Giorgetti S.p.A. and its subsidiaries
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic and Governance Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Environmental Responsibility
- Product Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- 46.9 tonnes of CO2 avoided with self-generated energy from renewable sources
- 98.6% waste destined for recycling
- 9.4% reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2 location-based) compared to 2019
Social Achievements
- Maintained stable employment levels
- 19% of new hires were under 30 years old
- No incidents of actual or alleged discrimination were identified or reported
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Organisation, Management and Control Model pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 (231 Model)
- No instances of corruption or non-compliance with laws and regulations in the socio-economic area
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Sharp contraction in the furniture sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic
- Covid-19 pandemic impacted training activities
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactive response to the pandemic crisis, including safety protocols and remote work
- Confirmed and implemented strategic investments
- Implemented webinars and online seminars for training
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of suppliers based on professionalism and skills
- Guidelines for the use and processing of materials (e.g., formaldehyde-free wood composites, water-based dyes)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016), Core option
Awards & Recognition
- Best of Year 2020 Award (Virginia Harper)
- ADI Compasso D’Oro Career Award (Marco Ferrari)
- Imprenditore 4.0
- Best Managed Companies 2018, 2019 and 2020
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic performance and market presence
- Business ethics and integrity
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Development and protection of human capital
- Diversity, equal opportunities and welfare systems
- Management of environmental impacts
- Sustainable use of resources
- Product quality and innovation
- Customer relation and satisfaction
Environmental Achievements
- 12,9 tonnes of CO2 avoided with energy self-produced from renewable sources
- 97% non-hazardous waste produced
- #Reforest project launched to repopulate forests in the Meda area
Social Achievements
- 1:10 ratio of management to employees
- 33% of new hires < 30 years old
- 97.8% of employees hired with permanent contracts
- No incidents of actual or alleged discrimination
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of Organisation, Management and Control Model pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 (231 Model)
- No instances of corruption or non-compliance with laws and regulations in the socio-economic area
Climate Goals & Targets
- Expand welfare services supplied to its human capital over the next three years
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic and frequent blockades of movement of people and goods
- Increase in purchasing costs of materials
- Difficulties in procurement of raw materials and semi-finished products
- Unavailability of part of the direct production workforce
- Difficulty in procurement of transport services
Mitigation Strategies
- Agreements with suppliers to fix prices
- Diversifying supplies
- Intensifying activities aimed at reorganising production and warehouses
- Seeking synergies between companies to optimise productivity and human resources
- Improving the quality level of products and reducing waste of materials, space and production time
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of suppliers based on professionalism and skills
- Use of wood from forests managed according to strict environmental standards (FSC®)
- Guidelines for the use and processing of materials (formaldehyde-free wood composites, water-based dyes and glues)
- Preference for local suppliers (98.2% of expenditures on local Italian suppliers)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016), Core option
Certifications: FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council® – License Code FSC-C175823 (in progress for some products)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
- Goal 13: Climate action
The Sustainability Plan aims to contribute to 10 of the 17 SDGs
Awards & Recognition
- Imprenditore 4.0
- Best Managed Companies 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Best Outdoor Entertaining Wallpaper* Design Award 2021
- Best Quiet Space Wallpaper* Design Award 2021
- Ruby Awards 2021 to Giorgetti Houston
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic performance and market presence
- Business ethics and integrity
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Development and protection of human capital
- Diversity, equal opportunities and welfare systems
- Management of environmental impacts
- Sustainable use of resources
- Product quality and innovation
- Customer relations and satisfaction
Environmental Achievements
- 147.3 tonnes of CO2 avoided with energy self-produced from renewable sources
- 30% renewable and self-produced electricity consumed
- 99% non-hazardous waste produced
- FSC® certification obtained for Chain of Custody procedures
- 42% reduction in energy consumption compared to 2021
- 50% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2021 (Market-based method)
- 37% reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021
- 46% reduction in Scope 2 emissions compared to 2021 (Location-based method)
- 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions compared to 2021 (Market-based method)
- #Reforest project launched, planting native trees and shrubs in the Meda area
Social Achievements
- 42% of new hires are female
- 1:11 ratio of management to employees
- 98.3% of employees have permanent contracts
- Implementation of a company watchdog to assess and develop guidelines on various topics
- 7 part-time contracts stipulated, representing 3% of the workforce
- Supplementary health insurance provided to all employees
- 1,078 training hours provided (4.9 hours per employee)
Governance Achievements
- Adoption and implementation of Organisation, Management and Control Model pursuant to L.D. 231/2001 by Giorgetti S.p.A.
- No instances of corruption or non-compliance with laws and regulations in 2022
- Publication of a Whistleblowing procedure
Climate Goals & Targets
- Expand welfare services supplied to human capital over the next three years
- Completely eliminate plastic and difficult-to-dispose-of packaging materials
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in purchasing costs of materials
- Difficulties in procurement of raw materials and semi-finished products
- Unavailability of part of the direct production workforce
- Difficulty in procurement of transport services
Mitigation Strategies
- Agreements with suppliers to fix prices
- Diversifying supplies
- Intensifying activities aimed at reorganising production and warehouses
- Seeking synergies between companies to optimise productivity and human resources
- Improving the quality level of products and reducing waste of materials, space and production time
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 95.5% of expenditure towards local Italian suppliers; 1% of new suppliers selected according to environmental criteria in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of suppliers based on professionalism and skills; use of FSC®-certified wood; use of formaldehyde-free wood composites; use of water-based wood dyes and glues
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)
Certifications: FSC® (FSC-C175823)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 Good Health and Well-being
- 4 Quality Education
- 5 Gender Equality
- 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 15 Life on Land
- 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
The Giorgetti Group's Sustainability Plan aims to contribute to these SDGs.
Awards & Recognition
- Imprenditore 4.0 and Best Managed Companies award (2022)
- Wallpaper* Design Awards 2022 (Best Quite Space for Shirley mirror)
- Interior Design’s Best of Year 2022 (accessories category for Borealis screen)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic performance & market presence
- Product quality and innovation
- Sustainable use of resources
- Management of environmental impacts
- Development and protection of human capital
- Customer safety and satisfaction
- Occupational health and safety
- Diversity, equal opportunities and welfare systems
- Business ethics and integrity
Environmental Achievements
- 28% less hazardous waste produced compared to 2022
- Installation of new photovoltaic systems in Meda and Lentate production sites
- FSC® certification
Social Achievements
- 22% of new hires are female
- 1:11 management-employee ratio
- Improved employee well-being initiatives including break rooms and canteen service
- 7 part-time contracts stipulated with employees
Governance Achievements
- No instances of corruption or non-compliance with laws and regulations in the socio-economic area in 2023
- Formalized guidelines regarding the use and processing of materials
- 88.4% of the Giorgetti Group's expenditure was towards local Italian suppliers
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Continued market uncertainty due to political instability and macroeconomic situations
- Fault in the photovoltaic system following damage incurred during a hailstorm in 2023
- Low end-of-life product recyclability
- Raw material consumption and product packaging
- Supply chain-derived emissions
- Environmental impact of product life cycle
- Generation of polluting emissions
- Impacts caused by product waste
- Lack of environmental and social performance assessment in the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in expanding its product range, as well as in commercial and promotional strategies
- Developing the Giorgetti and Battaglia brands
- Installation of photovoltaic systems
- Using virgin waste wood recovery system for heating
- Careful selection and monitoring of suppliers
- FSC® certification for Chain of Custody Management
- Implementing a constant monitoring process to identify environmental impacts and develop corrective actions
- Negotiating competitive terms and conditions with a single supplier for composite wood materials
- Using water-based wood stains and environmentally friendly glues
- Promoting awareness-raising activity aimed at customers and suppliers to encourage rational resource use
- Evaluating the feasibility of completely eliminating plastic
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of suppliers based on professionalism and skills
- Use of FSC®-certified wood
- Use of formaldehyde-free or low-formaldehyde composite wood materials
- Use of water-based wood stains
- Use of environmentally friendly glues
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)
Certifications: FSC® (FSC®-C175823)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 Good Health and Well-being
- 4 Quality Education
- 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13 Climate Action
- 15 Life on Land
- 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
The Giorgetti Group's Sustainability Plan aims to contribute to these SDGs.
Awards & Recognition
- Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023 (Best Sleeper Hits)