Planet

23.02.2023
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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
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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
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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,...
22.11.2022
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An ongoing commitment to reducing emissions

The Italian ceramic tile industry adopts innovative technologies and self-regulates to reduce emission levels and air pollution.
21.11.2022
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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
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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
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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
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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.
02.12.2021
Reading time 3 min.

Italian ceramic tile industry: what path to decarbonisation?

The decarbonisation process is necessary for the health of the planet but is fraught with risks and potential social and economic impacts if governed by ideology rather than pragmatism
23.07.2019
Reading time 4 min.

The Italian ceramic industry and the UN 2030 Agenda

A Review of the ceramic industry’s sustainability projects linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda
07.05.2019
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A new unified water label

The European Federation of Ceramic Sanitaryware Producers (FECS), of which Confindustria Ceramica is a member, has launched the Unified Water Label to help consumers choose products that make efficient use of water