Our
We are a certified B Corp
We joined a worldwide network of over 7000 companies that create value for both the planet and the people through their positive way of doing business.
A crucial award to our commitment to ensuring the utmost quality, improving working conditions, reduce our environmental footprint and contribute to the development of the territory.
Ponti & ONU Agenda 2030
Our Sustainability report is based on 4 pillars, matching the objectives of the ONU Agenda 2030,
the United Nation program of global action for a sustainable development.
We believe that only through a collective and coordinated effort we can actually change our societies towards more equity, justice and safety for the future.
We foster the development and well-being of our people
We promote equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment
We ensure a healthy and safe workplace for our employees
We use local resources responsibly
We work to reduce the environmental impact of our operations
We support the development of the communities and regions in which we operate
We apply the principle of circularity from product design to end-of-life
We are committed to fighting climate change
We promote responsible practices throughout our supply chain
We place a strong focus on the quality of our products
We guarantee the safety of our products
LISTENING AND CARING
FOR PEOPLE’S NEEDS
People that work with us
0%
0%
0
EMPLOYEES
0%
PERMANENT
CONTRACT
0%
TEMPORARY CONTRACT
0
PART TIME
0%
SEASONAL CONTRACT
0%
ABSENTEEISM RATE
DIVERSITY&INCLUSION
46,5
AVERAGE AGE
0%
EMPLOYEES WITH EXTRA UE NATIONALITY
0% WOMEN MANAGER*
* THE ITALIAN AVERAGE IS 20,5%
(Source: Rapporto Donne Manageritalia 2023)
+0,6%
GENDER PAY GAP PER LEVEL*
(average ratio of women to men) *
* THE ITALIAN AVERAGE IS -5,6%
(Source: Rapporto Istat 2022)
10
EMPLOYEES IN
PROTECTED CATEGORY
4
APPRENTICESHIP
5
INTERNSHIPS
6
SCHOOL TRAINING
PROGRAM
660
HOURS OF TRAINING (-58% compared to 2023)
Change due to the high number of hours invested in the 2022–2023 two-year period
209
EMPLOYEES THAT BENEFIT
THE TRAINING PROGRAMS
0%
WOMEN
0%
MEN
0%
EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON SUSTAINABILITY
€ 714.567
WAGE SUPPLEMENTATION
(+7.8% compared to 2022)
0
MONTHLY REMOTE WORKING HOURS AVAILABLE TO OFFICE-BASED EMPLOYEES
0%
EMPLOYEES WORKING FROM HOME
AT LEAST 1 DAY PER WEEK
0,8
ACCIDENT FREQUENCY RATE*
* (6 in 2022)
0,03%
ACCIDENT SEVERITY RATE*
* (0.02% in 2022)
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
AND ITS RESOURCES
YEAR 2024
€ 204.900
DONATED TO ASSOCIATIONS AND NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION IN
€ 40.700
FOOD PRODUCTS DONATED
€ 41.800
SPONSORSHIP
of artistic and cultural events, youth sports association that everyday carry on a very important social and educational function for the residents of the areas close to our plants
500.000*
MEALS DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES, THROUGH AFFILIATED CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS, SUPPORTING THE FOOD BANK WITH THE ‘OBIETTIVO PIATTO PIENO’ INITIATIVE.
* 1 meal equivalent corresponds to 500g of food based on the LARN – Reference Intake Levels of Nutrients and Energy for the Italian population.
0%
OF ELECTRIC ENERGY SOURCED FROM
CERTIFIED RENEWABLE FUELS
0%
NATURAL GAS OFFSETTING
(UNI ISO 14064)
+6,9%
TEP/TON FINISHED PRODUCT*
*Tonnes of oil equivalent: amount of energy from different fuels.
The increase is linked to the reduction in tonnes produced compared to 2023.
+2%
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
+23%
METHANE GAS
The increase is related to higher consumption for heating and the product mix manufactured at the preserves plant.
0 MWH
SELF-PRODUCED ELECTRICITY
Equivalent to 10% of energy consumed.
85% is consumed by factories.
– 15%
RECYCLABLE WASTE
– 28%
NON-RECYCLABLE WASTE
0%
PACK WEIGHT REDUCTION
+0,17%
KG PACKAGE/KG FINISHED PRODUCT
+0,8%
GLASS
+2,1%
CARDBOARD
–5,1%
PLASTIC
+0%
WATER WITHDRAWAL
+0%
DISCHARGED WATER
The increase is linked to the mix of vegetables produced at the canning factory and changes to certain operating procedures at the vinegar factories.
Creating value, together
SUSTAINABILITY OF
PRODUCT LIFE SPAN
TOTAL RAW MATERIAL EXPENSES
0% ITALY
0% EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
0% NON–EU COUNTRIES
78% OF OUR SUPPLIERS ARE LOCATED WITHIN A 300KM RADIUS OF OUR FACILITIES
The first international rating protocol,
specific for Transport and Logistics
31 OUT OF 32
DRIVERS COMPLETED THE QUESTIONNAIRE ESG
5 OUT OF 32
HAVE ADHERED TO THE TCR PROTOCOL AND ARE CURRENTLY BEING RATED
3 OUT OF 32
OBTAINED THE CERTIFICATE
PRODUCT QUALITY
& SAFETY
200
QUALITY CHECKS
EVERY YEAR
48
AUDIT SUCCESSFULLY PASSED
1,5
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT EVERY MILLION
PIECES SOLD
5,8%
OF THE PROFIT INVESTED IN INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
SGS PRODUCT CERTIFICATION FOR:
• Classification of Aceto Balsamico di Modena P.G.I.
• 100% Italian Premium Aged Vinegars
• 100% Italian wine vinegar
• 100% Italian apple vinegar
• 100% Italian apple vinegar
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS:
• Supply chain traceability certification in accordance with UNI EN ISO 22005:2008 for Ponti rice vinegar
Data source "Impact report 2024"
OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
2015
1° Sustainability Report
We are committed to the challenge of combining profit with purpose. We adopt the Global Reporting Initiative standards to transparently communicate our goals and results in the pursuit of social and environmental best practices.
2017
Sustainability Report & UN 2030 Agenda
We have chosen to align our goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Only by working together can we guide our societies toward a more inclusive, fair, and sustainable future.
2021
Benefit Corporation
A type of profit company, recognized by Italian law, that integrates in its profit objective a positive impact on society, workers, the community, and the environment.
Sustainability Plan 2022-2025
We never stop: to increase our contribution to a better world, we set increasingly challenging and measurable goals.
Measuring results must be supported by transparent reporting and impact measurement systems.
2023
Ponti becomes a B-Corp Company
B-Corps are companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency in communication, and legal accountability. The B Corp Certification does not simply evaluate a service or product; it assesses the entire set of processes behind them.
2024
Gender Equality Certification Objective
The Reference Practice for gender equality in organizations involves measuring, reporting, and evaluating gender-related data within organizations, with the goal of closing gaps and producing sustainable and lasting change over time.
The vocabulary of Sustainability
Balance is the word that characterises sustainability for Ponti – a constant balancing between different elements and needs.
Discover why in this video interview with Lara Ponti.
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT 2024
CODE OF ETHICS
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GENDER EQUALITY
POLICY
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SUPPLIERS CODE OF CONDUCT
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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT