In 2022 specific CO2 emissions associated with energy consumption were 4.4% lower than the previous year.
Keeping emissions to a minimum is a primary objective of ours, pursued through constant maintenance and updating of our plants to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact in the production of porcelain stoneware that maintains excellent technical and aesthetic characteristics.
In order to comply with
Directive 2003/87/EC (ETS - Emission Trading Scheme), since 2013 Coem has annually reported, certified and declared the CO2 emissions of its production plants.
Coem also monitors atmospheric emissions of other substances generated by its production activities and by the chemical reactions that take place during the firing process, such as Dust, Fluorine, Lead, Aldehydes, SOV, NOX. The company significantly reduces its emissions by using filtering systems that comply with the best available technology in the industry and by servicing these systems regularly. The abatement systems, besides limiting emissions out of the plant, keep the internal working environments healthy and safe and only 0.3%-14% of authorised emissions are released into the atmosphere.
For applications and decorations, we choose lead-free products and inks with a low odour impact. With regards to pollution, only 0.7%-20% of authorised emissions are released into the atmosphere, further reducing total by 99%-80% compared to those authorised.