on Position Paper 2023 regarding water actions, energy investments, people and territories. The paper states approximately 50 billion euros in investments are needed over 10 years for water cycle and hydroelectric production protection, requiring joint action from institutions, industry, and citizens.
• Università BocconicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Bocconi University on the report 'La natalità e le sfide della genitorialità in Italia' analyzing demographics and the impact of corporate policies on birth rates, with A2A supporting 120 million euro parental support initiative.
• Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano (CONI)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, with various initiatives including La Fisica delle Olimpiadi educational program.
• Teatro Franco ParentiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for 'I Giochi, che spettacolo!' cultural initiative supporting Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
• TEHA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on position paper 'Italy of data centers' (2025) projecting up to 42 TWh electricity demand from data centers in Italy by 2035.
• Prof. Vincenzo SchettiniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational collaboration 'La Fisica Che Ci Piace' with influencer and physics professor for explaining renewable energy operations to new generations through social media content.
• ARERA (Autorità di Regolazione per Energia Reti e Ambiente)coreOthersRegulatory oversight body for energy, networks, and environment sectors. A2A complies with ARERA regulations including Delibera 363/2021/R/rif for waste treatment plant access tariffs.
• ARPA (Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione dell'Ambiente)coreOthersRegional environmental protection agency receiving continuous emission monitoring data from A2A's waste-to-energy plants 24 hours per day.
• GME (Gestore Mercati Energetici)coreOthersItalian energy market operator. A2A communicates privileged information on availability of electricity production units through GME's PIP platform (Piattaforma Informazioni Privilegiate) since July 20, 2016.

Scale indicators29 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hera S.p.A. Italian multi-utility providing water, waste, gas, and electricity services primarily in Emilia-Romagna and surrounding regions. Direct competitor in waste management, district heating, and integrated municipal services.
• Acea S.p.A. Rome-based Italian multi-utility operating in water, energy distribution, and environmental services. Comparable in integrated utility model, water cycle management, and public-sector customer base.
• Iren S.p.A. Italian multi-utility operating in electricity, gas, water, waste management, and district heating across northern Italy. Closest direct peer with overlapping concessions, integrated waste-to-energy, and hydroelectric assets.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON SE: European energy company with electricity distribution, retail energy supply, and energy network operations. Comparable in regulated distribution networks and integrated customer energy services.
• RWE AG: German utility with significant renewable energy portfolio and conventional generation. Comparable in renewable energy generation scale and European energy transition positioning.
• Enel S.p.A. Italy's largest utility with electricity generation, distribution, and renewable energy operations. Overlaps in hydroelectric generation, electricity distribution networks, and renewable energy infrastructure.
• Engie S.A. French multinational utility with renewable energy, district heating, and waste-to-energy operations across Europe. Overlaps in hydroelectric, district heating networks, and energy transition infrastructure.
• Suez S.A. French environmental services group operating in water, waste collection, recycling, and recovery. Comparable in materials recovery facilities, waste treatment, and circular economy services across European markets.
• Veolia Environnement: Global environmental services leader with major operations in water, waste management, and energy services. Larger incumbent with overlapping waste-to-energy, material recovery, and water treatment capabilities.

Emerging players

• Falck Renewables S.p.A. Italian renewable energy developer with wind, solar, and storage operations across Europe. Comparable in Italian renewable energy footprint and emerging BESS/wind developments, though narrower in scope than full multi-utility operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/a2a
• Facebookit-it.facebook.com/GruppoA2A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a2a-recycling-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/a2alifecompany

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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