Responsibility

Our rating on sustainability

In 2023, Atlas Concorde has received Ecovadis Silver rating recognizing the effort to ESG areas: environment, labour & human rights, business ethics & sustainable procurement. This achievement positions the company among the TOP 25% across all the companies & all the industries assessed worldwide by Ecovadis.

Ecovadis is the world largest & most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of more than 130,000+ rated companies.

In 2024, Atlas Concorde successfully completed the SMETA 4 Pillar audit and joined Sedex, strengthening its commitment to ethical standards, working conditions, and sustainability.

SMETA, which stands for Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit, is an audit designed to help companies assess their working conditions, environmental, health and safety, and ethical impact. An SMETA 4 Pillar audit helps companies demonstrate their commitment to responsible practices by covering a broader range of criteria than other standard audits. Using Sedex tools, the company will optimize data sharing with its customers and improve its sustainability performance.

Our initiatives

Circularity

100% reused of production product scrap

Total recovery of cooked and raw product waste.

90% of waste diverted from disposal

90% of waste is recovered or issued into the recycling cycle.

100% reused water

Total recovery of process water.

Packaging

The packaging of Atlas Concorde products is 100% recyclable & composed of 80% recycled cardboard & plastic.

Reduction & Self-Production of Energy

Heat recovery

Heat recoveries from industrial furnaces on production processes.

100% LED lighting

The plants are 100 per cent illuminated by more efficient and high-performance LED systems.

Etekina project

Etekina is an EU financed R&D project to recover process waste heat steam by the installation of an heat exchanger prototype to improve plant heat management.

Renewable energy

The production plant in Finale Emilia is equipped with a photovoltaic system with an area of 35,000 square meters and with more than 4 GWh produced annually.

Cogeneration plant

100% electrical self-sufficiency due to cogeneration plant.

Enviroment, Health & Safety

Automated vertical warehouse

The installation of the Automated vertical warehouse in Atlas Concorde’s logistics system has led to a reduction in CO2 emissions and plastic consumption.

Complete air filtration

Atlas Concorde is provided with advanced purification systems to contain its atmospheric emissions.Thanks to the RTO (Regenerative thermal oxidizers) system, Atlas Concorde also abates odors that could harm the quality of life in the surrounding areas.

Absence of dangerous substances

All Atlas Concorde products don't contain lead, cadmium, heavy metals or other carcinogens such as asbestos, and in their use they do not release VOCs (Volatile Organic Substances).

Certifications & Declarations

Company certifications

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is a voluntary international certification that establishes criteria for a quality management system that focuses on the effectiveness of quality processes.

ISO 45001

ISO 45001 is a voluntary international occupational health and safety standard that establishes requirements for building a sound management system.

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is the most recognized voluntary international standard for environmental management systems. It provides a framework through which an organization can deliver improved environmental performance in line with its environmental policy commitments.

Ratings & Memberships

ECOVADIS

Ecovadis is the world largest & most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of more than 130,000+ rated companies. The rating takes into account the company's commitment to: environment, people, business ethics and sustainable procurement.

SEDEX

Sedex is a global technology company that specialises in data, insights and professional services to empower supply chain sustainability. Sedex provides practical tools, services and a community network to help companies improve their responsible and sustainable business practices and source responsibly.

Product certifications

ISO 17889-1

ISO 17889-1 defines the international system for assessing ESG of ceramic tiles throughout their life cycle, using qualitative and quantitative indicators related to product design, production, installation and use. Atlas Concorde final mark is 126 out of 130.

GREENGUARD Gold

With UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification, Atlas Concorde attests to the compliance of its ceramic surfaces with standards on indoor volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Originating in the United States, the certification is recognized by numerous building programs internationally such as LEED and BREEAM, as UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified Products help make indoor air cleaner and healthier.

Product declarations

EPD

EPD (enivronmental product declaration), is a standardized tool used to assess environmental performance of building products describing the impact associated with the production of a specific quantity of product. Epd declaration is voluntary and based on a LCA (Life cycle assessment). It can be used to meet the requirement of green building standards (Leed,Well, Breeam etc.).

FDES

The FDES (Fiche Déclaration Environnementale et Sanitaire) is a declaration combining environmental and sanitary performances of a construction for French market. It can be used to meet the requirement of green building standards (Leed,Well, Breeam etc.).

PEF

Similarly to EPD, the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) is the new declaration based on the harmonized LCA calculation method defined by the European Commission within the European Green Deal. It can be used to meet the requirement of green building standards (Leed,Well, Breeam etc.).

DECLARE

Declare is a nutrition label created by the International Livig Future Institute (ILFI) for construction products. It disclose all intentionally-added ingredients and residuals at or above 100ppm (0.01%) present in the final product by weight. It can be used to meet the requirement of green building standards (Leed,Well, Breeam etc.).

Buildings certifications

LEED

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the leading building sustainability rating, originated in the U.S. by the GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL. All Atlas Concorde porcelain has certification of conformity with requirements of Leed V4.1.

WELL

WELL Building standard is a leading building sustainability rating by the american International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). All Atlas Concorde porcelain has certification of conformity with requirements of THE WELL BUILDING STANDARD ® V2

Our commitment to safety

Worker as a key player

Transparency is a top priority. Indeed, all employees are informed about the risks present in the company and are constantly updated on the latest health and safety information. This allows them to be fully aware of the environment they are working in, establishing a relationship of mutual trust with the company.

Raising staff awareness

Atlas Concorde always consults with its employees in order to cooperate in putting in place the most efficient procedures for improving safety in the workplace.

Assessment of risks

For Atlas Concorde occupational safety is a broad concept, not confined to the industrial plants but also connected to the social and local context. A work-related injury not only impacts the company, but also the entire community and strategic brand positioning.

Our commitment with people

Sense of motivation

Those who work at Atlas Concorde share the same strong sense of motivation which is part of the company's DNA. This empowers employees to identify with the company's business project.

Welfare

Atlas Concorde is actively engaged in the welfare of the community it operates in. Currently this engagement takes the form of "ordinary" initiatives in the area such as sponsorships, donations, training, and awards, and "extraordinary" support.

Concorde Park

The Concorde Group's company park is unique in the ceramic district for its vastness, beauty and hospitality. Spread over more than four hectares, it offers prestige and health not only to the company's customers and employees, but also to the entire surrounding community.

Concorde Nursery

This educational facility is open to the children of employees and the local area and is managed directly by qualified staff of the Concorde Group. It hosts children from 1 to 5 years operating as a nursery, pre-school and 06 experimental school with a continuous growth program based on the Montessori Method and the involvement of the family in educational activities.

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