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Nome e Cognome
Amministratore Delegato Novaref
Sustainability for Novaref
Current challenges require all companies to integrate sustainability principles into their corporate strategy. Some sectors that have a greater impact on the environment and people will be called upon to demonstrate their efforts to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Novaref has long been developing solutions to support the circular economy for the ceramic and automotive sectors.
The dimensions of our sustainability strategy
Although sustainability has always been part of our product idea, in recent years Novaref has started a journey to develop a sustainability strategy that started from an internal understanding of the company’s impacts and an analysis of the context.
Novaref is leader in the design and production of refractory rollers that has always integrated sustainability into its products and solutions, with particular attention to: Quality, Technology & Innovation, Customer Care.
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ENVIROMENT
Environmental sustainability. Attention to supply relationships and production processes to improve Novaref's environmental impact.
02
SOCIAL
Social responsibility. Respect for all people and protection of human rights.
03
GOVERNANCE
Ethics in the exercise of corporate governance. Application of the principles of ethics, transparency and fairness in all decisions taken.
E / ENVIRONMENT
NOVAREF is constantly committed to reducing environmental impact: by raising awareness among customers of the adoption of innovative products; by identifying suppliers who are attentive to respecting the environment; and by raising awareness among all people.
Some of Novaref’s projects are:
- Use renewable energy sources
- Research and Innovation to support product lifespan
- Investments in technologically advanced machinery
- Reduction of non-renewable packaging
- Digitalization of some document processes
- Reduction of plastic by installation of water dispensers
- Selection of local suppliers
S / SOCIAL
NOVAREF recognizes the value of human capital to support the competitive advantage of the company, for this reason it gives great importance to people, enhancing the path of personal and professional growth.
Some of Novaref’s projects are:
- Protection of safe and dignified working conditions, fair, free from any discrimination
- Adherence to the Supplementary Health Care Fund for workers.
- Definition of training paths for the development of skills
- Development of initiatives to support work-life balance
- Support for local initiatives
- Collaborations with universities and research centers
G / GOVERNANCE
Over the years, NOVAREF has made its commitment to sustainability increasingly integrated with the corporate strategy, this has led to the development of governance mechanisms built to guarantee ethics, correctness and transparency of decisions.
Some of Novaref’s projects are:
- Adoption of a quality management system in line with the ISO 9001 standard
- Adoption of a Code of Ethics to safeguard Novaref’s principles and values
- Implementation of an Organizational Model (ex. Legislative Decree 231/01) to ensure the legality of all relationships
The Goals of Agenda 2030
The path undertaken by Novaref, that will lead to the publication of a Sustainability Report, aims to generate tangible benefits in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This offers Novaref the opportunity to make a real contribution to the protection of the planet and people.
