The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an €80 million financing agreement with Milione S.p.A., the parent company of SAVE S.p.A., to support a major sustainability and energy efficiency upgrade at Venice Marco Polo Airport. The investment aims to accelerate the airport’s transition toward net-zero emissions by 2030 while strengthening operational resilience and modernizing key infrastructure.
The financing will support environmental and digital improvements, including the electrification of airport operations, the development of low-emission infrastructure, the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, and the purchase of zero-emission electric vehicles. The project also includes expanding renewable energy infrastructure and upgrading IT systems with enhanced cybersecurity measures.
The investment will further improve waste management and storm water treatment systems, helping reduce the airport’s environmental impact and increase resilience to extreme weather conditions. Importantly, the modernization program does not involve any expansion of the airport’s passenger capacity.
The project is expected to create approximately 1,000 temporary jobs during its implementation, contributing to local economic growth while supporting Europe’s climate objectives. Venice Marco Polo Airport, which handled 11.8 million passengers in 2025, remains one of Italy’s leading intercontinental airports and a key transport hub in the country’s northeast.
The financing reflects the European Investment Bank’s continued commitment to supporting sustainable infrastructure and clean transportation across Europe. It also reinforces SAVE Group’s long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 through investments in energy efficiency, innovation, and environmentally responsible airport operations.
