Our contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
Our actions on governance, environment, people and communities are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. This approach allows us to integrate sustainability into our business strategy, making a concrete contribution to a more equitable and responsible future.
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Annually, since 2022, we have published ourSustainabilityReport, produced in collaboration with experts, which chronicles all of ourESG initiatives.
Governance
Monari Federzoni actively participates in the main trade associations of thefood industry, with a particular focus on organizations specializing in the balsamic vinegar of Modena sector. This membership not only allows us to maintain a constant dialogue with other players in this world, but also encourages technical discussion, collaboration , and regulatory and technologicalupdates.
We are committed to protecting theuniqueness of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in the world. Through collaboration with entities and associations, we work to defend the quality, origin and tradition of a product that is a symbol of Italian excellence.
Monari Federzoni has a history of more than a century founded on commitment, ethics and women's leadership.
Foundedin 1912 thanks to the vision of Elena Monari, the company is now led by the fourth generation of the family, once again under the leadership of a woman.
This path of continuity and enhancement of women's leadership was recognized in 2024 by obtaining the Women Owned Certification, issued by WeConnect International, which promotes and supports women-led businesses in a global network.
Monari Federzoni is registered with Sedex, an international platform for ethical supply chain assessment. We also participate in the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) program, which verifies and certifies compliance with standards on working conditions, health and safety, environmental impact and business ethics. This process ensures our compliance with the highest international standards and qualifies us as a certified supplier within the Sedex network.
Our commitment to the highest quality is reflected in obtaining major industry certifications, including BRC and IFS (Higher Grade), which attest to the safety and excellence of our production processes.
These are complemented by the most important international certifications, guaranteeing a safe, sustainable product that meets global standards.
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Sustainability
for People
At Monari Federzoni, valuing people is at the core of our commitment. In 2023 alone, we dedicated more than 400 hours of training to our employees, far exceeding our obligations and recording a 59% increase over the previous year. We firmly believe that investing in professional growth is essential to building a motivating and qualified work environment.
Our approach to corporate welfare translates into concrete initiatives in favor of employee well-being, such as the free canteen for all and the introduction of smart working, to foster an optimal balance between professional and personal life.
Monari Federzoni's commitment also extends to the local community. We support numerous socio-recreational initiatives, including participation in the Rosso Rubino Festival, the annual event dedicated to Lambrusco di Sorbara, one of the main grape varieties used for our balsamic vinegar of Modena. We also support the growth of sports with sponsorship of the local Polisportiva.
At the national level, we renew our support each year to the Food Bank, a nonprofit organization committed to the distribution of food to the most needy. Looking beyond borders, we contributed to the Red Cross for the Ukraine emergency, confirming our commitment to international solidarity.
Monari Federzoni continues to invest in people and the community, with the goal of creating shared and lasting value.
Monari Federzoni S.p.A. is daily committed to protecting the environment and reducing its ecological impact by adopting innovative and sustainable solutions along the entire production chain.
We have started a Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions reporting process in accordance with the UNI EN ISO 14064-01:2019 standard. Through the analysis of direct and indirect emissions (Scope 3), we have created a detailed inventory that is the starting point for strategies aimed at reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Carbon Neutrality.
In 2023, our Elsa Family Farm achieved SQNPI (National Quality System of Integrated Production) certification, which guarantees farming practices that respect the environment and the health of workers and consumers. Thanks to this achievement, we have certified the entire production chain, resulting in the first Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP made with 100% sustainable grapes from our vineyards.
7,600 kg
Silicone paper recycled in 2023
1.6 MWh
self-generated energy sold to the grid
We have developed a partnership with a company that specializes in paper recycling, allowing us to recover the reels of silicon paper used for labels. In 2023 alone, thanks to this initiative, we have recycled about 7,600 kilograms of paper that would otherwise have ended up in non-sorting waste.
Thanks to a partnership with an agro-industrial company in our district, production waste is valorized for the production of biogas, fertilizer, and water for spraying, transforming residues into new useful resources.
We have installed a photovoltaic system at our production site in Solara, capable of generating 170,000 kWh per year. In addition, thanks to a cogenerator powered by vegetable oils, we are able to self-produce about 1.6 MWh of energy, part of which is fed into the grid. Prior to the activation of the plant, our energy needs were fully covered by a supplier who guaranteed 100% renewable electricity.
100%
sustainable grapes used for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI
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columns for charging electric vehicles in the company
170k KWh
PV system production in one year
To encourage sustainable mobility, the company has two charging stations for employees' electric vehicles, while most of our company car fleet consists of hybrid vehicles.
Monari Federzoni's commitment to environmental sustainability translates into concrete actions that contribute to a greener and more responsible future, without compromising the quality andexcellence of our products.
Governance
Monari Federzoni has a history of more than a century founded on commitment, ethics and female leadership. Founded in 1912 thanks to the vision of Elena Monari, the company is now led by the fourth generation of the family, once again under the leadership of a woman. This path of continuity and enhancement of women's leadership was recognized in 2024 by obtaining the Women Owned Certification, issued by WeConnect International, which promotes and supports women-led businesses in a global network.
Monari Federzoni is registered with Sedex, an international platform for ethical supply chain assessment. We also participate in the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) program, which verifies and certifies compliance with standards on working conditions, health and safety, environmental impact and business ethics. This process ensures our compliance with the highest international standards and qualifies us as a certified supplier within the Sedex network.
Our commitment to the highest quality is reflected in our achievement of leading industry certifications, including BRC and IFS (Higher Grade), which attest to the safety and excellence of our production processes. These are complemented by the most important international certifications, guaranteeing a safe, sustainable product that meets global standards.
Through solid and transparent governance, Monari Federzoni continues to promote values of responsibility, fairness and innovation, with an eye always on the future.
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We believe that any company has a social responsibility to its host areas. That is why we are happy to collaborate with local as well as national entities in the growth and development of our area.
We support local nonprofits on the front lines against poverty and inequality, support the Red Cross in supporting anyone in a fragile condition, and collaborate with organizations and foundations to raise awareness of these issues and build a more equitable world, for all.
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We believe that sports unite and do good, which is why we sponsor the Bomporto soccer team, Solarese, and support a charity sports tournament every year that aims to promote activities to support the neediest families.
Last but not least, we collaborate with local high schools and universities. We host students from agricultural institutes in school-to-work alternation, organize frequent visits and open-days of our vinegar factory dedicated to schools, and collaborate on specific research projects and workshops with universities.
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