ESA's environmental commitment
ESA sustainability project: digitalisation, recycling, technological innovation and ISO 14001 environmental certification.
14001
ISO certification
Technical and managerial improvements
Sustainability objectives of the project
ESA S.p.A. has implemented a project focused on four main areas of intervention. The primary objectives pursued through this initiative were as follows:
- minimisation of paper consumption through the adoption of digital solutions geared towards a paper-reduced workplace;
- increase in the percentage of waste sent for recycling and the simultaneous minimisation of non-recoverable waste production;
- improving working conditions through the integration of new tools and technologies; and
- achieving a high level of staff satisfaction, promoting a more efficient, safe and environmentally conscious workplace.
The project was the result of extensive research and consultation with various technology experts to identify the most suitable and effective solutions for achieving the objectives set.
Recycle whenever possible
The ESA environmental team, in collaboration with our technical, production and procurement departments, carefully examined the characteristics of the available machinery, carefully and accurately assessing the benefits and potential disadvantages of each product.
Among the most significant decisions were the acquisition of an automatic mixer for refractory cement, which represents the most significant investment, and a cardboard shredder, which contributes to waste reduction and improvement of the recycling process. In addition, in line with the objective of optimising production performance and reducing environmental impact, new internal metal spindles were purchased.
ISO 14001 certification
Another key step in this project was the implementation of a new environmental management system, which enabled ESA to achieve ISO 14001 certification. This international standard recognises the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible resource management. The adoption of this system required a significant investment in terms of time and resources, but has offered significant benefits, including more efficient resource management and improved traceability of business activities from a sustainability perspective.