Sustainability and responsibility
Sustainability and employee wellbeing are two sides of the same coin: both are part of our concrete and fundamental commitment.
Commitment to the SDGs of the 2030 Agenda
At VHIT, we believe in responsible, forward-looking growth. This is why we are actively committed to contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
We pay particular attention to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) topics that have a direct impact on our activities and on the wellbeing of the people who are part of them. Environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance transparency are the pillars on which we build our present and our future.
Environmental
Emissions and climate change
Energy management
Social
Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
Health and safety at work
Employee skill development
Governance
Innovation, research and development
Customer satisfaction
VHIT has achieved an overall ESG score of 53.5 out of 100, a result that reflects our commitment to increasingly sustainable and responsible development.
We have already reached the maximum score (100/100) in strategic areas of great importance to our organisation, including:
- health and safety at work
- quality and safety of products and services
- privacy and data security
- development of our employees’ skills
- innovation, research and development
These results provide a solid foundation on which we continue to build, with the goal of continuously improving our performance across all ESG areas.
environment
Our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected primarily in the following initiatives: waste management, atmospheric emissions and industrial wastewater management.
Waste management
We recognise that every production process generates waste, and we are committed to managing it in full compliance with current regulations. From this perspective, going beyond mere legal obligations, we actively promote recycling through everyday initiatives such as:
- Provision of separate collection bins in all company areas
- Segregation of general production waste into paper and plastic
- Targeted projects to replace single-use packaging with reusable solutions
- Sorting of mixed production scrap into aluminium, iron, and plastic
93% of all waste generated – both hazardous and non-hazardous – is sent for recovery (R13).
Atmospheric emissions
Emissions into the atmosphere (VOCs, PAHs, and dust) resulting from certain production processes are continuously monitored in compliance with current regulations and the requirements of our AUA (Single Environmental Authorisation).
Industrial wastewater management
VHIT also ensures careful management of industrial wastewater: a new industrial process has been introduced for packaging wash cycles, allowing complete elimination of wastewater and preventing its discharge into the sewer system.
energy
Energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Since early 2022, 84% of our energy demand has been met through renewable sources: 4.7% from electricity produced by the photovoltaic system installed at the Offanengo site, 79.8% from certified electricity purchased through Guarantees of Origin.
The remaining 16% of our energy demand comes from the direct combustion of gas and fuel, with the resulting CO2 emissions offset by purchasing voluntary Carbon Credits.
We also pursue continuous improvement in energy efficiency, developing targeted solutions to reduce overall energy consumption. Recent projects include:
- Detection and resolution of leaks in the compressed air system
- 100% LED lighting in the production facility
- Expansion of the existing photovoltaic plant, adding 90 kW of installed capacity
Transportation
For approximately one-third of our international air shipments, we collaborate with our partner DHL, using ISCC Plus-certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This fuel is produced from used cooking oil (UCO) with the goal of reducing environmental impact in terms of CO₂e emissions.
The program enabled a reduction of 4.27 tons of CO₂e in 2024, equivalent to –20.80% compared to emissions from conventional Jet-A fuel.
We are certified ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management, and ISO 9001 for quality management systems
health and safety
For us, occupational health and safety are a core value, not just a regulatory requirement.
Every day, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, promoting a culture of prevention shared across all levels of the organisation. Alongside strict compliance with regulations, we invest in
organizational model
We believe in transparent and responsible corporate management, with a strong focus on prevention. That’s why we have developed an Organizational and Management Model in accordance with Legislative Decree 231/2001.
VHIT’s Organizational and Management Model outlines the key principles and procedures that guide our company’s structure and critical processes. It plays a vital role in preventing misconduct and promoting responsible and transparent management.
compliance
We want to create the best working conditions and protect our company, our associates, but also our customers and partners.
Therefore, compliance is of great importance to us and we apply the rules strictly.
The Code of Ethics approved by the VHIT Board of Directors outlines the general principles of corporate ethics that guide the activities of VHIT following a path of managerial transparency and ethical correctness. The guiding principles of the Code respect the law and current regulations, as well as internal corporate rules, within a framework of legality, fairness, transparency, and respect for human dignity.
Adherence to the expressed values and conduct criteria is required of anyone cooperating in the exercise of corporate activities.