Isagro S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-2016, 2020)
Reporting Period: 2015-2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented energy audits at Adria and Aprilia plants to optimize thermal and electric resources.
- Completed asbestos removal project at Aprilia plant.
- Installed cryogenic condensation plant at Bussi sul Tirino plant to significantly reduce VOC emissions.
- Achieved ISO 14001 certification at Panoli plant.
- Reduced water consumption by 30% at Novara plant after plant halt and improved management.
Social Achievements
- Active participation in Federchimica Responsible Care program.
- Implemented systematic training programs for employees on environmental risk reduction.
- Collaboration with universities for internships and graduate theses.
- Involvement of employee representatives in company activities.
- Involvement of contracting agencies in environmental protection good practices.
Governance Achievements
- Voluntary adherence to the 231-01 organizational model.
- Implementation of an energy management plan following Legislative Decree 102/2014.
- Adherence to Federchimica Responsible Care program.
- ISO 9001:2008 certification at multiple plants.
- OHSAS 18001:2007 certification at Panoli plant.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Implement energy management system at Aprilia plant.
- Monitor quantity and type of waste from raw materials (RM) to define percentage of total waste.
Short-term Goals:
- Replace iron kegs with plastic kegs for Bussi plant.
- Implement shipment tracking for all transport.
- Monitor CO2 emissions from on-road transport in Italy.
Environmental Challenges
- Energy consumption at Bussi sul Tirino plant increased in 2013 due to production inflection.
- Discontinuous manufacturing values at Bussi sul Tirino plant due to varying market demands.
- High environmental prevention costs in 2015 due to new abatement system installation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of energy management systems (ISO 50001:11) at Adria and Aprilia plants.
- Installation of cryogenic condensation plant at Bussi sul Tirino plant to reduce emissions.
- Ongoing monitoring and optimization of natural resource consumption at all plants.
- Continuous improvement of abatement systems efficiency.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EMAS, UNI EN ISO 14001
Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biosolutions
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Less than 10,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:3,617 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,247 tCO2e/year (Market Based), 6,085 tCO2e/year (Location Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Around 112,668 GJ/year
Water Consumption:1,037 MI/year
Waste Generated:1,215 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Around 82 tCO2e/M€ for Italian facilities
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced toluene emissions by 67% at the Bussi sul Tirino plant due to improved process management and the installation of a cryogenic abatement system.
- Adria plant uses recovered raw materials, eliminating environmental impact linked to copper extraction.
Social Achievements
- Maintained 97% permanent contracts.
- Provided over 3,000 hours of employee training.
- Launched Isagro Farm, a digital communication platform for the Italian agricultural sector.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Group Whistleblowing Policy.
- Adopted an Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct.
- Updated the Organization, Management, and Control Model pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree no. 231/2001.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Fluctuations in copper prices.
- Decreased production levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented remote work for employees.
- Established relationships with multiple suppliers to reduce reliance on single sources.
- Closely monitored procurement difficulties and movement of goods.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizes suppliers with HSE certifications and/or who adopt Responsible Care programs.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 (Adria plant), EMAS (Adria plant)
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche (limited assurance for 2019 NFD)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biosolutions
- Copper-based products
- Trichoderma by Isagro formulations
Awards & Recognition
- Gold evaluation from EcoVadis for overall sustainability