The Italian Water Industry

Cases of Excellence
Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-89064-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 358 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 563 g

This book describes the water sector as it is structured in Italy, presenting innovative engineering, financial and managerial solutions implemented by the Italian water sector, through the experiences of its major stakeholders. The main themes addressed include water regulation, financing infrastructures, economic performance of the leading companies, abstraction, potabilization, distribution, treatment and purification technologies, energy production, and organizational restructuring. The last part of the work presents company profiles with important financial indicators, as well as future strategic postures. Written by leading Italian experts, the book reflects the remarkable advances that have been made in the field of water governance and environmental management. The book is especially valuable for researchers, water professionals, utility managers, as well as policy makers and foreign investors looking for opportunities.

This work has been prepared as part of the research activities of the Observatory on Sustainable Water Industry, one of Agici’s Research and Advisory units.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gilardoni, Andrea

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft Wasserwirtschaft
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Abwasseraufbereitung, Abwasserentsorgung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Wasserversorgung
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Wasserversorgung, Wasseraufbereitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

General overview of the Italian water sector.- Advanced purification and water quality solutions.- Optimizing the distribution network.- Wastewater in a circular economy perspective.- Facing financial and managerial challenges.

Über Autor(innen)

Andrea Gilardoni is a tenured professor of General Management at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy. His research focuses on environmental management, water governance, public utilities, energy policy and cost-benefit analysis. He also founded the quarterly journal Management delle Utilities e delle Infrastrutture, and is president of Agici Finanza d’Impresa, a company devoted to utility, infrastructure and energy, and offering research and advisory services.