Cassina S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1665 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:958 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:707 tCO2e (location-based), 142 tCO2e (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:82% (electricity)
Water Consumption:11,657 liters
Waste Generated:771 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Customer satisfaction
- Design and circular materials
- Occupational health and safety
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) to 958 tonnes of CO2 (location-based) and 707 tonnes of CO2 (market-based) in 2021.
- 100% renewable energy supply for electricity from production facilities by 2025 (target).
Social Achievements
- Launched a flexible benefits platform within the Welfare plan to support employees.
- Delivered 3,371 hours of training in 2021 (average 11 hours per employee).
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a "whistleblowing" system for reporting of offenses.
- 100% of employees received communication and training on anti-corruption procedures and policies.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
- Achieve 100% renewable energy supply for electricity from production facilities by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Improve energy efficiency by replacing the current intake system by 2025.
- Reduce water consumption by implementing timers and/or water detectors by 2025.
- Remove polystyrene clips from packaging by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Reducing environmental impact and increasing circularity of products.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented strategies to cope with and overcome the health emergency.
- Launched Cassina LAB to rethink the future of design in a circular perspective.
- Developed a tool to map key circularity indicators for products.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: At least 70% of strategic suppliers subjected to socio-environmental audits by 2025 (target).
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics; General Purchasing Conditions; preference for suppliers certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 and EMAS; Supplier Profile; Vendor Rating.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2016 (Core)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.p.A. (limited assurance for the Italian version)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
Cassina's initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the use of renewable energy and circular materials.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Soriana (with biofoam and recycled PET fiber)
- Dudet (design for disassembly)
Awards & Recognition
- Included in "100 Italian Circular Economy Stories" by Fondazione Symbola and Enel.