PESCARA - Fameccanica, which offers robotics and converting machinery for a wide range of industries including the production of disposable hygienic products, has published its second Sustainability Report covering the period July 2021 to June 2022, which measures the company's environmental, social and governance performance.
A number of achievements are highlighted in the report including progress on the new €2.1 million photovoltaic system, which will be inaugurated in September and will enable the company to cut CO2 emissions by 780 tons and reduce energy consumption by more than 20%.
The report also shows than since 2019, various improvements and careful water intake and discharge have allowed for a 75% decrease in water consumption at its three sites while 72% of waste is now destined for recovery.
From June 2022, Fameccanica, which is 100% owned by Angelini Industries, reported that it has also consistently ensured maximum commitment and support to its employees. 100% have permanent contracts and receive, on average, 35 hours of training per year for a total of 22,878 hours provided by the company between technical courses, digital skills, interpersonal and/or managerial skills, languages, and quality, safety, environment, energy and sustainability.
To further decrease CO2 emissions, Fameccanica said it has activated a number of important projects, including more than 12.000 trees planted thereby balancing its carbon dioxide emissions; and the European "Life All-In" program for the implementation of a more sustainable production and processing of materials that will lead to a 23% reduction in raw materials and a 10% reduction in CO2.
"We are experiencing a process of profound technological and social transformation that is changing the economic and productive structures of countries and societies," said Alessandro Bulfon, CEO of Fameccanica. "In this context, sustainability means even more for us value creation not only for shareholders, but for all stakeholders: our team, customers, suppliers and partners, but also the territory that hosts us and the whole society.
He continued: "We will develop the business through operational excellence, sustainable growth and human capital, as well as the continuous presidium of our target markets by consolidating our leadership in the disposable hygiene products sector and, at the same time, strong in our expertise in smart factory automation, we will also explore other adjacent markets."
