Abstract
We are looking for innovative solutions to increase the level of circularity of dismantled assets.
Concrete is the most used construction material in the world and one of the major contributors to climate change. The chemical and thermal combustion processes involved in the production of cement, a key input for concrete, are a large source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
With reference to the circular economy, we are addressing one of the most important issues related to the huge quantities of concrete rubble created when facilities are demolished.
The aim is to find new ways to increase the percentage of recycled aggregates and concrete deriving from demolition works, and to recover this waste in industrial processes other than cement production.
Description
Enel Global Energy and Commodities Management is looking for innovative solutions to increase the level of circularity of decommissioned assets.
BACKGROUND
Enel has to manage large quantities of aggregates and concrete that result from demolition which, in the absence of alternative solutions, would have to be disposed of in the traditional way.
THE CHALLENGE
The aim is to find new ways to increase the percentage of recycled aggregates and concrete deriving from demolition works, and to recover these wastes in industrial processes other than cement production in Italy and Spain.
The solution must be:
Innovative: an alternative way to recycle and re-use concrete aggregates in addition to their use for the production of new cement
Sustainable: a positive impact on the environment and society
Local: to avoid or minimize the impact of transportation over long distances due to the large quantities of material
SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS:
- The solution/project must be clearly structured: scope, goals, how to be implemented
- A draft of a business model with reasonable investment costs
- The solution has an Italian and Spanish context.
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy;
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure;
- SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable;
- SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts;
- SDG 15: Life on land.
Challenges rules
This challenge takes place in a non-collaborative environment, meaning that the interaction regarding the submission is private, between Enel and the proponent.
The Applicant must have reached the age of majority according to Italian legislation, but not older than 35 years of age, and have legal capacity in the jurisdiction where he/she resides. Only single natural persons are allowed to participate.
The Applicant must have applied for the Carta Giovani (Youth Card) through the app IO. In order to participate in the challenge and provide an innovative solution, you must get the application code available at Carta Giovani (Youth Card) through the app IO.
The code will be required in the form to fill in with the solution information.
In addition to the uploading of the solution on the Open Innovability® platform, the Applicant must upload his/her personal resume (CV) on the Enel.com website (https://www.enel.com/careers/working-at-enel/spontaneous-application) using the same name, surname and e-mail address used to register on openinnovability.com.
All proposers are invited to read carefully the challenge and its regulations, attached below in the Attachments section, before submitting a solution.
By submitting a solution, they automatically accept the attached Regulations in addition to the Terms of Use of this platform.
Explain your proposal clearly in English or Italian and attach documents if needed. (max 5 files, 3MB each).
The winning Applicant will have the chance to enter the selection process either for an internship or a job with Enel Spa (or any other of its subsidiaries), subject to the positive outcome of any eventual necessary checks required by law and/or Enel internal policies (e.g. in case of conflicts of interest). The internship will be paid with an amount of 800 euro per month plus benefits.
DEADLINE
Submissions to this Challenge must be received by 11:59 PM (Central European Time) on January 31, 2023.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Specific regulations in the CSA attached at the bottom of this page.
Regulation
What happens next
Enel will evaluate the Proposals, getting in touch with the Solver if additional information is needed.
Following this preliminary evaluation, the Proposal(s) that meet the requirements of the challenge will be further evaluated by one or more relevant Enel companies and/or business lines.
Enel will evaluate the proposal using the following criteria:
Overall scientific and technical feasibility of the proposed solution;
Economic potential of concept (e.g. Total Cost of Ownership);
Business potential for Enel;
Novelty and non-obviousness;
Potential for proprietary position (i.e., is the technology novel or protectable);
User’s capabilities and related experience;
Realism of the proposed solution;
Maturity level of the proposal.
At the end of the assessment, you will receive feedback.
In case of success, an Enel contact person will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps. No detailed evaluation of individual submissions will be provided.
The winner of the challenge is subject to the positive outcome of the Enel recruiting process.