Somec S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3186.4 tCO2e (location based) / 2887.0 tCO2e (market based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1584.2 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1602.2 tCO2e (location based) / 1302.8 tCO2e (market based)
Renewable Energy Share:45.6%
Total Energy Consumption:43.722,85 GJ
Water Consumption:17,388 m3
Waste Generated:2.554,54 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy efficiency and climate change
- Waste management and circular economy
- Employee welfare and well-being
- Human resources development and human capital
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Diversity and equal opportunities
- Sustainability governance and business ethics
- Relationship with local communities
- Industrial relations
- Human rights
- Cybersecurity
- Water resource protection
- Tax management
Environmental Achievements
- Completed the project for the creation of the GHG Scope 3 emissions inventory (limited to some Group companies and relating to FY 2022).
- Obtained ISO 14001 certification for Oxin.
- Budri started the process for ISO 14001 certification.
- Energy savings of 36,794 MJ due to energy-saving initiatives.
- 45.6% of electricity purchased and consumed by Group companies is covered by Guarantees of Origin.
- Inoxtrend produced 38,531 kWh of electricity from its photovoltaic plant (20% sold back to the grid).
- Budri's photovoltaic plant generated 16,556 kWh of electricity.
- Reduction in diesel fuel consumption by 5.3% and gasoline consumption by 23.1% (at constant perimeter).
Social Achievements
- Exceeded 1000 employees.
- Implemented actions to promote and extend company values and culture to newly acquired companies.
- Participated in job fairs and career days.
- Welcomed interns and trainees.
- Improved employee retention.
- Increased training hours by 2076 hours (34.7% increase compared to 2022).
- Organized events for female employees focused on health prevention.
- Implemented ESG objectives for CEOs and strategic managers in variable incentive plans.
Governance Achievements
- Second year of activity of the internal Board Committee for Risk Control and Sustainability.
- Implemented a Group Code of Ethics.
- Approved and published a fifth Group policy on human rights.
- Extended the 231 Model to Gico, Budri, Gino Ceolin, Mestieri, Skillmax, Skillbuild, and Lamp Arredo.
- No cases of non-compliance with laws and regulations or corruption were found.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Strong uncertainty in the international economic context due to geopolitical tensions and inflation.
- Increased interest rates and greater caution in investments.
- Difficulty in finding resources with specific skills.
- High turnover and difficulty in recruiting.
- Heterogeneous practices and procedures across Group companies.
- Risks related to climate change impacts.
- Risks related to the management of people and local communities.
- Risks related to the management of environmental impacts.
- Risks related to the management of materials and the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Listening to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Increased stakeholder engagement.
- Development of a sustainability industrial plan.
- Establishment of an ESG Executive Committee.
- Implementation of environmental and social KPIs for strategic managers.
- Progressive consolidation and standardization of health and safety practices.
- Implementation of measures to mitigate and prevent risks identified in the DVRs (or documents of similar nature and purpose) of the subsidiaries.
- Provision of appropriate PPE.
- Investments to preserve the safety of people and equipment.
- Centralization of the management of the company car fleet.
- Initiatives to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions.
- Implementation of a waste management plan.
- Efforts to improve logistics and transportation.
- Development of a common management system for most of the Group.
- Implementation of green procurement actions.
- Obtaining new certifications (ISO 9001 for Mestieri and ISO 14001 for Budri).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers (75% of spending on national suppliers).
- Standardization of stainless steel procurement for food companies.
- Diversification of supply sources.
- Implementation of green procurement actions.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased energy costs
Opportunities
- Energy efficiency improvements
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Somec, Oxin, Bluesteel), ISO 45001 (Somec, Fabbrica Works, Bluesteel)
Third-party Assurance: EY S.p.A.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient windows and glass facades.
- Refrigerated cabinets with natural refrigerant R290.
- Budri SLIM® technology for reducing marble weight.