Cartiere Carrara SpA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:71,436 tCO2eq (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:71,436 tCO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:102.4 tCO2eq (Market based)
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:225,188 MWh
Water Consumption:1,374,908 m3
Waste Generated:7,000 tons (approx.)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 9% compared to 2022
- Decreased electricity consumption by 19.5% compared to 2022
- Increased self-produced energy by 21%
- Implemented steam production efficiency project resulting in self-production of approximately 2,000 kg/h of steam
- Changed waste destination from disposal to recovery at the Tassignano site for EWC 030310 waste (to be completed at all sites in 2024)
- Plan to build more large-scale photovoltaic systems
Social Achievements
- Increased number of employees by 4% from 2022 to 2023
- Decreased employee turnover rate to 18% in 2023
- Increased number of employees taking parental leave by 44% compared to 2022
- 100% return-to-work and retention rates for employees returning from parental leave in 2023
- Provided 7,202 training hours in 2023, mainly focused on health and safety
- Launched Caring for Safety project to promote a safety culture
- Received “Obiettivo Zero” safety award for 2023 at three production sites
- Implemented a Diversity & Inclusion Policy
Governance Achievements
- Implemented whistleblowing procedures and a dedicated reporting channel
- Implemented a procedure for verifying contractual agreements with clients and suppliers
- Maintained UNI EN ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 certifications
- Maintained PEFC and FSC® certifications
- Maintained EU ECOLABEL, NORDIC ECOLABELLING, BLUE ANGEL certifications
- Maintained SA 8000 for Social Responsibility
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve at least one third of energy needs with renewable sources by 2030
- Plant up to 150,000 trees by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Three-year Sustainability Plan (2023-2025) with ten pillars of sustainability
Environmental Challenges
- Inflationary pressures and contraction in demand
- Increased Scope 1 emissions due to wider use of methane gas for trigeneration
- Difficulty in recycling tissue paper products due to their use characteristics
- Management of waste generated in paper manufacturing
Mitigation Strategies
- Reduction in utility costs, particularly for energy and raw materials
- Implementation of energy efficiency projects at Tassignano, Ferrania, and Pratovecchio paper mills
- Planned interventions in 2024 to extend energy efficiency activities
- Investments to replace boilers and improve steam production efficiency
- Waste management procedure with EWC labelling and hazardous waste identification
- Transition of waste destination from disposal to recovery
- Use of intermodal infrastructure for transport
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Diversified supplier base
- Criteria favoring compliance with environmental regulations
- Use of electric forklifts for warehouse logistics
- Use of intermodal infrastructure
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- BulkySoft and Tuscany products with recycled plastic packaging
- Pure Certified Cellulose and Comfort lines
- Havana range made with 100% recycled raw materials
Awards & Recognition
- Obiettivo Zero safety award (2023)