32 2024 Sustainability Report Energy consumption 2024 marked a recovery phase following the production and market slowdown recorded in 2023. Although no new industrial Investments were initiated, we maintained a strong focus on efficiency and the operational management of Environmental Impacts, building on existing measures and acting decisively to reduce waste and inefficiencies. The EMS energy monitoring system, now fully operational, enabled more accurate control of consumption. In particular, measuring consumption during plant downtime (e.g., weekends or night shifts) raised staff awareness, leading to stricter practices for shutting down unused machinery and reducing standby consumption. Regular meetings with department heads serve as strategic moments for analyzing energy performance and sharing corrective actions, fostering a process of continuous improvement across the organization. Key initiatives implemented in 2024 included: • Compressor optimization: seasonal reprogramming of units was implemented, selecting those with the best performance based on operating conditions. • Introduction of smart technologies: on a pilot line for cup and muffin production, a sensor was installed to detect paper fragments on the conveyor. The system activates compressed air only when needed, preventing mould damage and reducing energy consumption compared to the previous continuous mode. Following positive results on narrow conveyors, extending this technology to other lines is currently under evaluation. • Relamping expansion: replacement of lighting fixtures with high-efficiency LED devices continued, supported by motion sensors and, in the future, integration with smart automation systems. These actions reflect the shift toward an increasingly integrated and structured management of energy consumption. Within this framework, we are also designing a photovoltaic system to be installed on the plant roof, with the goal of covering at least 50% of the company’s electricity needs. Although the company does not yet purchase electricity from Renewable Energy sources with Guarantee of Origin (GO), we remain committed to reaching 100% Renewable Energy by 2025. For Guardini, Energy Efficiency is a strategic pillar in our decarbonization journey: reducing consumption means lowering Operating Costs and strengthening competitiveness, while contributing tangibly to the fight against climate change. In 2024, our total energy consumption reached 2,935 MWh, marking a 20% increase compared to the previous year, primarily due to the recovery of production lines following the slowdown in operations and market demand in 2023. Of the energy used, 1% came from Renewable Energy sources, while the remaining 99% was derived from fossil fuels, including diesel, gasoline, and natural gas purchased from non-renewable sources. Internal Renewable Energy production amounted to 16 MWh. Energy intensity, calculated as the ratio between energy consumed and net revenues, stood at 0.19 MWh for every thousand euros of revenues (MWh/ k€). In 2024, our corporate fleet consisted of 8 vehicles: 5 diesel, 2 gasoline, and 1 plug-in hybrid.
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