- Photovoltaic
- Labelling
- FlexibleCircuitry
- Transfer & Release
- Electrical Insulation
- Flexo & Offset
- Biomedical
- Differentiated Industrial Applications
Sustainability
Coveme's commitment to a sustainable future is reflected in the numerous environmental and social activities carried out by the company. Within the production activity, particular attention is paid to central themes such as: the implementation of production processes designed to limit emissions and consumption, the development of eco-sustainable, recycled and recyclable products, and the feasibility study of a closed loop recycling project (i.e. circular economy) that the company is carrying out together with scientific and industrial partners.
Educational programs, sports sponsorships and donations to charities both nationally and internationally complete the picture of a long-lasting and constant social commitment by Coveme.
The company is certified ISO 14001: 2015 for environmental management, an important certification that testifies to the awareness of wanting and being able to contribute to a model of sustainable growth, which places the environmental issue at the centre. Coveme also obtained the Ecovadis rating, a platform that evaluates the sustainability performance of companies, receiving the silver medal and the Ecomate rating, which certifies the solidity of the company from the point of view of environmental, social and governance aspects.
In 2023 Coveme finally completed its first sustainability report and started an analysis of the organizational carbon footprint (CFP) internal and external to the company (steps 1,2,3).
Download Sustainability report
Coveme is ISO 14001: 2015 certified for environmental management since 2012 and ISO 45001 certified for occupational health and safety, wheras in 2021 it received the Silver Medal of the Ecovadis certification.
The goals achieved and the desire to always do better have led the company to undertake an important path which also includes the publication of the first Sustainability Report of Coveme group.
ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
In 2012 the company adopted the international standard ISO 14001 which establishes the requirements for an environmental management system. For Coveme, the voluntary adoption of an environmental management system means committing itself to reducing its impacts, paying attention to the consumption of natural resources and improving its environmental performance in compliance with legal requirements.
This is a strategic choice for Coveme, which is aware of the value and importance of being able to contribute to a sustainable growth model that places the environmental issue at the center.
Coveme, by pursuing the environmental management policy of ISO 14001, participates in the achievement of some of the objectives in the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, more precisely Goals 7,8,9,12,13.
ISO 45001 CERTIFICATION
FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
The continuous attention in guaranteeing adequate working conditions in terms of health and well-being has led Coveme to obtain the ISO 45001 certification. This standard with its systemic approach guides the company in risk management, in managing legislative compliance, the diffusion of increasingly safe work practices, and in the assessment of workers' health.
Coveme, by promoting the occupational health and safety policy of ISO 45001, participates in the achievement of some of the objectives in the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development that are Goals 3 and 8.
The UN Agenda 2030
The UN Agenda 2030 is an action program for people, the planet and prosperity signed in September 2015 by the governments of the 193 UN member countries and incorporates 17 different objectives for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals, short SDGs.
The official launch of the Sustainable Development Goals was at the beginning of 2016, and these goals have the task of guiding the world over the next 15 years with the aim to help the countries involved in their achievement by 2030
ECOVADIS RATING
In 2021 Coveme received the silver medal of the Ecovadis rating, a platform that evaluates the sustainability performance of companies, becoming part of the 10% of the best companies in its sector. The rating is based on the main international sustainability standards that take into account the sector, size and geographical location of the company.
The score takes into account the policies adopted, the actions taken and the results obtained by Coveme with respect to 21 sustainability criteria collected in four macro-areas: environment, work practices and human rights, ethics and sustainable purchases.
ECOMATE RATING
Coveme obtained an ESG rating through the Ecomate platform. Ecomate certifies the solidity of the company from an environmental, social and governance point of view. In 2022 Coveme obtained the BBB level, a result that incorporates the company's assessment on eleven modules spread across ESG issues.
FUTURE GOALS
The results obtained in recent years and the desire to do better and better testify to Coveme's constant commitment to the issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and have led the company to undertake an important sustainability path which will include the publication in 2023 of the Coveme group's first Sustainability Report.
In the near future the company is involved in the analysis and calculation of the CFP Carbon Footprint of the entire Coveme group which will be completed in 2024.
Furthermore, in 2024 the company will implement a strategic decarbonization plan that arises from the priorities identified in the Sustainability Report and which will be continued over the years.
As a manufacturing reality, our major investments are aimed at production capacity and the efficiency of the production process. Concentrating investments on innovative production technologies with low environmental impact, as well as on the well-being and professional development of our employees, it means carrying forward a business model that is not only profitable but also sustainable in future years.
GREEN PRODUCTS AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Coveme is working in partnership with customers and suppliers to offer the market eco-friendly products and to contribute to a circular economy and "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)" process:
- GREEN PRODUCTS: a range of products based on polyester film with coatings free of chromium, formaldehyde and phthalates free coatings. The coating technology developed by Coveme features an innovative solvent-free curing system for an eco-friendly production process and coated end product.
- RECYCLED PRODUCTS: in collaboration with its suppliers Coveme has developed a revolutionary range of products based on polyester film composed up to 90% recycled polyester (rPET), with the aim of reaching a 100% rPet content. This rPET has the same mechanical and chemical, shrinkage and transparency properties as virgin PET, and therefore the final product features the same characteristics and guaranteed performance as Coveme's standard products.
- CIRCULAR ECONOMY: in partnership with its suppliers and industry partners Coveme is creating a closed loop recycling scheme to recover its own and its customers' waste, then recycle it through Monomer recycling, with the possibility of upcycling, in order to finally convert it back into polyester film (rPET) as a raw material for Coveme products.
- LCA: in cooperation with commercial partners, scientific and governmental bodies Coveme is supporting and promoting the themes of “Life Cycle Assessment” (LCA) and “End of life (EOL)” through publications, dedicated workgroups and research projects.
Coveme promoted the study of the Carbon Footprint through the LCA (life cycle assessment) analysis of two products representative of the range offered to the market. A backsheet film for solar panels and a Kemafoil® film for various industrial uses.
These analyzes were carried out by the Politecnico di Milano and by Gesteco, a company that develops integrated solutions for the environment.Click here to see the LCA study of solar module backsheet film
Click here to see the LCA study of Kemafoil® film for different industrial uses.
To learn more about specific Green and recycled products, click:
Transfer release sustainable products
Photovoltaic sustainable product
SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES TAKEN WITHIN THE PRODUCTION PLANT
- We differentiate and recycle almost 50% of the waste from the production activity in both plants.
- Both in the Gorizia plant and in the Bologna headquarters we produce renewable energy for self-consumption thanks to installed solar panels. In Bologna this covers 100% of our energy need.
- We have a system for the collection and treatment of harmful fumes coming out of the production converting them into 100% clean emissions with zero pollution for the environment.
- We are equipped with treatment system for water coming from the industrial processes which is stored in special silos and then disposed of by specialized and authorized companies.
- Coveme's post-combustion systems are designed to make part of an autothermal process reducing methane gas consumption to zero.
- A regenerative thermo oxidizer has been installed in our Chinese production site. This virtuous system captures the heat from the exhaust gases, converts the solvent into carbon dioxide and water and generates a recovery of thermal energy
- Both production sites have special systems installed to treat solvents used in production. 75% of the solvents are regenerated to be reused in production and 25% of these are disposed of.
- To make it easier for our clients to identify each packaging material and its correct disposal options we are implementing a QR code on each outgoing material, that contains all necessary information. Click here to see the document.
ECO-SUSTAINABLE MEASURES TAKEN IN THE COMPANY
- We differentiate and recycle almost 90% of office waste both in Italy and in China.
- Recovery and reuse of packaging, encaps and cores, which are collected from our customers and reused in future supplies.
- We have replaced all disposable consumables with recycled and recyclable materials (paper or wood) or with reusable materials (glass).
- In our exhibition stands we decided to employ reusable and reciclable modular systems.This means a reduction to almost zero of single use materials in our tradeshow presences. To know more click here.
- All Coveme staff is given a thermal bottle to encourage the use of filtered water and not in plastic bottles.
- To balance the carbon footprint on the occasion of the opening of the Chinese Coveme plant, the company participated in the "Million tree project".
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Coveme contributes with regular donations to help various charities and voluntary organizations, both within Africa and Italy area.
IN AFRICA OUR ASSISTANCE GOES TO:
- Save the Children: an international ONG that operates in 125 countries and works to promote and protect the rights of children and teenagers. In particular, in 2022 Coveme has contributed to opening a new surface well in Uganda and providing clean water to the local community.
- James non morirà: Italian foundation active in Ethiopia since 2002 and with the aim to help orphaned children, children in difficult situations. as well as poor and marginalized women. Each year Coveme is involved in specific projects according to the needs present in the village of Adwa in Ethiopia. In particular, in 2022 Coveme's contribution will be destined for medical assistance and pediatric surgery within the Adwa emergency center.
IN ITALY OUR ASSISTANCE GOES TO:
- Lilt: Italian League for Cancer Research.
- Maternal Aid Luisa Valentini: Onlus operating in the Faenza area that assists families with small children.
- Dishub: Bologna non-profit organization located within the hospital “Ospedale Maggiore” in the neonatology and pediatric departments that looks after disabled children and their families.
SPORT
FOR SPORT OUR CONTRIBUTION GOES TO:
- BSL Basket: since 2022, Coveme has supported the BLS Basket San Lazzaro sports club in Bologna, accompanying it in the growth and sports education of young athletes in the area.
- TELETHON Cormons: Coveme since 2021 participates with its team in the non-competitive Telethon race in Cormons, Friuli, in favor of rare genetic diseases research.
- To the Juventina amateur sports association, S Andrea di Gorizia football team.
EDUCATION
FOR EDUCATIONAL OUR CONTRIBUTION GOES TO:
- “La Città dei Ragazzi” of Mola di Bari: Coveme, starting from 2020, participates in the youth support of children and children who suffer from both moral and educational poverty to help with education and constructive inputs to give them future prospects for change.
- To the association Skultura 2001: since 2016 Coveme contributes to the spreading of local culture and specialties by supporting the educational institutions present in Gorizia.
- To the S Andrea kindergarten and primary school: since 2000 Coveme contributes to enrich the learning equipment by improving the school's educational offer.
In 2023, Coveme decided to draw up its first sustainability report driven by the awareness that today sustainability has become a central element for the success of a company.
The sustainability report is important because it offers a complete picture of a company's activities and performance, paying attention to the balance of economic, social and environmental aspects in order to create long-term value for the company and for future generations.
Coveme was accompanied on this journey by Hidra, a benefit company, specialized in consultancy for sustainable strategic innovation.
Why Coveme decided to draw up the sustainability report:
- Promotion of transparency and responsibility
Through the drafting of the sustainability report, Coveme demonstrates a commitment to social and environmental responsibility and thus contributes to building a relationship of trust with all interested parties. - Reduction of environmental impacts
Through monitoring and evaluating its environmental impacts, Coveme can identify opportunities to reduce resource consumption, pollution and other negative effects on the ecosystem while preserving the planet for future generations. - Contribution to social well-being
Coveme, by showing the social initiatives undertaken, such as supporting local communities and promoting equity and inclusion, contributes to the well-being of people in the areas in which the company operates.
- Preserve the well-being of future generations
Sustainable actions taken today will directly influence the quality of life of future generations. By promoting the sustainable use of resources and reducing emissions where possible, Coveme helps ensure a healthier and more sustainable future for future generations. - Increase business efficiency
Attention to sustainability often leads to a more efficient use of resources, reduction of waste and operating costs. This translates not only into an advantage for the environment but also into an advantage, in terms of costs, for Coveme. - Creating a virtuous circle
Coveme, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, attracts partners who share the same principles with the aim of creating a virtuous circle along the entire value chain, upstream and downstream, of the company's activity.
This can also translate into competitive advantages and new growth opportunities for the company.
We hope that you too will join us in this journey!
Download Sustainability Report 2022
Coveme is ISO 14001: 2015 certified for environmental management since 2012 and ISO 45001 certified for occupational health and safety, wheras in 2021 it received the Silver Medal of the Ecovadis certification.
The goals achieved and the desire to always do better have led the company to undertake an important path which also includes the publication of the first Sustainability Report of Coveme group.
ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
In 2012 the company adopted the international standard ISO 14001 which establishes the requirements for an environmental management system. For Coveme, the voluntary adoption of an environmental management system means committing itself to reducing its impacts, paying attention to the consumption of natural resources and improving its environmental performance in compliance with legal requirements.
This is a strategic choice for Coveme, which is aware of the value and importance of being able to contribute to a sustainable growth model that places the environmental issue at the center.
Coveme, by pursuing the environmental management policy of ISO 14001, participates in the achievement of some of the objectives in the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, more precisely Goals 7,8,9,12,13.
ISO 45001 CERTIFICATION
FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
The continuous attention in guaranteeing adequate working conditions in terms of health and well-being has led Coveme to obtain the ISO 45001 certification. This standard with its systemic approach guides the company in risk management, in managing legislative compliance, the diffusion of increasingly safe work practices, and in the assessment of workers' health.
Coveme, by promoting the occupational health and safety policy of ISO 45001, participates in the achievement of some of the objectives in the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development that are Goals 3 and 8.
The UN Agenda 2030
The UN Agenda 2030 is an action program for people, the planet and prosperity signed in September 2015 by the governments of the 193 UN member countries and incorporates 17 different objectives for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals, short SDGs.
The official launch of the Sustainable Development Goals was at the beginning of 2016, and these goals have the task of guiding the world over the next 15 years with the aim to help the countries involved in their achievement by 2030
ECOVADIS RATING
In 2021 Coveme received the silver medal of the Ecovadis rating, a platform that evaluates the sustainability performance of companies, becoming part of the 10% of the best companies in its sector. The rating is based on the main international sustainability standards that take into account the sector, size and geographical location of the company.
The score takes into account the policies adopted, the actions taken and the results obtained by Coveme with respect to 21 sustainability criteria collected in four macro-areas: environment, work practices and human rights, ethics and sustainable purchases.
ECOMATE RATING
Coveme obtained an ESG rating through the Ecomate platform. Ecomate certifies the solidity of the company from an environmental, social and governance point of view. In 2022 Coveme obtained the BBB level, a result that incorporates the company's assessment on eleven modules spread across ESG issues.
FUTURE GOALS
The results obtained in recent years and the desire to do better and better testify to Coveme's constant commitment to the issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and have led the company to undertake an important sustainability path which will include the publication in 2023 of the Coveme group's first Sustainability Report.
In the near future the company is involved in the analysis and calculation of the CFP Carbon Footprint of the entire Coveme group which will be completed in 2024.
Furthermore, in 2024 the company will implement a strategic decarbonization plan that arises from the priorities identified in the Sustainability Report and which will be continued over the years.
As a manufacturing reality, our major investments are aimed at production capacity and the efficiency of the production process. Concentrating investments on innovative production technologies with low environmental impact, as well as on the well-being and professional development of our employees, it means carrying forward a business model that is not only profitable but also sustainable in future years.
In 2023, Coveme decided to draw up its first sustainability report driven by the awareness that today sustainability has become a central element for the success of a company.
The sustainability report is important because it offers a complete picture of a company's activities and performance, paying attention to the balance of economic, social and environmental aspects in order to create long-term value for the company and for future generations.
Coveme was accompanied on this journey by Hidra, a benefit company, specialized in consultancy for sustainable strategic innovation.
Why Coveme decided to draw up the sustainability report:
- Promotion of transparency and responsibility
Through the drafting of the sustainability report, Coveme demonstrates a commitment to social and environmental responsibility and thus contributes to building a relationship of trust with all interested parties. - Reduction of environmental impacts
Through monitoring and evaluating its environmental impacts, Coveme can identify opportunities to reduce resource consumption, pollution and other negative effects on the ecosystem while preserving the planet for future generations. - Contribution to social well-being
Coveme, by showing the social initiatives undertaken, such as supporting local communities and promoting equity and inclusion, contributes to the well-being of people in the areas in which the company operates.
- Preserve the well-being of future generations
Sustainable actions taken today will directly influence the quality of life of future generations. By promoting the sustainable use of resources and reducing emissions where possible, Coveme helps ensure a healthier and more sustainable future for future generations. - Increase business efficiency
Attention to sustainability often leads to a more efficient use of resources, reduction of waste and operating costs. This translates not only into an advantage for the environment but also into an advantage, in terms of costs, for Coveme. - Creating a virtuous circle
Coveme, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, attracts partners who share the same principles with the aim of creating a virtuous circle along the entire value chain, upstream and downstream, of the company's activity.
This can also translate into competitive advantages and new growth opportunities for the company.
We hope that you too will join us in this journey!
Download Sustainability Report 2022
GREEN PRODUCTS AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Coveme is working in partnership with customers and suppliers to offer the market eco-friendly products and to contribute to a circular economy and "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)" process:
- GREEN PRODUCTS: a range of products based on polyester film with coatings free of chromium, formaldehyde and phthalates free coatings. The coating technology developed by Coveme features an innovative solvent-free curing system for an eco-friendly production process and coated end product.
- RECYCLED PRODUCTS: in collaboration with its suppliers Coveme has developed a revolutionary range of products based on polyester film composed up to 90% recycled polyester (rPET), with the aim of reaching a 100% rPet content. This rPET has the same mechanical and chemical, shrinkage and transparency properties as virgin PET, and therefore the final product features the same characteristics and guaranteed performance as Coveme's standard products.
- CIRCULAR ECONOMY: in partnership with its suppliers and industry partners Coveme is creating a closed loop recycling scheme to recover its own and its customers' waste, then recycle it through Monomer recycling, with the possibility of upcycling, in order to finally convert it back into polyester film (rPET) as a raw material for Coveme products.
- LCA: in cooperation with commercial partners, scientific and governmental bodies Coveme is supporting and promoting the themes of “Life Cycle Assessment” (LCA) and “End of life (EOL)” through publications, dedicated workgroups and research projects.
Coveme promoted the study of the Carbon Footprint through the LCA (life cycle assessment) analysis of two products representative of the range offered to the market. A backsheet film for solar panels and a Kemafoil® film for various industrial uses.
These analyzes were carried out by the Politecnico di Milano and by Gesteco, a company that develops integrated solutions for the environment.Click here to see the LCA study of solar module backsheet film
Click here to see the LCA study of Kemafoil® film for different industrial uses.
To learn more about specific Green and recycled products, click:
Transfer release sustainable products
Photovoltaic sustainable product
SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES TAKEN WITHIN THE PRODUCTION PLANT
- We differentiate and recycle almost 50% of the waste from the production activity in both plants.
- Both in the Gorizia plant and in the Bologna headquarters we produce renewable energy for self-consumption thanks to installed solar panels. In Bologna this covers 100% of our energy need.
- We have a system for the collection and treatment of harmful fumes coming out of the production converting them into 100% clean emissions with zero pollution for the environment.
- We are equipped with treatment system for water coming from the industrial processes which is stored in special silos and then disposed of by specialized and authorized companies.
- Coveme's post-combustion systems are designed to make part of an autothermal process reducing methane gas consumption to zero.
- A regenerative thermo oxidizer has been installed in our Chinese production site. This virtuous system captures the heat from the exhaust gases, converts the solvent into carbon dioxide and water and generates a recovery of thermal energy
- Both production sites have special systems installed to treat solvents used in production. 75% of the solvents are regenerated to be reused in production and 25% of these are disposed of.
- To make it easier for our clients to identify each packaging material and its correct disposal options we are implementing a QR code on each outgoing material, that contains all necessary information. Click here to see the document.
ECO-SUSTAINABLE MEASURES TAKEN IN THE COMPANY
- We differentiate and recycle almost 90% of office waste both in Italy and in China.
- Recovery and reuse of packaging, encaps and cores, which are collected from our customers and reused in future supplies.
- We have replaced all disposable consumables with recycled and recyclable materials (paper or wood) or with reusable materials (glass).
- In our exhibition stands we decided to employ reusable and reciclable modular systems.This means a reduction to almost zero of single use materials in our tradeshow presences. To know more click here.
- All Coveme staff is given a thermal bottle to encourage the use of filtered water and not in plastic bottles.
- To balance the carbon footprint on the occasion of the opening of the Chinese Coveme plant, the company participated in the "Million tree project".
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Coveme contributes with regular donations to help various charities and voluntary organizations, both within Africa and Italy area.
IN AFRICA OUR ASSISTANCE GOES TO:
- Save the Children: an international ONG that operates in 125 countries and works to promote and protect the rights of children and teenagers. In particular, in 2022 Coveme has contributed to opening a new surface well in Uganda and providing clean water to the local community.
- James non morirà: Italian foundation active in Ethiopia since 2002 and with the aim to help orphaned children, children in difficult situations. as well as poor and marginalized women. Each year Coveme is involved in specific projects according to the needs present in the village of Adwa in Ethiopia. In particular, in 2022 Coveme's contribution will be destined for medical assistance and pediatric surgery within the Adwa emergency center.
IN ITALY OUR ASSISTANCE GOES TO:
- Lilt: Italian League for Cancer Research.
- Maternal Aid Luisa Valentini: Onlus operating in the Faenza area that assists families with small children.
- Dishub: Bologna non-profit organization located within the hospital “Ospedale Maggiore” in the neonatology and pediatric departments that looks after disabled children and their families.
SPORT
FOR SPORT OUR CONTRIBUTION GOES TO:
- BSL Basket: since 2022, Coveme has supported the BLS Basket San Lazzaro sports club in Bologna, accompanying it in the growth and sports education of young athletes in the area.
- TELETHON Cormons: Coveme since 2021 participates with its team in the non-competitive Telethon race in Cormons, Friuli, in favor of rare genetic diseases research.
- To the Juventina amateur sports association, S Andrea di Gorizia football team.
EDUCATION
FOR EDUCATIONAL OUR CONTRIBUTION GOES TO:
- “La Città dei Ragazzi” of Mola di Bari: Coveme, starting from 2020, participates in the youth support of children and children who suffer from both moral and educational poverty to help with education and constructive inputs to give them future prospects for change.
- To the association Skultura 2001: since 2016 Coveme contributes to the spreading of local culture and specialties by supporting the educational institutions present in Gorizia.
- To the S Andrea kindergarten and primary school: since 2000 Coveme contributes to enrich the learning equipment by improving the school's educational offer.