We regard respecting, caring for and defending our planet as a fundamental principle of our company. The nature that surrounds us is a priceless heritage to be preserved and enhanced. We have always been attentive to safeguarding the environment: we are committed to taking care of it through our production processes, we have chosen to limit consumption and create fabrics with yarns from certified supply chains that have a low impact on the environment and guarantee respect for the social and economic rights of workers involved in the production chain. All this for us is sustainability.
People, plants, materials.
Values
The commitment to sustainable development is one of the company’s main objectives, in total synergy with the orientation of the production chain of the Como textile district and beyond, in order to trigger and maintain a virtuous path aimed at preserving resources for future generations.
The company, which employs approximately 70% female staff, guarantees inclusiveness by enhancing the skills of each employee while respecting each individual individuality.
Reduction of CO2 emissions.
The constant attention to investments in low energy impact production technologies – in order to reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere – is expressed in the use of new generation frames with ACIMIT Green Label certification and high performance motors, in the optimization of the lighting, heating and air conditioning system as well as in the operation of the photovoltaic system which guarantees a production corresponding to 35% of the production site’s needs, with significant savings in energy consumption.
Waste Management
Waste is separated at source and disposed of in accordance with current regulations with a specific storage system through a certified specialized company that guarantees recycling and recovery where possible.
Social policies
The company is committed to respecting the main conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), national legislation and the conditions set out in national bargaining in the following areas:
- Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
- Child labour
- Child labor
- Health and Safety
- Prevention of all phenomena of discrimination and abuse
- Compliance with the relevant collective bargaining agreement
Sustainable development
F.lli Vitali is committed to and contributes to the ONU goals, in particular SDGs 3 – 5 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 12 – 13 – 15 – 17.