Laminam S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:50,000 tCO2e/year (Italy)

Scope 1 Emissions:33,341 tCO2e/year (Italy)

Scope 2 Emissions:16,734 tCO2e/year (Italy)

Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed

Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed

Total Energy Consumption:799,159 GJ/year (Italy)

Water Consumption:76,415 m3/year (Italy)

Waste Generated:33,047 tons/year (Italy)

Carbon Intensity:0.01 tonnes of CO2 per square meter

ESG Focus Areas

Economic sustainability
Social sustainability
Environmental sustainability
Governance

Environmental Achievements

Refurbishment and expansion of the Fiorano photovoltaic park with a capacity to produce 1432 kW per year of renewable energy.
Installation of a new 471.5 kW photovoltaic system at Fiorano.
Development of an innovative CCHP system.
Gradual electrification of the manufacturing process.
Significant research into CO2 capture and low-fire ceramic bodies.
Reduced packaging materials by 11% overall.
Recovered 1,244 tonnes of packaging materials from customers.
95% of raw waste reused in the production process.
50,000 cubic meters of wastewater treated and reused.

Social Achievements

Increased personnel to 930 (+35%), including the acquisition of Best Surface.
9,155 hours of training provided to employees.
Launched Laminam Cares project focusing on employee health, welfare, and savings.
Zero serious injuries at work.

Governance Achievements

Acquisition of Best Surface and 50% of Interstone (Poland).
Implementation of ISO 20400 certification for Sustainable Procurement.
Establishment of the Laminam S.p.A. ESG Committee in 2021.
Updated integrated company policy to include biodiversity policy.
Obtained UNI EN 14064-1:2018 certification for quantification of the organization’s carbon footprint.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Become a carbon-neutral company.

Medium-term Goals:

Increase self-produced green energy and decrease non-renewable energy use.
Complete electrification of a new plant.
Refurbish plants in Fiorano Modenese to prioritize renewable energies.

Short-term Goals:

Reduce energy needs and lower environmental impact.
Implement high-efficiency trigeneration plants.
Achieve 100% water-based inks within two years.
Reduce water consumption and energy requirements at Borgo Val di Taro.
Further initiatives in distributed renewable generation.

Environmental Challenges

Significant increase in costs of raw materials and energy.
Geopolitical tensions linked to the war in Ukraine.
Return of inflation and the energy crisis.
Difficulties in procuring raw materials due to the war in Ukraine.

Mitigation Strategies

Investment plan concentrating on new plants and machinery designed to increase production capacity and improve environmental performance.
Investment in a large LPG plant to diversify energy supply.
Researching new materials and geographical sources to minimize country and political risk.
Implementing high-efficiency trigeneration or CHPC plants to save 10% in primary energy consumption.
Researching low-melting mixtures for lower firing temperatures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual qualification and monitoring process for all suppliers; audits conducted by Laminam’s QHSE technicians.

Responsible Procurement

Annual supplier qualification and monitoring process.
Implementation of ISO 20400 for Sustainable Procurement.
Compulsory environmental, social, and economic requirements imposed on suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Not disclosed

Transition Risks

Not disclosed

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 20400, EPD, CTPAT, NSF, Kosher Parve, MOCA, CCC, UPEC, ITB, SASO, NAVY, ATEX, SQM, HPD, DGNB

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 4: Quality Education
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 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The report details how Laminam's initiatives contribute to these goals through various actions related to employee well-being, training, water and energy management, emission reduction, sustainable production, ethical conduct, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

New ceramic body for lower firing temperatures.
Innovative stain-resistant surface treatment.

Awards & Recognition

First prize for Western Canada in the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Kitchen Design Contest for the “Living Lounge” kitchen.

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:40,512 tonnes CO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:29,865 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:10,646 tCO2e/year