SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
(Ceramic Sanitaryware Industry)
1. Purpose & Commitment
CORRAVENI is committed to sustainable manufacturing practices by minimizing environmental impact, ensuring responsible sourcing, and promoting continuous improvement across all operations.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
- Manufacturing operations
- Packaging and logistics
- Supplier management
3. Environmental Management
3.1 Energy Management & Emissions
Ceramic production involves high energy consumption, particularly in kiln firing processes.
We implement:
- Kiln optimization and heat efficiency improvements
- Monitoring of natural gas consumption
- Preventive maintenance of thermal equipment
KPI Targets:
- Energy consumption: ≤ 5.5 – 7.5 GJ per ton of finished product
- Annual energy reduction target: ≥ 2% year-on-year
- CO₂ emissions intensity: continuous reduction trend (linked to energy use)
3.2 Water Management
We aim to reduce water consumption and increase recycling efficiency.
KPI Targets:
- Water consumption: ≤ 0.25 – 0.40 m³ per unit (toilet)
- Water recycling rate: ≥ 70%
- Annual reduction target: ≥ 2%
3.3 Air Emissions & Dust Control
We control dust and emissions through filtration and process management.
KPI Targets:
- Dust emissions: within local regulatory limits (typically < 30 mg/m³)
- Compliance rate: 100%
- Equipment uptime (dust control systems): ≥ 95%
3.4 Raw Materials & Chemical Management
KPI Targets:
- Compliance with restricted substances (REACH where applicable): 100%
- Hazardous substance reduction: continuous improvement
- Supplier compliance rate: ≥ 95%
3.5 Waste Management
KPI Targets:
- Internal ceramic waste reuse rate: ≥ 80% (green body)
- Overall waste recycling rate: ≥ 85%
- Defect rate reduction: ≥ 2% annually
4. Sustainable Packaging
We align with customer requirements and sustainable packaging guidelines.
KPI Targets:
- Recycled content (PCR) in plastic packaging: ≥ 30%
- Paper packaging recycled content: ≥ 70%
- Packaging material reduction: ≥ 5% over 2 years (design optimization)
- 100% compliance with MOSH/MOAH < 0.1%
Printing Standards:
- Use of water-based, low-VOC inks: 100% where applicable
5. Product Responsibility
KPI Targets:
- Product compliance rate: 100%
- Customer complaint reduction: ≥ 5% year-on-year
- Support water-saving product designs where applicable
6. Social Responsibility
6.1 Labour Standards
KPI Targets:
- Child labour / forced labour: 0 tolerance (100% compliance)
- Employee turnover rate: monitored and improved
- Employee training coverage: ≥ 95% annually
6.2 Health & Safety
KPI Targets:
- Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR): continuous reduction
- Safety training coverage: 100% of employees
- Workplace incident reduction: ≥ 5% annually
7. Governance & Supply Chain
7.1 Ethical Compliance
KPI Targets:
- Compliance violations: 0 major violations
- Anti-corruption training: ≥ 90% coverage
7.2 Supplier Sustainability
KPI Targets:
- Approved supplier compliance rate: ≥ 95%
- Key suppliers assessed for sustainability: ≥ 80%
8. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
We track and review sustainability performance through:
- Internal KPI monitoring
- Annual performance reviews
- Corrective action plans where needed
9. Customer Collaboration
We support customer sustainability goals by:
- Providing compliant packaging solutions
- Supporting PCR and certification requirements (e.g., GRS where applicable)
- Providing technical and compliance documentation upon request
10. Implementation & Review
- Policy communicated to all employees
- Responsibilities assigned across departments
- Reviewed annually
11. Declaration
We are committed to continuous improvement and alignment with international sustainability standards and customer expectations.