- Challenging market conditions and a macroeconomic landscape affected by ongoing conflicts
- Variability of raw materials in the circular economy
- Potential non-compliance with locally applicable legislation and potential loss of ISO 14001 certification
- Inadequate personnel management
- Failure to monitor compliance with legislation
- Failure to develop and update skills
- Inadequate management of supplier selection procedures
- Internal and external hacking
- Inconsistency between sustainability and business strategy
- Failure to involve customers in environmental and social sustainability
Piovan S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Piovan S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.5K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 3731 tCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 4147 tCO2e (Scope 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.7K tCO2e (location-based) 4147 tCO2e (market-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.5K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 3731 tCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 4147 tCO2e (Scope 2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
17% (Piovan S.p.A. and Aquatech S.r.l.)
of total energy
Water Usage
35.3 million m3
2023
Waste
1.3K tons
2023
Energy Use
87.2K GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.7K tCO2e (location-based) 4147 tCO2e (market-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.5K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 3731 tCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 4147 tCO2e (Scope 2 market-based) |
| 2021 | 3.1K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2020 | 2.2K tCO2e (estimated from energy consumption) |
| 2019 | 1.6K tons CO2 (electricity) + 700 tons CO2 (natural gas) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 4 new patents related to the circular economy
- 85% of the Piovan product can be recycled if properly disposed of
- Approval of the Group's Environmental Policy
- Strong growth in revenues related to the circular economy (30.8% compared to 25.3% in 2022)
- Photovoltaic system on the roof of the logistics hub of Piovan S.p.A. (+44% of self-produced electricity)
- Reduced total energy consumption by 13%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase training hours to at least 4 days a year by 2025
- Extend accessibility to the Group Academy to all companies progressively by 2025
- Include ESG considerations in the periodic evaluation of supplier performance (Italy by 2025, rest of the Group by 2027)
- Develop reporting of emissions generated by consumption external to the Organisation (Scope 3) in the 15 categories of the GHG Protocol by 2025
- Calculation of scope 3 for categories Business Travel and Employee Commuting by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- At least 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030
- Reduction of CO2 emissions by 40% (Scope 2) by 2030
- Increase female representation in managerial roles by 5% by 2026
- Increase minority presence among workers by 1% by 2028
- Assess the climate risks that may have an impact on the Group’s business continuity by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationSupply chainTrainingGovernanceDiversity & InclusionCircular Economy