- High energy and raw material costs.
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical instability.
- Potential asbestos risk at the Robecchetto con Induno site.
Industrie Chimiche Forestali S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Industrie Chimiche Forestali S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1366 tCO2e (Scope 2 Location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e (Location-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
1.8K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1366 tCO2e (Scope 2 Location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
92% of energy produced by photovoltaic system consumed internally
of total energy
Water Usage
25.0K m3
2023
Waste
1.6K tons
2023
Energy Use
46.9K 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). | 1.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e (Location-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 | 1.8K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1366 tCO2e (Scope 2 Location-based) |
| 2022 | 2.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 + Scope 2 Location based) |
| 2021 | 2.1K t CO2 (Scope 1) + 1316 t CO2 (Scope 2 Location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed a photovoltaic system, reducing energy consumption and avoiding the emission of around 101 tonnes of CO2.
- -11% reduction in water discharges at the Marcallo con Casone production site compared to 2022.
- 52% of waste sent for recycling, recovery or reuse.
- Achieved EPD certification for extruded and impregnated fabrics in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the share of impregnated and co-extruded fabrics containing bio-based and biodegradable recycled materials by 20% by 2025.
- Reduce process solvent-related waste by 75% by 2025.
- Modernize the wastewater treatment plant for sludge reduction by 2025.
- Achieve EPD certification for all fabrics (already achieved in July 2023).
- Develop a line of water-based adhesives with low VOC content for the automotive sector by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Ensure that at least 50% of European footwear companies working with ICF use water-based adhesives by 2030.
- Ensure that 60% of ICF adhesive production has a low environmental impact by 2030.
- Ensure that all company textiles produced in Europe contain at least 50% recycled, organic or biodegradable materials by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Evaluate and identify possible biological raw materials to be introduced in automotive adhesive formulations and flexible packaging by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity and equal opportunitiesEmissions of pollutantsEnergy and climate changeTraining and educationWaste ManagementRaw materials and supply chainWater Withdrawals and DischargesIndustrial relationsOccupational health and safetyCustomer health and safetyProduct sustainabilityTerritorial and community developmentViolation of human rights