Piaggio and the environment

Based on the principles in its Code of Ethics, the Piaggio Group operates on a global level “choices of investment and of industrial and commercial initiatives […] based on the respect of the environment and of public health” (article 7). In particular “In compliance with applicable regulations, the Company has respect for environmental issues in determining its choices, also adopting – where operationally and economically compatible and possible – eco-compatible technologies and methods of production, with the purpose of reducing the environmental impact of its own activities.” (article 8).

The Piaggio Group firmly believes that safeguarding the environment while carrying out all Company operations is essential for mankind, technology and nature to coexist peacefully. It is convinced that commitment to sustainable development is not only a business ethic, but also an important variable of all corporate strategies. The Group therefore makes sustainable products, which must be manufactured using production facilities with the minimum environmental impact.

Production systems are made sustainable through optimising process efficiency and converting facilities that are no longer competitive.
The environmental strategy of the Group’s production sites is to streamline the use of natural resources (fuel and water), cut down on energy consumption and emissions of CO₂ and other pollutants, and minimise waste originating from production.

To achieve these objectives, the Group adopts an organisational structure that defines specific responsibilities in an Environmental Management System, for all Piaggio production sites in Italy and other countries.

Within the framework of management systems, ISO 14001 certification is a useful tool allowing Piaggio to adopt a structured, coordinated approach among Group companies, to defining environmental objectives and identifying risks and opportunities for improvement. It enables it to guarantee compliance with all environmental laws and regulations, to reduce energy costs, manage waste and raw materials and put in place a process to continually improve its environmental performance.

In December 2010, certification to UNI EN ISO14001:2004 (environmental management system) was renewed for the December 2010 / December 2013 period for the sites at Pontedera, Noale and Scorzè.
The Mandello del Lario site obtained this certification for the first time.
On 25 January 2011, the Vinh Phuc site in Vietnam was also awarded ISO 14001:2004 certification.

During 2010, no damage was caused to the environment for which the Company was declared as being definitively liable, nor were sanctions or penalties applied for crimes to the environment or for environmental damage.
Piaggio’s focus on the environmental impact of its operations is also reflected by its CSR Report, which it has published since 2008, defining its commitments and describing its performance to stakeholders.
The CSR Report is therefore a means for Piaggio to disclose its environmental policy, actions taken and results achieved, with a view to continual improvement.