The transition towards a more sustainable management of natural resources is a necessity that cannot be ignored.
As a business aimed at reducing the impact of our activities, it is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change to ensure the stability of human quality of life.
To adequately respond to this important challenge, L.E.G.O. believes it is essential to raise awareness of current and future regulations among managers and employees. Industrial activity managers hold regular training meetings to ensure they responsibly convey information to all stakeholders.
The system certifications
Management system certifications represent a structured set of rules and procedures, established in accordance with internationally recognized standards. They embody a shared work culture, based on professional excellence, and confirm L.E.G.O.’s reliability in replicating a high-level performance over time.
ISO 14001:2015
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The purpose of this standard is to specify the requirements needed to implement a system that enables a company to improve its performance in terms of managing environmental policies. In March 2012, the Vicenza plant achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification as proof of its commitment to help respect the environment.
Imprim’Vert
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The Lavis plant has been awarded the Imprim’Vert diploma. This award is for the following criteria: compliant disposal of hazardous waste, safe storage of hazardous liquids, non-use of toxic products, environmental awareness of employees and customers as well as for the monitoring of energy consumption of production sites.
Chain of Custody Certifications
L.E.G.O. cooperates with leading international organisations whose principles are based on forest conservation, respect for workers’ rights and the creation of economically sustainable markets. Our products can be certified:
FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council®
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FSC® sustainability protocols guarantee respect for local communities, habitats of plant and animal species and workers’ rights. Chain of Custody certification is essential to ensure the traceability of materials from FSC® certified forests.
PEFC – Programme for the Endorsment of Forest Certification
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Chain of Custody (CoC) certification keeps track of the origin of the raw materials used in the final product by certifying that only sources managed according to strict sustainability protocols are considered at each stage of the supply chain.
Electricity from renewable sources
At the Vicenza headquarters, a photovoltaic system has been installed for the production of electricity from renewable sources.
Made up of more than 1000 panels, the system is able to generate a total power output of 520 kWp giving an annual production of over 576000 kWh.
This system saves approximately 150 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
A high-efficiency natural gas cogeneration system for the combined production of electricity and heat has been installed at the Lavis plant.
During 2024 we installed three photovoltaic systems with power outputs of 150.00 kWp, 245.025 kWp and 365.40 kWp respectively to cover the needs of the plant in Lavis. The photovoltaic system now includes 1600 panels with a peak power of 840 kWp and an expected production of about 900000 kWh/year.
The project was co-financed by the ERDF 2021-2027 programme of the Autonomous Province of Trento
Neutral thermal energy
In the 1980s L.E.G.O. discontinued with the use of oil for heating and a wood chip burner was installed in the Vicenza plant.
During the winter months «disposable» wooden pallets used for paper transportation are chipped and used to generate heat for the entire plant. All particulates are carefully filtered and the process is considered «neutral» as the carbon dioxide released equates to that absorbed by the plant during photosynthesis.
Reducing waste
The L.E.G.O. waste paper recovery system reduces the need to cut down trees to produce paper. The fibers obtained from the recycling of industrial waste paper can be used to produce papers that do not require special qualities, such as newsprint.