A concrete example of shared value is Telepass's strategy, which demonstrates how economic growth can go hand in hand with tangible environmental and social benefits, thereby generating value for the company and the entire community.
Telepass: an example of shared value in the mobility sector
The story of Telepass – that introduced the electronic tolling system in Italy in 1990 – is an emblematic case of shared value, in which business efficiency requirements are combined with the generation of concrete benefits for society and the environment.
Its technology to pay the tolling system has enabled Telepass to optimise traffic flows, as vehicles no longer need to stop to pick up and pay for motorway tickets. This simple action has a significant impact: it enables reductions in emissions of CO₂ and other pollutants, and promotes the transition to more sustainable mobility.
A study carried out by Venice Ca' Foscari University calculated that, in 2024, the use of Telepass's technology saved 71,242.5 tonnes of CO₂ - the equivalent of 747,000 car journeys between Rome and Milan. In addition to the environmental impact, the total queueing and stopping time saved amounts to 163 years, and the fuel savings are equivalent to more than €8 million.
This case shows how the creation of shared value is not just a statement of intent, but also a concrete and measurable strategy. Telepass has been able to combine its economic growth with making a real contribution to people's quality of life and environmental protection, by generating a virtuous circle that benefits the company, the community and local areas.
