- Significant increases in production costs.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Inflation.
- Shortages of raw materials.
- Energy crisis.
- High energy consumption in ceramic production.
- Climate-altering emissions generated by firing.
- Costs for emission reduction technologies.
- Low level of motivation and engagement due to a lack of welfare programmes and work-life balance.
- Costs and reputational impacts linked to work-related injuries and accidents.
Iris Ceramica Group S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Iris Ceramica Group S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 162.4K tonnes of CO2 (Scope 1 + Scope 2 Market Based). By scope: Scope 1: 134.8K tonnes of CO2; Scope 2: 27.6K tonnes of CO2 (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
162.4K tonnes of CO2 (Scope 1 + Scope 2 Market Based)
2022
Renewable Energy
50% (Italy)
of total energy
Water Usage
417 ML
2022
Waste
48.2K tons
2022
Energy Use
3.0M GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 134.8K tonnes of CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 27.6K tonnes of CO2 (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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 162.4K tonnes of CO2 (Scope 1 + Scope 2 Market Based) |
| 2017-2018 | 168.7K tCO2e (2018) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by -4% from 2020 to 2022.
- Obtained Cradle to Cradle Certified ® Silver for Italian-made surfaces.
- Achieved EcoVadis Sustainability Rating Silver.
- Implemented a major rainwater reuse system in German branch.
- Launched project for a green hydrogen-powered ceramics factory.
- Reduced total emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic substances and nitrogen oxide by 16% from 2020 to 2022.
- Saved 18,899 tonnes of CO2 during 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Zero-emissions production well ahead of 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance