Riopele publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report

Riopele has released its 2024 Sustainability Report — a document that reflects 98 years of commitment to a business model based on sustainable growth and positive impact on both communities and the planet.

The report outlines Riopele’s commitments within its approach to sustainability — environmental, social, economic, and governance — highlighting the work carried out in materials and chemicals management, responsible water use and wastewater treatment, waste recovery and the promotion of circularity, as well as energy efficiency and climate change mitigation.

Among the key results, 67% of the energy consumed by the company came from renewable sources; 99% of generated waste was recovered; 54% of the water used in the production process was reused; and 83% of the chemicals applied were classified under the ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) program.

As part of its internal well-being initiatives, Riopele strengthened in 2024 its commitment to employees’ health and work-life balance. Work-life balance was at the heart of the initiatives implemented, including the adoption of a hybrid work model for corporate teams, the introduction of flexible working hours, and the granting of an additional bonus vacation day to employees in the industrial area.

From an economic perspective, the company achieved a new all-time high in 2024, reaching €98 million in turnover. Over the past five years — a particularly challenging period for the industry — Riopele has grown by around 24%, maintaining a solid balance between economic performance and environmental and social responsibility.

The full report is avaliable here.