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The Italian ceramic tile industry reduces the emissions of its industrial process
Confindustria Ceramica, on behalf of Italian ceramic tile producer companies, has signed an agreement with the Emilia-Romagna regional government to reduce the industry’s emissions.
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.
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,...
Wincer project, towards even more sustainable products
The Wincer Tiles research project has developed the most sustainable surface covering products on the market. Wincer tiles contain 85% recycled materials (infographic showing the composition of WINCER tiles) and...
The Italian ceramic industry’s “sustainable toolbox”
Following its social media launch over the summer and world debut at Cersaie 2022, the communication campaign focusing on the sustainability of the Italian ceramic industry is continuing with expanded content, more diversified tools and an even wider target audience.
Italian ceramic products meet the Minimum Environmental Criteria for public administration projects
Italian ceramic products meet the Minimum Environmental Criteria laid down by the Italian Ministry of the Environment for use in public administration building contracts.
Italian Ceramic products meet the minimum environmental criteria
The use of Italian ceramic products helps buildings and renovation projects meet the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) set by the Italian Ministry of the Environment. These requirements are in line...
The role of cogeneration in the Italian energy transition
In recent years, many Italian ceramic companies have adopted state-of-the-art cogeneration systems to improve their manufacturing efficiency and reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. With existing systems,...
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...
FONCER: how does the supplementary pension fund work?
Alongside the obligatory state pension, workers in the Italian ceramic industry can also sign up to a supplementary pension scheme. Called Foncer, it is a capitalisation pension fund for employees...
