Driving industrial decarbonization through circular economy, energy efficiency and responsible resource management.
Sustainability and ESG Performance in Metal Casting
Sustainability now plays a key role in supply chain risk assessment across the European metal casting industry. Customers evaluate suppliers based on their environmental impact, access to traceable data and ability to support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) reporting. Fonderie Palmieri S.p.A. meets these needs through metallurgical expertise, process innovation and responsible resource management.
EcoVadis recognizes this commitment. Its assessment places Fonderie Palmieri among the top 10% of companies worldwide in the metals industry for ESG performance. The company also complies with applicable environmental regulations on industrial emissions. Its integrated management system includes three key certifications: ISO 14001 for environmental management, held since 2012; ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, held since 2019; and ISO 50001 for energy management, held since 2022.
Circular Economy and Energy Efficiency in Foundries
As a secondary melting foundry, Fonderie Palmieri puts the circular economy at the heart of its operations. The company transforms ferrous scrap into new raw materials, reducing its reliance on primary resources.
Fonderie Palmieri monitors energy consumption through Significant Energy Uses (SEUs). The company uses this data to identify improvements and increase energy efficiency. Key initiatives include variable frequency drives, high-efficiency motors and optimized production loads. These measures aim to reduce energy consumption per tonne of molten metal.
The company also manages water resources and air emissions responsibly. Its main production processes include melting, sand preparation, moulding, shot blasting and fettling. Dedicated extraction and abatement systems control emissions across these operations. These systems include bag filters, cyclones and scrubbers, in line with applicable Best Available Techniques (BAT).
Regular inspections and emission monitoring help the company maintain control over its environmental performance. Specific measurement campaigns also support the assessment and management of odour emissions.
Waste Recovery and Industrial Circularity
Fonderie Palmieri extends circular economy principles to production waste. The company sends more than 98% of its special waste for recovery. It manages and tracks spent sands, dust and refractory materials to support their recovery and reuse in other industrial value chains.
This approach reduces waste disposal and helps preserve valuable resources. It also strengthens the role of industrial recycling in more sustainable manufacturing.
Environmental Compliance and Supply Chain Transparency
Fonderie Palmieri supports customers in meeting supply chain compliance requirements. The company provides declarations and statements of conformity for applicable regulations and standards, including REACH, SVHC, RoHS and TSCA. Customers can access the technical documentation they need to address specific regulatory and product requirements.
For international partners, Fonderie Palmieri provides documented and traceable environmental data. This information helps customers assess product carbon footprints and report indirect Scope 3 emissions.
By combining metallurgical performance, energy efficiency and responsible resource management, Fonderie Palmieri supports customers in meeting increasingly demanding sustainability expectations throughout the industrial supply chain.
