Sustainability report

I am pleased to present the fourth edition of Italcer Group’s Sustainability Report, an account that reflects our continued determination to foster a model of responsible growth, embedding ESG principles ever more deeply into our daily strategies and operations. I believe in interdependence and the need for each of us to contribute to change.

This year, Italcer Group voluntarily chose to prepare its Sustainability Report in advance of the obligations set out by European Directive 2022/2464 (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive – CSRD). As part of this process, the Group has adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), a clear sign of its commitment to aligning with international best practices in sustainability, transparency, and accountability from the outset. In anticipation of CSRD requirements, the content of this report has been determined through a rigorous double materiality assessment. This has enabled us to identify the issues most relevant to Italcer Group, in terms of the impacts we generate on the environment and society (inside-out perspective), and the risks and opportunities these factors may pose to the organisation (outside-in perspective). This approach underlines our conviction that environmental, social, and economic dimensions are intrinsically connected and mutually dependent and that only through an integrated perspective can we create enduring value for stakeholders.

In 2024, Italcer made a significant advance on its path toward decarbonisation and sustainable innovation by securing a patent for a plant and process dedicated to flue gas purification and the recovery of secondary raw materials, an advanced technology that eliminates CO₂ and other air pollutants (including sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides) in industrial manufacturing processes. These emissions are transformed into value-added products, which can be repurposed as pure secondary raw materials for use in other industrial sectors. This is a paradigm shift, enabling the prevention of emissions at source and moving beyond the sole logic of offsetting.In 2024, Italcer Group installed the first fully electric kiln in Spain, which will further reduce CO₂emissions by around 1,500 tonnes annually.

Another key milestone was the achievement of UNI/PdR 125:2022 gender equality certification by all companies within the Italian perimeter. This certification confirms Italcer Group’s strong commitment to inclusiveness and gender equality, made more significant by being the first in the ceramics sector to obtain it. These achievements reflect a commitment that is not just stated but real and measurable.

We remain focused on supporting the transition to a fairer, more inclusive, and regenerative economy, aware that every action, decision, and investment contributes to meaningful change. I would like to thank our stakeholders for their trust and continued support. This Sustainability Report is a tool for transparency and shared progress, a foundation for building future goals together.

Graziano Verdi, Chief Executive Officer Italcer Group

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