2024 Sustainability Report
Silvateam’s commitment and respect for human beings and the environment
The principle of sustainability is an integral part of Silvateam’s culture and history, representing the driving force of continuous improvement processes across all areas of the company. The respect for these principles is fundamental in ensuring continuity of results and gives essential added value in the process of development and improvement of our production.
Corporate social responsibility
For more than 160 years, Silvateam has evolved and developed, ultimately becoming an international company.
This growth has always been accompanied by a steady commitment to the social welfare of the communities, near the company’s facilities in Argentina, Italy, and Peru, as well as socially responsible activities for all the shareholders.
Silvateam’s commitment to social progress has different models and it is translated into many specific actions:
- Maximum focus on people and the professional and social growth of its employees
- Improvements in workplace safety
- Respect for the environment
- Open dialogue with the suppliers
- Knowledge of and listening to our customers in order to better fulfill their requirements
Respect for the environment
Safeguarding the ecosystem is an integral part of Silvateam’s search for sustainable excellence.
For this reason, the company always operates in compliance with environmental and legal requirements, minimising the ecological impact of the entire productive process: from the quebracho forests in Argentina to the Tara plantations in the Andean mountains, from the Piedmont chestnut woods to the manufacturing plants where the different raw materials are processed and marketed around the world.
The residues resulting from the tannin extraction are used by Silvateam as biomass in the production of thermal and electrical energy in biomass power plants. Also derived from the chestnut wood residues, Silvateam produces and sells pellets, under the registered brand name Bruciabene®, which are free from chemical additives and bleaching and binding agents.
The goals of Silvateam are the following:
- Reduction in the environmental impact of its activities
- Continuous improvement of its environmental performance
- Protection of ecosystems and biodiversity
- Continuous improvement of the efficiency of management systems
Our Mission
With the fourth Sustainability Report, Silvateam reaffirms its commitment to transparent and responsible communication with all its stakeholders. Publishing this document is a deliberate choice that reflects our belief in the value of measuring, monitoring and sharing our environmental, social and governance performance.
The regulatory landscape is evolving, and the attention of institutions, investors and civil society towards corporate sustainability is growing steadily. In this context, we confirm our commitment to the GRI Standards as our reporting framework, ensuring methodological rigour and international comparability. We remain attentive to regulatory developments and are committed to continuously improving our reporting practices.
For over 170 years, Silvateam has built its identity on the harmonious relationship between industrial activity and environmental stewardship. Sustainability is not a recent discovery for us: it is part of our corporate DNA, rooted in the very nature of our business — the extraction and processing of plant-based ingredients from responsibly managed forests. Our longevity is the most tangible proof of a model that creates value while respecting natural resources.
The multi-year Sustainability Plan we have defined represents a concrete roadmap for our journey. It is a commitment we have made first and foremost to ourselves, because achieving what we have set out to do means strengthening our reputation and credibility. It is a commitment to our people, who contribute every day to our growth and to whom we owe safe and fulfilling workplaces. It is a commitment to our customers and partners, who choose us for the quality and sustainability of our products. It is a commitment to our shareholders and financial stakeholders, who expect returns that are sustainable over time. And it is a commitment to the communities where we operate, in Italy, Argentina and Peru, with which we share a bond of mutual responsibility.
This report documents the progress made in 2024: investments in circularity and resource efficiency, continued focus on workplace health and safety, initiatives to engage local communities, improvements in governance processes, and our ongoing commitment to research and innovation. Each action represents a step forward on a path that we know is long and demanding, but which we pursue with determination and awareness.
Looking ahead, we are convinced that sustainability and business competitiveness are not opposing forces, but rather mutually reinforcing dimensions. Generating economic value while demonstrating ethical values is the challenge that guides our daily work. We are proud to share this journey with all those who believe, as we do, that responsible business is the only truly lasting form of enterprise.
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