Energy & environment

Environmental protection, human resources, health and safety, training, gender equality, welfare, governance and cybersecurity are the main aspects incorporated into Bedeschi’s first sustainability report for the financial years 2020-2021.

The intervention, carried out by Marcheluzzo, significantly reduced the quantity of energy used by the kiln, while at the same time increasing the amount of thermal energy available to the dryer.

Ibstock was awarded the 2022 Manufacturer of the Year at the Business Green awards, in recognition of its industry leadership for environmental sustainability.

Poppi Clementino’s efforts to continuously improve its range has led to the development of the P-Rex© series, which stands out for the improved design of the contact surfaces as well as an increasingly meticulous choice of materials.

The German sanitaryware multinational has announced its sustainability targets for 2045 and the actions it is taking to achieve them.

Villeroy & Boch has signed a partnership with Eco-Tech Ceram as part of the environmental and energy transformation of its French industrial site.

One of the most interesting and innovative projects undertaken by Poppi Clementino’s R&D department recently involves the development of a system for the abatement of harmful substances present in the flue gases emitted during the ceramic production process.

The French company Eco-Tech Ceram has developed and patented Eco-Stock®, a sustainable and cost-effective solution that supports the energy transition by reducing industry’s energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Just a few days after the acquisition of Ceramica Fondovalle, Italcer won the Sustainability Award, taking first place out of the top 100 Italian companies.

Cefla Finishing has optimised traditional ceramic decoration methods. The latest techniques reduce energy expenses and therefore production costs.

On Wednesday 28 September, the technology conference at Tecna 2022 in Rimini will explore various aspects of the ecological transition in the ceramic industry. See the programme and book your seat.

The new plant will be built at the Finale Emilia production site for an investment of over €60 million and is scheduled to begin production in June 2023.

As part of the company’s journey towards the adoption of an ESG policy, the document highlights LB’s performance in the areas of economic, environmental and social sustainability and the principles that will guide it over the coming years.

The challenge to reduce consumption and consume more responsibly has led the Italian ceramic group to invest in new cogeneration and photoelectric systems.

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Enel that includes the complete electrification of a Laminam factory and the development of renewables.

Founded in 1986, Poppi Clementino SpA has expanded its product range over the years to cover a variety of industrial sectors and now specialises in the fields of energy saving and filtration.