Glossary
E.ON's energy and financial terms.
A plant in which gaseous fuel is burned and the resulting hot gases drive a turbine connected to a generator to produce electricity. Such plants can typically reach full output within minutes and are thus often used to meet demand spikes.
Initiated by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the Global Compact is designed to encourage corporate social responsibility and address the challenges created by globalization. Participating companies pledge to comply with the Global Compact’s ten principles relating to human rights, workplace standards, environmental protection, and fighting corruption.
Five global units are responsible for managing our generation fleet, renewables business, energy trading, new build and technology, and gas business across national boundaries.
Group Management in Düsseldorf oversees and coordinates operations, which are segmented into global, functional and regional units in individual countries.
