A2A SpA engages in the production, sale & distribution of electricity, gas & heat and management of waste & integrated water cycle. It operates through the following business areas: Energy, Environment, Heat and Services, Networks, and Corporate & Other Services. The Energy business area provides electricity generation, energy management, and sale of electricity and gas. The Environment business area involves the whole waste management cycle, which includes the collection, treatment, disposal, and recovery of materials and energy. The Heat and Services business area offers cogeneration and district heating services, and management of heating plants. The Networks business area consists of the operational management of networks in the distribution of electricity, the transport and distribution of natural gas, and the management of the entire integrated water cycle. The Corporate & Other Services business area includes various activities such as guidance, strategic direction, coordination, and control of industrial operations. The company was founded on July 23, 1908, and is headquartered in Brescia, Italy.