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05.12.2023
Reading time 4 min.

Decarbonisation of building materials

The CA4BM study of building material decarbonisation was presented at Cersaie with a focus on ceramic products. The Italian ceramic industry is already investing heavily in improving its environmental performance
17.10.2023
Reading time 3 min.

A postcard for sustainability

At Cersaie 2023, Confindustria Ceramica launched a new campaign to communicate the environmental excellence factors of Italian ceramics
04.07.2023
Reading time 1 min.

Certifications: when quality is sustainable

Italian ceramic sanitaryware producers are committed to sustainable development strategies. High quality ceramic production is entirely consistent with a reduction in environmental impact. The entire industrial process from raw materials through to end-of-life disposal of the finished product complies with the most important European and international certifications.
28.05.2023
Reading time 1 min.

Support for the Civita Castellana local community

The ceramic companies based in the Civita Castellana cluster and elsewhere in Italy contribute to the economic and social prosperity of their local area by creating new jobs and undertaking initiatives to benefit the community. Over the years, these companies have set international standards for the sector and have contributed to the growth and development of the entire area thanks to their ability to combine tradition, sustainability and innovation.
06.03.2023
Reading time 2 min.

An ongoing commitment to reducing emissions

The Italian ceramic tile industry adopts innovative technologies and self-regulates to reduce emission levels and air pollution.
23.02.2023
Reading time 1 min.

The sustainability benefits of rail transport

The Italian ceramic industry is focusing on rail logistics. 24% of raw materials and finished products are transported to and from the Sassuolo ceramic district by rail. This is more...
08.12.2022
Reading time 3 min.

The Italian ceramic tile industry is committed to meeting the UN’s SDGs

The Italian ceramic tile industry is committed to achieving the environmental, economic and social sustainability goals set out in the UN 2030 Agenda.
01.12.2022
Reading time 1 min.

AIA reports: cooperation between the Emilia-Romagna regional government and the Italian Ceramic industry

Confindustria Ceramica and the Emilia-Romagna regional government have signed a memorandum regarding the processing of AIA (Integrated Environmental Authorisation) Reports for companies located in the Sassuolo ceramic cluster. Each year,...
21.11.2022
Reading time 1 min.

The voluntary agreement and quota mechanism

In 2019, a Voluntary Agreement was signed by Confindustria Ceramica (representing the Italian ceramic tile producers), the Emilia-Romagna regional government and the municipalities in the Modena and Reggio Emilia ceramic...
05.09.2022
Reading time 1 min.

The Italian ceramic tile industry is aligned with the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda

The Italian ceramic tile industry is aligned with 9 of the sustainable development goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. Environmental and social sustainability has been at the heart of the...
02.08.2022
Reading time 2 min.

The Italian ceramic industry optimises its Green Supply Chain

The Italian ceramic industry’s management approach aims to minimise environmental impact over the product’s entire life cycle.
01.08.2022
Reading time 2 min.

The Italian ceramic tile industry saves water to avoid harming the environment

The article describes the Italian ceramic tile industry’s commitment to saving water in order to avoid harming the environment. Accurate data on water recycling and the reduction of water source pollution demonstrate the importance of the sustainable initiatives adopted. The article also introduces the Italian ceramic tile industry’s commitment to meeting the UN’s SDGs, focusing on Goal 6 of the Agenda relating to water resources.
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