Ferretti S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-12-31 to 2021-09-30, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018-12-31 to 2021-09-30
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
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Environmental Achievements
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Social Achievements
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Governance Achievements
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Climate Goals & Targets
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- Consolidate market leadership with composite and made-to-measure yachts (2022-2025)
- Develop new flagship models of super yachts (2022-2025)
- Vertically integrate strategic and high value-adding activities (2022-2025)
- Enhance portfolio of ancillary services (2022-2025)
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts (Russia-Ukraine war)
- Potential warranty and product liability claims
Mitigation Strategies
- Internalizing a strategic portion of GRP and carbon-fiber hull production
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies
- Maintaining adequate warranty reserves and insurance coverage
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
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Transition Risks
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Opportunities
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Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Sustainable Products & Innovation
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Awards & Recognition
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Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental impacts of production
- Value for the local area
- Employee well-being
- Product sustainability
- Customer relations
Environmental Achievements
- La Spezia site obtained ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems.
- CRN became the first shipyard in Italy to receive IMO Tier III certification for a 62-meter megayacht, reducing NOx emissions by 70%.
- Reduced natural gas consumption due to efficient plant use and renovations.
- Upgraded lighting systems to LED technology, reducing electricity consumption.
- Installed a trigeneration plant in Ancona, reducing electricity demand by 79% and thermal energy demand by 32%.
Social Achievements
- Reduced work-related injury frequency index by 87% over 10 years.
- Achieved zero serious work-related injuries in 2019.
- Provided specific health coverage for employees during the COVID-19 emergency.
- Increased total number of female employees by 11% (from 198 in 2017 to 220 in 2019).
- Provided over 15,000 hours of training in 2019 (a 60% increase from 2017).
Governance Achievements
- Established an Ethics Code and an Organisational, Management and Control Model to prevent offences under Legislative Decree 231/2001.
- Appointed an external Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with GDPR.
Climate Goals & Targets
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Environmental Challenges
- Reducing the environmental impact of yacht production and use (fuel consumption, materials, waste).
- Balancing the need for high-quality materials with sustainability.
- Managing the weight of yachts to improve fuel efficiency.
- Developing alternative propulsion systems (hybrid and electric engines).
- Addressing the challenges of hull recycling at end-of-life.
Mitigation Strategies
- Research into lighter materials (carbon fiber), hybrid engines, and waste reduction techniques.
- Use of certified wood from responsibly managed forests.
- Implementation of energy-saving measures and renewable energy sources.
- Investment in waste management and recycling programs.
- Continuous improvement of occupational health and safety measures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of suppliers based on technical capacity, financial solidity, and after-sales assistance. Use of certified wood from responsibly managed forests.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and alternative propulsion systems.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 (La Spezia site), RINA Biosafety Trust
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Ferretti's initiatives contribute to these goals through water management, energy efficiency, job creation, innovation in sustainable products, and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Yachts with hybrid propulsion, use of lighter materials, and improved waste management.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Human capital development
- Value creation for local communities
- Research & Development
- Occupational health and safety
- Human and civil rights
- Diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion
- Product Safety
- Anti-corruption and money laundering
Environmental Achievements
- Investments in R&D for environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions, including hybrid and electric propulsion systems and eco-friendly materials.
- Gradual adjustment of shipyards to ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification.
- Launch of the full electric Riva El-Iseo.
- Upcoming INFYNITO range with eco-friendly solutions (F.S.E.A.).
- Navetta 50 equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction system.
- Use of eco-friendly materials such as antifouling paints, water-based coatings, and linen fibers.
Social Achievements
- Planning to launch the “Scuola dei Mestieri”, a professional training course for young people in boatbuilding.
- Strengthened dialogue with local communities.
- Continued refinement of the assessment of the impacts of its business.
Governance Achievements
- ESG Committee supports the Board on ESG policies and strategies and reviews sustainability performance.
- Updated Code of Ethics in 2022.
- Updated 231 Model in 2022, with planned employee training for 2023 on anti-corruption and anti-bribery.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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Environmental Challenges
- Reducing environmental impact of yachts and production processes.
- Managing risks related to polluting atmospheric emissions, waste management, water consumption, energy consumption, and GHG emissions.
- Ensuring sustainable supply chain management.
- Creating value for local communities.
- Maintaining customer safety and data privacy.
- Protecting occupational health and safety.
- Maintaining business ethics and fairness.
- Monitoring technological developments.
- Attracting, retaining, and developing talent.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investments in R&D for alternative propulsion systems and eco-friendly materials.
- ISO 14001:2015 certification at multiple sites.
- Specialized HSE divisions at each plant.
- Community investment plans.
- Compliance with GDPR and internal audits.
- HS training activities and injury reduction targets.
- Code of Ethics and anti-corruption policy.
- Product strategy and operations committees.
- Employer branding activities, employee engagement surveys, and investment in training and development.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: All new suppliers in 2022 were assessed according to environmental and social criteria.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for suppliers covering ethical business, respect for workers’ human rights, and ESG topics.
- Supplier training on the Code of Conduct and safety measures.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and alternative propulsion systems.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, Biosafety Trust
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 13: Climate action
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
- Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Ferretti Group's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable product development, responsible supply chain management, and community investment.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Riva El-Iseo (full electric)
- INFYNITO range (F.S.E.A.)
- Navetta 50 (SCR system)
- Wallytender 43x and 48x (solar panels)
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple awards for Riva, Wally, Ferretti Yachts, CRN, and Custom Line models from various publications (details in the report).
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Introduced a pioneering hybrid propulsion solution to the market in 2008 and continues to innovate in this field.
- Launched a collaboration with Rolls-Royce Power Systems to jointly develop hybrid solutions to be installed on future yachts (agreement extended until the end of 2027).
- Entered the E-luxury segment with the first Riva full-electric powerboat, Riva El-Iseo, available for sale in January 2024.
- All shipyards are adjusted to the ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification, introducing innovative solutions (such as trigeneration systems) and increasingly proficient solar panels to reduce both energy consumption and emissions.
Social Achievements
- The Group believes that it is vital to attract, recruit and retain quality employees. Thus, our Group provides competitive remuneration package and regular training to attract and motivate the employees.
- During the Reporting Period, the Group did not experience any significant labor disputes or any difficulty in recruiting staff for its operations.
- Charitable donations made by the Group amounted to €1,176 thousand (2022: €358 thousand).
- Active participant in the fight against violence against women through the promotion and organisation of women’s self-defence courses.
Governance Achievements
- Established the ESG Committee in 2011, responsible for helping the Board to devise ESG policies and strategies and reviewing and assessing its sustainability performance.
- Adopted a Group policy on diversity in the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors.
- Adopted a whistleblowing procedure through which employees may report irregularities or breaches of applicable laws or regulations, or of internal procedures.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Risks associated with changes in the general macroeconomic, political, social and regulatory conditions in the markets in which we operate.
- Risks associated with the Group’s supply chain (delays, interruptions, quality issues).
- Potential warranty and product liability claims.
- Substantial interruptions to production activities.
Mitigation Strategies
- The Group continues to adopt a prudent financial management approach towards its treasury policies and thus maintained a healthy liquidity position throughout the Reporting Period.
- The Board closely monitors the liquidity position to ensure that the liquidity structure of the Group’s assets, liabilities and other commitments can meet its funding requirements from time to time.
- The Group could use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge its exposure to foreign currency risks in connection with forecast transactions and firm commitments.
- Internalization of high value-added activities to support future growth and product portfolio expansion.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hybrid propulsion solutions
- Riva El-Iseo (full-electric powerboat)
- Eco-friendly and lighter materials