Eni has a structure for relations with consumer associations that was established in 2005. It consists of six resources involved in national and international relations, workshops, training for joint conciliation, and a web area for consumer associations. Eni uses an online disputes conciliation process developed with Italy's 18 major consumer associations, allowing customers to be represented by an association during conciliation. The goal is finding solutions through impartial and flexible conciliators in a quick and inexpensive process. Between 2010-2012, Eni received over 2,300 applications and was able to reconcile over 50% of admitted disputes through this joint conciliation process.