Ceramica Catalano’s commitment to the environment
June 2024
Aware of the high energy use and CO₂ emissions in the ceramic industry, Catalano has purchased carbon credits by supporting international projects oriented towards environmental, social and climate protection.
The Mai Ndombe REDD+
By joining ‘The Mai Ndombe REDD+’ project in Congo, we neutralised 50 tonnes of CO₂ through REDD+ certified carbon credits. The project aims to eliminate deforestation and improve the socio-economic livelihood of the community’s surrounding areas. In concrete terms, the goal is to build schools, health centres, repair and expand existing hospitals, provide a network of rural canteens, improve agricultural production techniques, recruit employees from the local communities, and reduce 100 million tonnes of CO₂ within 30 years.
Certifying entity: Det Norske Veritas Climate Change Services AS (DNV); Entity implementing the offset project: ERA – Ecosystem Restoration Associates Inc. and Wildlife Works Carbon LLC.
Certifying entity: RINA Services S.p.A. Entity; implementing the offset project: Degli Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, Grütter Consulting
Metro Dehli
Through our participation in the world’s largest sustainable public transport project, we neutralised 150 tonnes of CO₂ through certified carbon credits. The project aims to build a new 102-kilometre state-of-the-art metro line, improving energy efficiency and air quality.