Environment first
and foremost
Our commitment
to the environment
Sacchetto S.p.A. stands out for its concrete commitment to environmental protection, adopting policies aimed at preventing pollution and promoting the improvement of environmental performance. The company is committed to minimising the risks associated with its activities and the products/services it offers, while guaranteeing the protection of the environment.
In addition to producing energy from renewable sources for its own needs, Sacchetto purchases 100% certified Green Energy from Duferco Energia. This partnership ensures that all energy used by the company comes from renewable sources certified through the Guarantee of Origin system.
In accordance with this policy, our company is committed to:
Cogeneration plant
Being an eco-friendly business helps to reduce running costs and increase business efficiency.
We have been investing for years to reduce energy costs, improve operational efficiency and comply with the circular economy principles.
For example, the anaerobic digester system uses the byproduct resulting from the distillation to produce biogas, as well as heat and power, through a modern internal combustion cogeneration system.
The decision to invest to achieve greater efficiency and energy potential, with medium and long-term goals, has increased our competitiveness: it proved to be an important asset in a competitive market, especially for dealing with rising energy prices.
This is why our company has never stopped innovating, and energy efficiency investment projects are always on our agenda.
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Sacchetto green
Our company has always been highly sensitive to environmental problems and has developed the following management strategy:
Supply
Our raw materials and processing aids always come from EU-certified sources. We prioritise raw materials made in Italy, contributing to the development of local products and reducing the environmental impact of freight transport.
Correct and conscious water resources management
We are authorised to use groundwater from surface phreatic zones and discharge wastewater only after biological purification. Over the years, the exploitation of water resources has significantly decreased thanks to proper utility management: our aim is to reduce waste as much as possible by promoting reuse in cooling towers and responsible training of employees. We pay equal attention to the systematic control of treated wastewater and to the quality of the water after purification.
Preventive maintenance
Recent years have seen a shift from an emergency maintenance concept to a preventive one, improving the quality of products and environment, as well as enhancing workplace and equipment safety standards.
Responsible packaging disposal
The Quality, Safety and Environment Department is in charge of responsible packaging disposal to significantly reduce plastic usage.
Waste valorisation
Waste from processing is allocated to 3 specific sectors:
The used distillation product is processed to make protein-rich products for the livestock sector.
The byproduct from the distillation plant is sent to an anaerobic digester to produce biogas, followed by heat and electricity, through an internal combustion cogeneration system.
The sewage sludge extracted from the aerobic process is delivered for composting by authorised companies.
Noise pollution
Atmospheric emissions
We pursue a structured and responsible management of atmospheric emissions, in compliance with specific local regulations and in line with the goals set by the European Union. The environmental noise emission is largely kept below statutory levels, as a result of systematic management of potentially noisy installations (environmental impact analysis, design and construction of sound-absorbing barriers).
Supply
Our raw materials and processing aids always come from EU-certified sources. We prioritise raw materials made in Italy, contributing to the development of local products and reducing the environmental impact of freight transport.
Correct and conscious water resources management
We are authorised to use groundwater from surface phreatic zones and discharge wastewater only after biological purification. Over the years, the exploitation of water resources has significantly decreased thanks to proper utility management: our aim is to reduce waste as much as possible by promoting reuse in cooling towers and responsible training of employees. We pay equal attention to the systematic control of treated wastewater and to the quality of the water after purification.
Preventive maintenance
Recent years have seen a shift from an emergency maintenance concept to a preventive one, improving the quality of products and environment, as well as enhancing workplace and equipment safety standards.
Responsible packaging disposal
The Quality, Safety and Environment Department is in charge of responsible packaging disposal to significantly reduce plastic usage.
Waste valorisation
Waste from processing is allocated to 3 specific sectors:
The used distillation product is processed to make protein-rich products for the livestock sector.
The byproduct from the distillation plant is sent to an anaerobic digester to produce biogas, followed by heat and electricity, through an internal combustion cogeneration system.
The sewage sludge extracted from the aerobic process is delivered for composting by authorised companies.
Noise pollution
Atmospheric emissions
We pursue a structured and responsible management of atmospheric emissions, in compliance with specific local regulations and in line with the goals set by the European Union. The environmental noise emission is largely kept below statutory levels, as a result of systematic management of potentially noisy installations (environmental impact analysis, design and construction of sound-absorbing barriers).