Climate Change Data

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.