Sustainability Report 2023
Sustainability Report 2023
Laminam faced challenges in 2023 due to global economic slowdowns, geopolitical tensions, and competition in the ceramics industry. The company focused on sustainability, innovation, and human relations, organizing social initiatives and launching a communication campaign to emphasize respect for people and the environment.
Laminam achieved significant economic, environmental, and social sustainability milestones, including a 23% revenue CAGR from 2020-2023, 1.4 MW of solar PV capacity, and 100% reuse of raw materials.
Laminam's strategy is built on four pillars: Governance, Products, People, and Operations, aiming to achieve the UN 2030 goals by promoting sustainable economic growth, responsible consumption, and climate action.
Laminam focuses on innovation and sustainability, expanding its global presence with multiple production plants and sales offices.
Laminam's governance structure ensures compliance with regulations and ethical standards, distributing significant economic value and engaging in community value creation.
Laminam prioritizes staff development, health, and safety, providing extensive training and promoting diversity and inclusion.
The company focuses on product quality and customer satisfaction, with significant investments in R&D and technological innovation.
Laminam is committed to environmental sustainability, with initiatives to reduce energy consumption and emissions, and enhance resource management.
Laminam is a leading company in the production of ultra-thin, large-sized ceramic surfaces, achieving international leadership through significant investments in technological innovation and market expansion.
- Revenue CAGR from 2020-2023 is +23%.
- Presence in 4 continents with 3 production plants and 11 sales offices.
- Products distributed in over 100 markets.
Laminam aims to inspire architects and designers with premium quality natural surfaces, emphasizing sustainable production processes.
- Sustainable Innovation: Focus on research and innovation for sustainable choices across products, processes, and community relationships.
- Internationalization: Expansion of sales offices and logistics hubs globally.
- Digital Transformation: Investment in digital technologies to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and security.
- Value of People: Emphasis on employee development, well-being, and safety.
Laminam is committed to ethical and responsible industrial activities, focusing on environmental sustainability and the well-being of its employees and communities.
The global economy experienced a slowdown in 2023, with a GDP growth of 3.1%. Factors such as persistent inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical tensions contributed to this downturn.
The IMF predicts moderate inflation and stable growth, suggesting a potential 'soft landing' for the global economy.
In 2023, global spending on residential construction declined by 4.6%, with significant drops in the US and Far East. The ceramic industry also faced challenges.
The transition to a low-carbon economy is seen as beneficial, potentially increasing global GDP by 7% by 2050.
Laminam's revenue in 2023 was 237.4 million Euros, maintaining strong performance in Italy and Europe despite a challenging market environment.
Laminam participated in several international trade fairs in 2023 and won the 'Best Surface of the Year' award for its Diamond collection.
Laminam is governed by a Board of Directors and has a comprehensive governance system aimed at improving economic, social, and environmental performance.
The governance structure includes key figures such as the President and CEO, directors, auditors, and a chartered auditor from Deloitte & Touche SPA.
Laminam has implemented various safeguards including those under Italian Legislative Decree 231/01, GDPR, and an Integrated Corporate Policy.
A whistleblowing system allows stakeholders to report violations anonymously through an online platform.
Laminam has established a GDPR compliance program, including appointing a Data Protection Officer and conducting risk assessments for data processing operations.
The policy covers quality, health and safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable procurement.
Laminam has obtained ISO 20400 certification for sustainable procurement.
The company is engaged in biomonitoring studies and adheres to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Procedures ensure compliance with international sanctions.
External risks include economic trends and competition, while internal risks are mitigated by competent personnel and an internal monitoring system.
The document outlines measures to ensure network connectivity, data availability, and security, aligning with GDPR and national regulations.
The Group faces various financial risks, including price, credit, liquidity, and interest rate risks.
Laminam S.p.A. established an ESG Committee in 2021 to integrate sustainability practices into corporate strategy.
In 2023, Laminam generated 240 million Euros, distributing 88% to stakeholders.
Laminam supports local projects and initiatives, including sports sponsorships and donations to charitable organizations.
Laminam focuses on talent development, social well-being, and employee safety.
The company invests in training, offering technical, IT, cybersecurity, and language courses.
The document highlights the importance of team-building activities in fostering an inclusive culture.
Laminam prioritizes employee health and safety through a dedicated HSE department.
The report provides accident data for 2023, noting 12 non-serious accidents across two plants.
Laminam Cares is a welfare project promoting employee health and well-being.
The report details employee demographics, noting that 94% of contracts are permanent and 98% are full-time.
In 2023, Laminam hired 99 new employees with a turnover rate of 9.9% in Italy.
Parental leave statistics are provided, showing equal uptake by men and women.
Laminam is involved in prestigious architectural projects worldwide, emphasizing sustainable practices.
- Da Yin Hang Project: Utilizes Laminam surfaces for both interior and exterior applications.
- Camplus Firenze: A university dormitory in Florence featuring bioactive treatments on facades.
- Castelar 75: A residential complex in Mexico City with a LEED GOLD certification.
- Casa Orlando: A private residence in Italy that integrates professional and private spaces.
- Diamond Collection: Offers a range of products with superior durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Hado Collection: Inspired by Italian travertine.
- I Naturali Collection: Features new products that focus on natural raw materials.
Laminam's 2023 report highlights the origin and procurement of raw materials.
Laminam reduced packaging material usage by 30% in 2023.
Laminam adheres to ISO 20400 standards.
Laminam's R&D efforts include the development of the "Rain" finish and new ceramic body mixes.
Laminam prioritizes product quality and safety.
Laminam's 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the company's expansion into the furnishing and interior design sectors.
- Laminam has seen an increase in claims, primarily from the furnishing/interior design sector.
- Laminam holds several certifications, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Laminam focuses on reducing environmental impacts through efficient production processes.
- Laminam's production involves innovative technologies for ultra-thin large-size ceramic slabs.
- Laminam operates plants in Italy and Russia, focusing on sustainable production and management practices.
Laminam is actively working to reduce its reliance on external energy sources.
Laminam focuses on monitoring energy performance.
The "Water Project" aims to optimize water use in production.
Laminam has significantly reduced waste production.
In 2023, Laminam's CO2 emissions decreased by 23% compared to 2022.
The Laminam Group's 2023 Sustainability Report adheres to GRI Standards 2016 and GRI Universal Standards 2021.
The report includes organizational details, entities involved, reporting period, and contact information.
The report outlines processes to determine material topics.
The report details energy consumption, water and effluents management, biodiversity impacts, emissions, waste management, and supplier environmental assessments.
The report covers employment practices and governance aspects.
The document outlines benefits provided to full-time employees.
The document discusses management of material topics related to labor and management relations.
The document details the occupational health and safety management system.
Information on average training hours per employee is provided.
The document addresses diversity in governance and employee bodies.
No incidents of discrimination were reported.
The document highlights operations and suppliers where these rights may be at risk.
The document identifies operations and suppliers at risk for child and forced labor.
Training of security personnel in human rights policies is discussed.
No incidents of violations involving indigenous peoples' rights were reported.
The document covers community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs.
New suppliers are screened using social criteria.
Political contributions are noted as not applicable.
The document assesses health and safety impacts of products and services.
Requirements for product information and labeling are outlined.
No complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy or data loss were reported.
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Laminam 2023 Sustainability Report Copyright Laminam S.p.A.
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Contents Letter to Stakeholders 2023 KPIs Sustainability as a strategic approach The Four Pillars Stakeholders and Materiality Analysis Materiality Matrix Laminam’s contribution to the UN 2030 goals Group Profile and Identity About Us Vision and Mission Strategy and Business Model Economic Context of Reference Laminam’s Main Results for 2023 Events and Awards Our Governance Corporate Structure Governance System Governance Guidelines Economic Value Distributed Creation of Value for the Community Our People Staff Evolution Training for Growth Employee Health and Safety Company Welfare Employee...
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Dear Readers, In 2023, the world economy suffered a further slowdown compared to the previous year. Growing geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation and tightening of monetary policy (high interest rates) all took their toll. The weakness of the construction sector had a knock-on effect on the building materials market and therefore the ceramics industry, having an impact on consumption and sales. In the specific sector of reference (large ceramic surfaces), we experienced intense competition in 2023. Over the years, the main global ceramics manufacturers have equipped themselves with slab...
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Economic Sustainability 237 Million Euros Consolidated Revenue * 4 Continents where Laminam has a presence 100+ Destination markets for our products Collections >150 Surfaces 3 Sizes 4 Thicknesses Sales offices (*) Data refer to Laminam’s consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2023 (**) Data refer only to employees of the Italian companies and foreign plants; foreign sales offices are not included.
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Social Sustainability 212 Million Euros Economic value distributed * 94% Employees on permanent contracts ** 8,344 Hours of training provided ** Environmental Sustainability 20-60% Recycled input materials used 1,485 Tonnes of packaging recovered from customers 40 Thousands of m3 of waste water recovered 1.4 MW solar PV installed capacity
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1. Sustainability as a Strategic Approach UN 2030 goals WORK 8 DECENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Take action to combat climate change and its impacts JUSTICE AND 16 PEACE, STRONG INSTITUTIONS Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development
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Stakeholder communication Materiality Matrix Material topics
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Sustainability as a Strategic Approach 1.1. The Four Pillars Laminam’s activities have always been guided by a commitment to responsibility, which means continuous dialogue with stakeholders, reducing environmental impact through the use of innovative technologies, continuous research into sustainable products, starting out with natural raw materials and ensuring they are completely recyclable. Governance, relating to Laminam’s system of governance and the tools implemented to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, voluntary constraints and company values. The Company has planned numerous...
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1.2. Stakeholders and Materiality Analysis Trade Unions (in the dimension of financial materiality) and, at the same time, what impact company activities have on social and environmental matters (in terms of external materiality or impact). Other Stakeh olde rs rsities Unive In February of this year, Laminam carried out an online survey of key stakeholders in order to update our analysis of material topics, the starting point for sustainability reporting and for constructing a double materiality matrix. The participants in the online survey were both involved stakeholders (people or groups whose...
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Sustainability as a Strategic Approach 1.3. Materiality Matrix The relevant sustainability topics are as follows: Materiality Matrix 4 R&D activities for the creation of new environmentally sustainable products 5 Efficiency in management of energy consumption and implementation of processes to reduce and control emissions 6 Promotion of welfare policies in the Company 7 Investments in internationalization processes 8 The need to do business in accordance with criteria of ethics and integrity towards internal and external stakeholders 9 The opportunity to reinforce the circular nature of the production...
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1.4. Laminam’s contribution to the UN 2030 goals UN 2030 SDG Goal GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ensure healthy lives and promote well‑being for all at all ages Material Topics Promotion of welfare policies within the Company Enhancing and leveraging diversity within the Company Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Staff training and development Ensure availability and sustainable management of water Circularity of the production cycle (adoption of practices to limit water usage) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic...
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2. Group Profile and Identity UN 2030 goals WORK 8 DECENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Take action to combat climate change and its impacts JUSTICE AND 16 PEACE, STRONG INSTITUTIONS Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development
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Consolidated revenue (millions of Euros) Destination markets for our products Production plants Continents where Laminam has a presence (plants and branch offices) Sales offices
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Group Profile and Identity 2.1. About Us Laminam was established in the early 2000s, following the invention by founder Franco Stefani of the production technology to create ultra-thin, large sized ceramic surfaces. Since the sector was now ripe, the Company invested in the intuition of marketing innovative sizes and thickness options, thereby revolutionizing the ceramic market. Thanks to significant investments in technological innovation and Research & Development, to ongoing constructive dialogue with the entire value chain and to the ability to conquer new markets, Laminam has today acquired...
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