more than EUR 100 million in research and development. This has allowed the Group to develop innovations like BendBrightXS 180μm, the narrowest bend-insensitive optical fibre, and FlexRibbon, which, with 6,912 fibres, is the optical cable with the highest number of fibres in the sector. The company also developed the P-Laser technology for cabling systems, which combines greater transmission capacity and eco-sustainability, using 100% recyclable materials and cutting carbon emissions by 40%. By 2022, Prysmian has planned to invest around EUR 450 million to net-zero the Group's CO2 emissions and improve the sustainability of its supply chain. An ambitious commitment, aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, which would be executed with support from the non-profit organisation Carbon Trust. For 2021, Prysmian confirmed the launch of the new Leonardo da Vinci cable-laying vessel, which will be the longest in the world at 171 metres. In Italy, Prysmian is active in Merlino, Giovinazzo, Pignataro Maggiore, Quattordio, Livorno, Pozzuoli and Battipaglia. Since the acquisition of General Cable, it is present in more than 50 countries with 104 facilities and over 28,000 employees. Shareholders BlackRock, Inc. – 5.2% UBS AG – 4.0% T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. – 3.9% Crédit Agricole S.A. – 3.7% Sun Life Financial, Inc. – 3.2% AXA S.A. – 3.1% Schroders PLC – 3.0% The Vanguard Group, Inc. – 2.8% Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC – 2.7% Others – 68.4% Nasdaq, January 2021. See also Nexans Sumitomo Electric Industries References External links Prysmian Australia Construction and civil engineering companies of Italy Manufacturing companies based in Milan Wire and cable manufacturers Electronics companies established in 2011 Italian brands Multinational companies headquartered in Italy 2005 mergers and acquisitions 2007 initial public offerings Construction and civil engineering companies established in 2011 Italian companies established in 2011