Listening to what goes on around us.
Sustainability
Our mission for sustainability
Innovating in a responsible manner is part of our modus operandi.
Refas has always combined its industrial ingenuity and vision with a keen attention towards social and environmental matters. Today, with an even greater sense of awareness, we are bolstering our commitment towards sustainable development, in line with the goals of the 2030 Agenda and the European Green Deal.
Our strategy is to put people first: we invest in clean technologies, we optimise resources and processes, we reduce emissions and promote an ethical and transparent corporate culture.
In our view, sustainability means creating a positive impact, every day: for our customers, for those who work with us, for the environment and for future generations.
Our vision for a sustainable future from every point of view
Environmental
Social
Economic
What we do for the environment
Emissions and energy
We invest in technologies to monitor and reduce CO₂ emissions, promoting the use of renewable energy sources and improving our energy mix to actively contribute towards combating climate change.
Waste Management
We have adopted a model based on the circular economy to minimise landfill waste. Recovery, recycling and reuse are the guiding lights in all phases of our production process.
Water consumption
We use closed-loop systems and water-saving technologies that limit the use of water in all processes. Our commitment also includes raising awareness among our employees and partners.
Responsible designing
We design products bearing in mind their environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle, by integrating eco-design criteria and sustainable solutions right from the development stage.
The Company’s carbon footprint
We constantly measure and monitor our carbon footprint so as to adopt targeted strategies and progressively reduce our impact every year.
Optimisation of resources
We optimise processes and resources to avoid waste and to increase energy and production efficiency, thus reducing our environmental impact.
Reducing the use of paper
We facilitate digitisation in processes and the management of electronic documentation to reduce paper consumption and simplify in-house information flows.
Every day we are committed to combining economic growth with ecological responsibility.
Our commitment is the point of connection.
Growing responsibly
Investing in the future: schools and universities
We cultivate ties with the local community by promoting active partnerships with schools and universities. We open our doors to young talent, offering training opportunities, company visits, and shared projects to support a technical culture and career guidance.
Well-being at the heart of things
People are always at the heart of our ecosystem. We implement corporate welfare policies, safe environments and constant attention to quality of life at work, because the well-being of our employees is the cornerstone of all our success.
Growing together and brandishing the same values
Teamwork is an essential feature within our Group. We organise events that reinforce a sense of belonging and foster team cohesion. Each activity is designed to enhance dialogue, collaboration and bonding between people and the Company.
Sustainable training for conscious leadership
Since 2024, we have been running courses for our department supervisors focusing on sustainability . The aim is to integrate responsible practices into daily decision-making processes and spread a corporate culture that looks increasingly towards the future.
Listening and continuous improvements
Listening is an intrinsic part of the quality process. For this reason, we have introduced tools to collect customer and partner feedback so as to constantly improve our services and foster solid relationships built on trust.
Governance
Code of Ethics
Integrity, transparency and respect guide our every choice.
The Refas Code of Ethics that is reviewed annually defines the values that inspire our daily actions and promotes a corporate culture based on responsibility and trust.
A concrete foundation on which to build together a work environment featuring fairness and awareness.
Integrated sustainability
Sustainability is an integral part of the way we work. It is in the Company’s processes and management system so as to ensure consistency, continuity and a positive impact on every decision.
Sustainability Committee
A dedicated team leads the Group’s environmental, social and governance strategies.
The Sustainability Committee oversees objectives, monitors results and promotes a corporate culture geared towards continuous improvement and positive impact.
Through structured monthly meetings, we strengthen our governance to support the Company on its path towards a sustainable transition.
Solid and sustainable Governance
We consolidate our control structures and tools to enhance corporate governance, combining regulatory compliance and sustainability.
At a corporate level, we promote consistency, transparency and a unified vision to lead the Group with responsibility and strategic continuity.
Furthermore, we are striving to achieve these actions in 2025
