EN SUSTAINABILITY POLICY Considering its history and values, Italtex has decided to include among its strategic objectives the pursuit of a sustainable development through a holistic approach, that considers sustainability according to its three pillars: social, environmental, and economic sustainability. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Italtex is committed to continuously improve its environmental performance through following activities: assessment of the environmental impact starting from the design of the sample, for example through the use of recycled raw materials; reduction of the use of chemicals which are harmful to both humans and the environment; research of productive and organizational solutions aimed at saving natural and energy resources; reduction of water consumption in its own wet processing cycles and among subcontractors, through organizational solutions or recycling activities; reduction of waste produced or generated in production; compliance with applicable environmental legislation. Our company has decided to adopt the Chemical Management Protocol 4sustainability to eliminate toxic and harmful substances in production processes through the ZDHC MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List), as required by the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY Italtex pursues the enhancement and respect of the individual and is committed to complying with national legislation and international principles regarding: freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining; child labour; health and safety at work; prevention of discrimination and abuse; regularity and transparency in employment contracts, working hours; payment of due wages. Italtex has also set the goal to cooperate only with suppliers and partners who pursue the same values. To achieve these objectives, a manager with adequate resources and powers has been appointed. Training and company internal communication are also promoted. Finally, active listening to employees or third parties is pursued. ETHICAL CODE Italtex has defined an Ethical Code to regulate the principles of conduct and actions that must govern the activities of every director, manager and every employee and partner of the Company. DOWNLOAD ETHICAL CODE OUR CERTIFICATIONS Global Recycled Standard (GRS) The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is promoted by Textile Exchange, one of the most important non-profit organizations that internationally promote responsible and sustainable development in the textile sector. With this standard, Textile Exchange recognizes the fundamental importance of recycling for the growth of a model of sustainable production and consumption; aims to encourage the reduction of resource consumption (virgin raw materials, water and energy) and to increase the quality of recycled products. The GRS provides for the issue of a third party verified environmental statement which proves: the content of recycled materials of their products; compliance with environmental and social criteria in all the production chain. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is recognized as the most important standard for sustainable production of garments and textiles made from natural fibres from organic farming as organic cotton or organic wool. GOTS was developed by leading international organizations in organic agriculture in order to guarantee the consumer that organic textile products are obtained in compliance with stringent environmental and social criteria applied at all levels of production (from the collection in the field of natural fibres to the subsequent manufacturing phases, up to the labelling of the finished product). The GOTS includes the issue of an environmental declaration verified by a third party which certifies: the content of natural fibres from organic farming (for both intermediate and finished products); the maintenance of traceability throughout the entire production process; restrictions on the use of chemicals; compliance with environmental and social criteria in all stages of the production chain: from the collection of natural fibres in the field to the subsequent manufacturing stages, up to the labelling of the finished product. Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1993 to improve the management of forest resources around the world. FSC certification is designed to ensure that the FSC-labeled product are manufactured starting from a responsibly managed forest and supply chain. FSC pursues its objectives by defining a set of rigorous "Principles and Criteria (Standards) of good forest management" established and approved by FSC itself, with the consent of the interested parties. Request our FSC certified products. Chemical Management 4sustainability 4sustainability Chemical Management protocol aims to eliminate toxic and harmful chemicals in production in accordance with ZDHC Roadmap to Zero program. This protocol includes following activities: Appointment of an internal Chemical Manager with the system management team; Mapping our supply chain with the identification of categories of chemical risk; Application of a PRSL (Product Restricted Substances List) for purchases in which we indicate the limits to the presence of chemical substances, that we want to keep under control in input; Implementation of the ZDHC MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List), both internally and at external processes at high chemical risk; definition of an internal procedure of Chemical Management, to ensure, among other things, compliant purchases in accordance with internal standards and controlled processes; Engagement of our suppliers on common objectives through training activities, remote self-assessment and on-site audits; Training of our internal staff; Collection of data and information in our management systems to ensure traceability; Implementation of a statistical sampling and control plan through testing, based on risk evaluation; Use of a data management Platform for the constant evaluation of the performance; Constant reporting for the identification of the phase-out and improvement plan. Seri.co Seri.co is a product and process certification system based on a Disciplinary whose application is intended to provide maximum guarantees in relation to following points: production process in accordance with the principles of quality, environment, health and safety, sustainability, social responsibility and chemical risk management; textile product, both for technological and performance properties and for eco toxicological properties; chemical / formulation / dye for eco toxicological properties. Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global not-for-profit organisation and the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world. BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future. ITALTEX S.P.A. VIA PIAVE 3 22060 CABIATE (CO) ITALY TEL +39 031 766 301 FAX +39 031 767 585 info@italtex.it ABOUT US CONTACTS - FIND US VAT 00199960139 - Cod. 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