Sustainability at Zato
OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
At Zato, sustainability is a shared responsibility and a strategic lever to create lasting value. We have always integrated it into the way we work, associating it with circularity as the guiding principle of our choices.
With our third sustainability report, drawn up voluntarily according to the VSME, we tell a story that goes beyond mere reporting: an opportunity to grow, improve and evolve.
We want to strike a balance between the benefits we generate and the impacts we may cause, while consciously addressing the environmental and social challenges of our time. This is why we share our commitment to circularity and the five strategic themes that guide our actions. Some goals are still being defined, but our intent is clear: to turn sustainability into responsibility, day after day.
A comprehensive interpretation of sustainability
Climate change and energy
We are committed to reducing our impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, both direct and indirect.
Resource use and circular economy
We are committed to building an increasingly sustainable supply chain, integrating recycled and recyclable materials and promoting the reduction of environmental impact. We believe in dialogue with suppliers as a strategic lever to share ESG objectives and promote continuous improvement throughout the chain.
Secure employment, well-being and involvement
We protect our employees through strong and lasting contracts, promoting fair and safe working conditions. We invest in people’s well-being and development to build an environment that fosters professional growth and mutual trust.
Health and safety
We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment and promoting a culture of prevention, making every corporate function accountable. We invest in training, appropriate equipment and management systems to minimise risks and promote the physical and psychological well-being of employees.
Training and skills development
We believe that the growth of people is the key to innovation and change. That is why we invest in the continuous development of skills, offering tools and opportunities that make every function a protagonist in the evolution of the company.
Internal Controls and Risk Management
Cybersecurity is an integral part of our control system and a strategic factor of reliability and competitiveness. Protecting data means protecting business continuity and accessing markets that demand high security standards.
Innovation and industry advancement
We actively participate in industry organisations to promote sustainable industrial policies and strengthen our role in the transition to a circular economy. We want to facilitate the spread of recovery and recycling practices throughout the territory, contributing to a more efficient, responsible and competitive system.
Corporate culture
We believe in a corporate culture based on ethics, legality and sustainability. Spreading these values means building a solid and consistent corporate identity, promoting responsible behaviour, conscious participation and a shared path to growth.
Enabling circularity
Ferrous scrap, having reached the end of its life cycle, can be processed again through specific melting processes. Before this process takes place, the company’s machinery enables the scrap to be properly prepared through a number of basic steps:
- Size reduction to facilitate melting and avoid damage to the furnace
- Cleaning and separation according to chemical characteristics: to improve casting quality and atmospheric emissions
Would you like to learn more about the impact of our actions, the data behind them and the approaches we take?
All this information, in more detail, can be found in our sustainability report!
If you would like to know more about our commitment to sustainability, please do not hesitate to contact us: esg@zato.it
