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Fonderie Palmieri manages its production activities with a structured approach to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, certified to the international standards ISO 14001:2015 <\/strong>and ISO 50001:2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Continuous emissions monitoring, responsible management of industrial waste and reduced energy consumption per tonne produced are measurable objectives, not statements of principle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Environmental Management and Regulatory Compliance<\/h2>\n
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Our plant operates in compliance with European IPPC regulations<\/strong> for secondary melting foundries with capacity exceeding 20 t\/day<\/strong> (Ref. Legislative Decree 152\/06, activity no. 2.4) and holds Integrated Environmental Authorisation (AIA) no. 2562<\/strong>, updated in line with Tuscany Region Decree no. 22538 of 24\/10\/2025<\/strong>.
In line with the obligations set out in the authorisation framework, we submit the technical report to the Tuscany Region every year by 30 April, containing emissions monitoring data<\/strong>, the self-checks carried out and the plant’s management parameters.<\/p>\n

While legal compliance is our essential operating baseline, it is through voluntary choices that we express our true business vision.
Since 2012 we have adopted and certified our Environmental Management System<\/strong> according to the international standard ISO 14001:2015<\/strong>.
This system ensures a proactive approach that goes beyond simple regulatory compliance, guiding the company towards:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Continuous improvement of eco-efficient performance.
\u2022 Systematic prevention and containment of impacts on air, water and soil.
\u2022 Planning technological investments aimed at long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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International standards
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We guarantee full compliance of all our products and processes with the strictest international chemical and environmental standards.
Our Declaration of Conformity,<\/strong> constantly updated to reflect the latest regulatory revisions and available on request to all our customers, attests to the absence of hazardous or restricted substances throughout the entire production chain (including process materials and packaging).
The document comprehensively covers the main market requirements:
REACH Regulation (EC 1907\/2006) and SVHC substances <\/strong>
certifies that our castings do not contain Substances of Very High Concern above the permitted limits.
RoHS Directive (2011\/65\/EU) <\/strong>
guarantees the absence of hazardous substances in applications intended for the electrical and electronic supply chains.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) <\/strong>
ensures chemical compliance for non-EU markets, with particular reference to US restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

REACH Declaration Download (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Emissions overview<\/h3>\n
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Code<\/th>\nSource<\/th>\nAuthorised flow rate
Nm\u00b3\/h<\/th>\n		Abatement
systems<\/th>\n		Parameter
analysed<\/th>\n		Limit value
mg\/Nm\u00b3*<\/th>\n		Average readings
2017-2019<\/th>\n		Average readings
2020 – 2023<\/th>\n		Average reading
2024<\/th>\n		Average reading
2025<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A2\/S-MOD<\/td>\nInduction furnace hoods<\/td>\n45000<\/td>\nCyclone
+ bag filter<\/td>\n		Dust<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1.8<\/td>\n1.12<\/td>\n0.3<\/td>\n0.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A3 \u2013 MOD<\/td>\nCore moulding<\/td>\n26400<\/td>\nScrubber<\/td>\nDust<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1.13<\/td>\n1.17<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n0.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A5\/S \u2013 NEB<\/td>\nMoulding and shakeout<\/td>\n90000<\/td>\nBag filter<\/td>\nDust<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n1.0<\/td>\n0.62<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A10\/S \u2013 NEB<\/td>\nSand preparation plant<\/td>\n50000<\/td>\nBag filter<\/td>\nDust<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n0.9<\/td>\n0.95<\/td>\n0.3<\/td>\n0.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A18\/S<\/td>\nShot blasting<\/td>\n35000<\/td>\nBag filter<\/td>\nDust<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n0.5<\/td>\n0.7<\/td>\n0.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A19\/S<\/td>\nDeburring<\/td>\n36000<\/td>\nBag filter<\/td>\nDust<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n0.82<\/td>\n0.47<\/td>\n0.3<\/td>\n0.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Certifications<\/h3>\n

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Air Quality and Emissions Control<\/h3>\n

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Air is a precious resource and protecting it requires state-of-the-art containment technologies. <\/p>\n

For this reason, every single main source in our production cycle \u2014 from the induction furnaces to the moulding plant, through to sand preparation, shot blasting and deburring \u2014 is monitored by dedicated, specific abatement systems<\/strong>, including:
\u2022 high-efficiency bag filters.
\u2022 cyclone separators.
\u2022 flue gas scrubbing systems (Scrubbers).<\/p>\n

All the plant’s emission points are equipped with continuous monitoring probes<\/strong> for dust.
The measured values are consistently below the authorised limits<\/strong>, updated as of 01\/01\/2025 in strict compliance with the Tuscany Region’s Regional Air Quality Plan (PRQA). This allows us to verify the effectiveness of our filters<\/strong> instant by instant and guarantee total environmental transparency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Circular Economy and Waste Management<\/h3>\n

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Being a secondary melting foundry means having recycling in our DNA<\/strong>.
We not only give new life to metal scrap, but manage every industrial waste stream with the goal of reintroducing it into the economic cycle, minimising the plant’s ecological footprint.
Over 98% of the special waste<\/strong> produced by Fonderie Palmieri is destined for recovery operations.
Thanks to commercial agreements built up over time with the leading operators in the industrial waste supply chain, we guarantee total traceability and maximum regulatory compliance for every single stream. Digital Traceability:<\/strong> All process residues are strictly classified by EWC code and managed through dedicated software active since 2018.
Process Efficiency:<\/strong> The ratio between waste produced and iron melted is a key indicator we monitor annually. The stability of this value over time demonstrates the continuity, optimisation and efficiency achieved by our production cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EcoVadis<\/h2>\n
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Fonderie Palmieri ranks among the top 15% of companies rated by EcoVadis<\/strong> worldwide and in the TOP 10% of the metal casting sector<\/strong>.
EcoVadis is the international platform for assessing corporate sustainability across four areas – environment, labour and human rights, ethics, sustainable procurement – and is today one of the most widely used criteria for selecting responsible business partners.
A recognition that rewards our commitment to environmental, social and governance<\/strong> (ESG) matters and encourages us to improve every year.
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Are you a customer or a potential partner
and would like to view our
EcoVadis scorecard?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

CONTACT US<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Water Resource Management and Protection<\/h3>\n

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Water is a precious resource<\/strong> that Fonderie Palmieri manages responsibly with long-term planning.
The water used in our production process comes from a privately owned well, managed in full compliance and with a valid extraction permit.<\/p>\n

Technological evolution and water efficiency<\/strong>
Our path towards water sustainability has faced and overcome the complex challenges typical of industrial innovation:<\/p>\n

2015 –<\/strong> The pioneering plant
<\/strong>We installed the foundry sand recovery and treatment system \u2014 the first plant of its kind in Italy. As it was a complex and innovative technology, its introduction initially led to a significant increase in the plant’s water consumption.
2021 –<\/strong> The consumption reduction plan
<\/strong>To offset this impact, the company carried out a thorough overhaul of its plant systems, activating 6 Zehnder filtration units<\/strong> on the melting line and simultaneously decommissioning the previous water misting system.<\/p>\n

This technological transition kicked off a structured plan to reduce water consumption, the positive results of which are clearly measurable and tracked in our internal environmental performance indicators<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Energy Efficiency and the ISO 50001 System<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n

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Medium-frequency induction furnaces are Fonderie Palmieri’s main source of energy consumption.
The path towards ISO 50001:2018<\/strong> certification \u2014 achieved in March 2022 \u2014 began in 2018 with a screening exercise that identified significant energy sources and led to the installation of continuous monitoring sensors<\/strong> for electricity, gas and compressed air.<\/p>\n

A dedicated internal team coordinates the management of the Energy Management System<\/strong>, defines operating practices for each department and plans improvement targets.
Actions already implemented include: installing inverters and energy recovery<\/strong> drives on the main motors, progressively replacing all lighting fixtures with LED technology, and optimising production scheduling<\/strong> to reduce consumption for the same tonnage produced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Carbon Footprint<\/h2>\n
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In line with the most advanced demands of the market and the global supply chain, Fonderie Palmieri independently manages the reporting of its climate impacts.
Using dedicated advanced calculation tools, our Carbon Footprint study<\/strong> has been prepared.<\/p>\n

The analysis takes a comprehensive approach covering the entire life cycle of our products, quantifying CO2-equivalent emissions<\/strong> divided into three strategic phases:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Upstream (Scope 3):<\/strong> the impact linked to the sourcing and production of raw materials.
\u2022 In production (Scope 1 and 2):<\/strong> the plant’s energy consumption and direct processes.
\u2022 Downstream (Scope 3):<\/strong> the emissions generated by logistics, transport and distribution stages.<\/p>\n

The summary document is updated annually to reflect the constant improvements in our energy and production mix, and is available for direct download<\/strong> to support our customers in reporting on their supply chain<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Carbon Footprint Download (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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