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THE MAIN HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THE
THREE PILLARS
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Health and Well-being
STREAMLINING RECIPES
WITH A CONTINUOUS FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND NUTRITION OF OUR PRODUCTS, SAMMONTANA ITALIA EMBARKED ON A PROJECT OF "CLEANING UP LABELS," REMOVING UNNECESSARY INGREDIENTS FROM THE RECIPES THAT DO NOT CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVING TASTE AND SATISFACTION, SUCH AS PRESERVATIVES AND ARTIFICIAL COLOURS.
Moreover, where possible, the quantities of sugars and fats have been reduced in several product ranges:
Streamlining Gelato Ingredients (2020/2022):
- 3,630 tons*
*primarily sugar, glucose syrup, coconut oil, powdered milk, butter, and cream.
PRODUCTS FOR DIFFERENT
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
WHILE MAINTAINING THE PLEASURE ASSOCIATED WITH CONSUMPTION, SAMMONTANA HAS ALSO DEDICATED ATTENTION AND EFFORTS TO DESIGN AND RESEARCH TO CREATE ICE CREAMS AND PASTRY PRODUCTS TAILORED TO SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS.
Amando and Fruttiamo are product ranges made without milk and gluten, using 100% plant-based ingredients.
The brands Tre Marie, Il Pasticcere, and BonChef all offer gluten-free options in their product ranges. BonChef also provides a selection of 100% plant-based products.
Croissant Brio Tre Marie: a croissant enriched with calcium, a nutrient identified as an energy booster in collaboration with the University of Pavia.
Levia Sammontana, a line of sugar-free popsicles made with Stevia, a plant-based sweetener. This product is rich in fiber, free from fats, and gluten-free.
FIGHTING FOOD WASTE
SAMMONTANA ITALIA, IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE FARM TO FORK DIRECTIVE, HAS EMBARKED ON A STRATEGY TO COMBAT FOOD WASTE, AIMING TO ACHIEVE ZERO WASTE. THE COMPANY IS TAKING DECISIVE STEPS TO REDUCE WASTAGE OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS.
Sammontana has been optimising inventory management to minimise excess stock, carefully managing the shelf-life of products, and finding efficient ways to extend it. The circular management of production waste has played a crucial role in their efforts.
At their Colognola ai Colli (Verona) facility,
they have achieved an impressive
90% reuse rate of pastry excess.
By reworking recipes, they've successfully recovered
140 tons of dough in 2022,
successfully maintaining the same high product quality.
Furthermore, their approach includes thoughtful packaging design to minimise product leftovers and clear communication regarding proper product storage for consumers on their packaging.
Sammontana Italia is committed to a sustainable future by actively tackling food waste and promoting responsible consumption practices.
DONATION OF UNSOLD PRODUCTS
FOR SEVERAL YEARS, SAMMONTANA HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO CIRCULARITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY DONATING ITS SURPLUS PRODUCTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FONDAZIONE BANCO ALIMENTARE ONLUS.
Recently, the company has joined forces with the Regusto platform, which utilises blockchain technology to ensure maximum transparency and traceability of product flows. Through this collaboration, Sammontana donates unsold products from its warehouse within a month of reaching the Minimum Conservation Date (TMC). Regusto also generates a detailed report on the donated items over a specific period, translating the quantity of products given into equivalent meals and the amount of CO2 saved.
As a result of these efforts,
an impressive 236,000 kg
of products have been donated
in the last 3 years,
making a positive impact on both communities and the environment. Sammontana continues to work towards a sustainable future, promoting circularity and supporting those in need through their innovative initiatives.
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Commitments to Responsible Sourcing
ENSURING SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR SAMMONTANA. WE STRIVE TO SOURCE RAW MATERIALS FROM TRACEABLE AND RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS, RELYING ON SUPPLIERS WHO NOT ONLY PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY BUT ALSO DEMONSTRATE RELIABILITY AND OPERATIONAL RIGOR.
These partnerships are often longstanding, and the company selects suppliers based on strict environmental and social sustainability criteria. These criteria have recently been encapsulated in a collaborative effort with key suppliers, resulting in the creation of a Supplier Code of Conduct, which is periodically monitored through inspections.
SAMMONTANA'S COMMITMENTS TO RESPONSIBLE SOURCING ARE EVIDENT IN OUR CHOICE OF CERTIFIED INGREDIENTS:
For our pastry brands, we use ISCC PLUS certified wheat flour,
a Mass Balance certification that guarantees that for every ton of wheat flour used in their productions, an equal amount is grown in compliance with ISCC PLUS standards.
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Environment
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DECARBONIZATION
SAMMONTANA HAS EMBARKED ON A SIGNIFICANT DECARBONISATION JOURNEY TO REDUCE ITS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. FOLLOWING THE GHG PROTOCOL CORPORATE STANDARD METHODOLOGY, THE COMPANY HAS CALCULATED A BASELINE OF ITS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, EXPRESSED IN TERMS OF CO2 EQUIVALENT.
TCO₂/T FINAL PRODUCT
Indicator on the trend of emissions for Sammontana Italia (Scope 1 and 2, which are emissions that the company has more direct control over: production plants, logistics center, and company vehicles) in relation to the total production in the years 2016-2022 and projection up to 2030.
2022 VS 2021:
9% reduction
in the greenhouse
gas emissions index
Objective:
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
by up to 55%
by 2027 compared to
the 2016 levels,
anticipating the European Climate Directive (EU Regulation 2021/1119) by 3 years.
COMPENSATION
STARTING IN 2023, SAMMONTANA NOW VOLUNTARILY OFFSETS THE CO2EQ EMISSIONS RELATED TO SCOPE 1 AND 2 OF ITS FACTORIES, FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS ACHIEVED THROUGH ANNUAL COMMITMENT PROJECTS.
Additionally, for several years, Sammontana has spearheaded the "Lidi Green" project, where all the gelato sold is fully offset throughout its life cycle. These beach establishments are selected through a specific evaluation questionnaire and equipped with low-impact environmental facilities.
BARATTOLINO, AMANDO,
AND FROZEN PASTRIES
2019 / 2022:
Over the course of three years,
the Barattolino Sammontana line
has reduced its carbon footprint
by 17.89%*
*in comparison to dairy-based products with equal nutritional value as the recipes
In 2022,
the Amando line
helped avoid*
913 tons of CO2 emissions,
equivalent to the CO2 absorbed
by approximately 120,000 trees in a year.
*in comparison to dairy-based products with equal nutritional value as the recipes
Through an eco-design process aimed at
reducing packaging thickness,
he packaging of Tre Marie, Il Pasticcere and Mongelo ranges
contributed to a reduction
of 12.4 tons of CO₂
in 2022,
which is equivalent to the CO₂ absorbed by approximately 1650 trees in a year.
PACKAGING
OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, SAMMONTANA HAS INCREASED ITS COMMITMENT TO REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ITS PACKAGING.
PERCENTAGE OF RECYCLED PACKAGING MATERIAL (%)
Secondary packaging:
100% of the secondary packaging
is made from
recycled paper.
Reduction of plastic index in packaging:
- 39%* over 3 years
*plastic packaging / total packaging put on the market
Barattolino Line
entirely made with
FSC-certified paper packaging,
sourced from sustainable forests.
Sorbettiera Line
packaging made with over 50%
biocircular plastic
ENERGY
SAMMONTANA ITALIA HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SOURCING RENEWABLE ENERGY. SINCE 2022, THE COMPANY HAS BEEN PURCHASING GREEN ENERGY, WHICH IS ELECTRICITY WITH A ZERO IMPACT GUARANTEE ACCORDING TO SCOPE 2 (MARKET-BASED).
Reduction in total
energy consumption
(thermal + electric) per ton
of finished product in Sammontana facilities in 2022 compared to 2021:
-8,5%
In 2022, almost 7 GWh of green energy was purchased or produced from renewable sources.
In 2023, the company plans to purchase 12.5 GWh, effectively doubling the previous year's purchases, with a growing plan for the coming years.
WATER
SAMMONTANA IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE WATER USE AND MORE PRECISE WATER MANAGEMENT THROUGH EFFICIENCY MEASURES AND REDUCED WATER WITHDRAWALS. THE COMPANY ALSO TAKES ACTIONS TO MINIMISE AND ELIMINATE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION RESULTING FROM WASTEWATER DISCHARGE.
There has been a 10.3% reduction
in the company's water consumption
per ton of finished product
over the past three years (2020-2022)
Empoli was the best performer in water consumption in 2022, achieving a specific water consumption rate that was 3.3% lower compared to 2021.
THE INTENSITY PERCENTAGE OF WATER WITHDRAWAL PER QUANTITY OF PRODUCT (%)
TOTAL WATER DISCHARGE (ML)
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
WITH OUR WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT, SAMMONTANA HAS BEEN ENGAGED FOR SEVERAL YEARS IN ACTIVITIES AIMED AT BOTH PREVENTING AND REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF WASTE GENERATED, AS WELL AS PROMOTING THEIR REUSE AND RECYCLING, IN ORDER TO MINIMISE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MAXIMISE THE QUANTITY OF WASTE SENT FOR RECOVERY.
The amount of waste sent to recovery
is approaching Zero landfill.
REDUCTION IN WASTE GENERATED PER UNIT OF PRODUCT
IN 2022 COMPARED TO 2021:
-20.37%
WASTE INTENSITY
CIRCULARITY
CIRCULARITY INDEX BASED ON THE CIRCOIUP MODEL BY GS1 ITALIA:
51%
This identifies Sammontana as a Proactivist, indicating that the company already has a structured circularity development path.
