Italcer S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:127,071.70 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:113,571.30 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:13,500.40 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:32.4% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:2,255,269.18 GJ/year
Water Consumption:214,705.90 Megalitres/year
Waste Generated:54,368.87 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Decreased from 0.0078 tCO2e/Pm[m²/year] in 2020 to 0.0062 tCO2e/Pm[m²/year] in 2022.
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Circular Economy
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Human Rights
- Workplace Safety
- Supply Chain Responsibility
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Installation of photovoltaic and cogeneration plants to produce electricity and recover heat.
- Reduced production waste, sending over 99% for recovery.
- 100% water reuse, recovery, and recirculation in ceramics production.
- Products containing more than 50% recycled raw materials.
- Achieved a score of 126/130 in Certiquality's pilot project verifying compliance with the new ISO17889-1 standard on the sustainability of ceramics.
Social Achievements
- Launched Italcer Academy for employee training and development.
- Provided almost 5,000 hours of training in 2022.
- Fuel bonus of Euro 200 for Italian employees to counter rising fuel costs.
- Supported various community initiatives, including donations to cultural institutions and charities.
Governance Achievements
- Adopted an Integrated Management System (IMS) including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 45001:2018, and EMAS Regulation.
- Implemented a Management and Control Organisational Model (MOG) in compliance with Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/2001.
- No ascertained incidents of corruption in 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve more than 70% electricity coverage from renewable sources by 2025.
- Reach at least 60% recycled materials in all plants.
Short-term Goals:
- Cover electricity needs from renewable sources; energy efficiency; introduction of electric mobility in vehicles; management of hazardous substances (asbestos removal).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts and the global health situation.
- Rising energy and fuel costs.
- Increase in accidents at workplace in 2022 (73 accidents).
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversified supply network, reducing reliance on Ukrainian suppliers.
- Investments in renewable energy sources (photovoltaic and cogeneration plants).
- Fuel bonus for employees.
- Implementation of occupational health and safety management system (ISO 45001:2018).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Periodic audits and checks on suppliers based on ESG factors starting in 2023.
Responsible Procurement
- Preference for local suppliers.
- Sustainability and social responsibility criteria in supplier selection.
- Compliance with Code of Ethics.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Investments in renewable energy sources.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018, EMAS
Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.p.A.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 6
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
Italcer's business contributes to these SDGs through various initiatives.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products with over 50% recycled materials.
- ADVANCE® technology (antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-pollutant).
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Sustainability Award
- Archiproducts Award (Devon&Devon)
- Codacons “2022 Amico Del Consumatore” award
- 100 Eccellenze Italiane award