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The linear park project in Sassuolo described by General Manager Leonardo Tavani and architect Dario Costi during the Sustainability Forum of Il Sole 24 Ore
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Marazzi Group in the “Italy’s Best Employers” ranking
The recognition, based on over 250,000 evaluations, confirms the company’s focus on the quality of the workplace and the growth of its people.
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A new urban landscape
The intervention on Via Ancora is the first to be carried out in the Sassuolo District as part of the “Cuore Verde” Masterplan and focuses on the western edge of the industrial site, transforming an existing wall and an asphalt border into a linear park that runs alongside the road with a system of transitions and several spaces for physical and visual interaction with the residential area.
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The Parco Lineare Marazzi at the 2025 Sustainability Forum by Il Sole 24 Ore
Marazzi Group will be the main partner at the Sustainability Forum 2025 organized by Il Sole 24 Ore, scheduled for October 22 at the Auditorium della Tecnica in Rome.
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Sustainable design, renewable energy, people at the center
The 16th Sustainability Report of Mohawk Industries, which brings together results and best practices from all the Group’s companies, highlights the tangible achievements of Marazzi Group in innovation, training, and international recognition.
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Between ceramic tradition and sustainable innovation
Centro Stile Marazzi unveils the essence of Terramater, a ceramic collection that weaves together innovation and heritage, sustainability and tactile sensuality. Born from the ambition to valorise the red clays of the Sassuolo region and to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Marazzi’s patent on fast single firing, Terramater is far more than a surface: it is a homage to 1970s ceramics, reimagined through a contemporary lens.
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Every prison is an island: reflections on prison today
Daria Bignardi discusses her latest book, Every Prison Is an Island, a journey through isolation, dignity and redemption. In this interview, she reflects on the value of work in prison, the condition of female prisoners, and the extent to which the prison system reflects the vulnerabilities of our society. An invitation to reflect – and act – on a subject that concerns us more than we realise.
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Marazzi donates a green area to the Walt Disney School in Sassuolo
In the garden of the Walt Disney kindergarten in Sassuolo, Marazzi has created a new green fence over 180 meters long, planting 200 new plants and rows of trees for the well-being of children and the community.
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A renewed historical bond
Marazzi strengthens its bond with Piazza Garibaldi through the renovation of the tasting area of the historic Drogheria Roteglia in Sassuolo, blending tradition and contemporary design in a symbolic place for the city.
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A green diaphragm connecting Sassuolo: work begins on the new Parco Lineare Marazzi
The renaturation project, part of the ‘Cuore Verde’ Masterplan, was presented at the Marazzi Crogiolo, in the presence of the mayors of the Ceramic District, as part of the international ‘IF – Industria Festival Architettura’ festival.
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Designing sustainability across different disciplines
EFA studio di architettura works in both residential and tertiary sectors, often in complex projects such as the LEED Platinum-certified redevelopment of the Chiesi Farmaceutici area in Parma. With an approach that is mindful of sustainability, it acts as a multi-disciplinary player between different professionals
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A wellness break at the game table
The Lava brand, curated by Il Magma (Massimo Colonna and Chiara Ormelli), presents a new model from the Partitina series designed by Gio Tirotto. Meeting and table tennis tables that emphasise the importance of play in maintaining people’s health
The Planet
Our positive impact
The excellence of our products and our entire production cycle is due to an environmental sustainability policy built up over time. We are the mouthpiece for an industry able to limit consumption of natural resources and environmental impact, through the restoration of quarries’ landscape and vegetation, controlled waste management and the recycling of industrial wastewater.
Our commitment contributes to making the ceramics industry a closed production cycle, using energy sources and raw materials with greater awareness, favouring circular use of materials, recycling packaging and recovering waste and scraps.
We use aesthetics, technology and innovation to design the ceramic tiles people want. We design our new products keeping in mind new living trends and requirements to ensure the health and safety of those who manufacture them and those who use them.
Our commitment in numbers
Our commitment for the environment is summed up in a single number which represents our ultimate sustainability goal: 100%.
A key part of environmental sustainability is correct use of resources. By optimising consumption and recirculating the energy produced by our plants, we reduce our environmental impact.
Thanks to the use of low emissions inks, we are able to ensure the air is kept healthy during production without increasing CO2 emissions. Our process emissions pass through flues equipped with filters which capture pollutants before they are released into the atmosphere.
What are the tools for constructing a building with low environmental impact? Materials (natural, recycled and recyclable), systems, and above all the design not only of the building but also of its overall life cycle. And impact assessment starts from the production of construction materials, which requires standards and certifications.
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When choices are based on awareness of context and local roots
For NOA* architecture firm, sustainability means not just designing an energy-efficient building but also, and above all, careful consideration of links to the surrounding environment and community, the choice of materials and suppliers. We asked Barbara Runggatscher, Partner and Head of Interior Design at the South Tyrolean firm, to tell us more.
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ESG for real estate: navigating between best practices and big data
The three pillars of ESG work in synergy, and the real estate industry, which for many years has focused on environmental impact mitigation and governance strategies, is also trying to make strides on social strategies with the help of big data. We discussed this with Anna Maria Pacini, Head of ESG Management at DeA Capital Real Estate.
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Getting back in tune with our environment
“I believe we need to start by getting back into tune with nature, the climate and the landscape, and to rethink our entire supply chain.” This is the idea of Mario Cucinella, founder and creative director of Mario Cucinella Architects, whose piece for The Open Circle underlines the need to restore our dialogue with nature. The process will involve both the rediscovery of traditional knowledge and the development of new skills, involving the use of more intelligent, hybrid materials, a large proportion of them of natural origin and with lower environmental impact.
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The Open Circle: listening and sustainability
Today sees the launch of an in-depth area on the website and an internal ESG information and engagement campaign is already underway. For Marazzi, the sustainability challenge is a project that must be shared with its employees and production chains.
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Sustainability? It’s planned in the supply chain
Companies derive about 90% of their carbon footprint from the things they buy, meaning from the supply chain. We’re facing a revolutionary change in approach, with sustainability being generated in the supply chain. This new strategy also involves training and communication, fundamental for engagement with businesses’ internal and external stakeholders. We discussed this with Federico Brugnoli, founder and CEO of sustainability consulting company on Spin 360, which is assisting Marazzi in an in-house training programme.
People
Our social sustainability
A focus on the people who work for us, safety in the workplace and respect for the communities in which we operate are the foundations of our social sustainability policy.
A path paved with initiatives aiming to promote the growth and wellbeing of our employees and all personnel involved in our development journey.
We invest in training and development programmes designed to grow the professionalism of our employees and our partners, together.
Our Committment in numbers
Our commitment to creating a work environment which is safe, inclusive and open to the contribution of all is measured in hours of training, constant safety assessments of the production systems and products, and employee health and wellbeing checks.
Community
Training
Health
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Best Employer awards for Marazzi Group Italia
9
Top Employer awards for Marazzi Group Italia
12.641
Hours of employee training in 2024
7.637
Hours dedicated to safety and the environment in 2024
48
Special agreements and rates for employees and families in the healthcare, wellbeing, services, training and school sectors
91
Events hosted for the Municipality of Sassuolo’s cultural programme open to all citizens
The safety devices and dedicated training programs guarantee a safe work environment for employees. Our products comply with the highest quality standards and are safe for people, animals and the environment because they do not contain harmful substances.
We have created a work environment which is attentive to the health and wellbeing of all. We offer employees and their families the possibility to access prevention and treatment programs.
In order to guarantee the commitments we have made over time and thus build a better future for people, the planet and the company, we have set ourselves rules and tools which shape and embody our vision of sustainability.
To pursue the objectives of environmental, social and governance sustainability, we have set ourselves rules that we also ask our partners and suppliers to respect.
Our commitment in numbers
Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond products and processes: it is the way we put ourselves to the test to improve each and every day, the way in which we take decisions, how we reinvest in our employees and our planet, and how we establish what counts by setting rules for ourselves.
Ethics
Data Security
1994
ISO 9001, Quality Management System for products and services
2003
ISO 14001, Environmental Management System
2005
Marazzi Group Code of Ethics
2009
Mohawk ESG Report
2013
Signing of the Mohawk General Code of Ethics
2015
Suppliers’ Code of Conduct
2018
OHSAS 18001 then ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management certification
2019
Setting up of a hotline for reporting incorrect practices
2022
Human Rights Policy
2022
ISO 50001 extension of the Energy Management System
2022
ISO 17889-1 product sustainability assessment through 38 criteria
In order to export our products and our sustainability around the world, we have adopted specific policies and obtained certifications in compliance with the rules in force in different geographical areas.
Marazzi slabs are compliant with MOCA (materials and objects in contact with food)
EPD
EPD
Marazzi Group has assessed its products’ environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from extraction and processing of the raw materials through to the recycling of demolition spoil. The findings of this LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), performed in accordance with the ISO 14040 series international standards, have been published in the Environmental Product Declaration (ISO 14025 and EN 15804), contributing to the attainment of LEED
certification credits.
ISO 17889-1
ISO 17889-1
In 2022 Marazzi Group became one of the first companies worldwide to achieve Certification under ISO 17889-1, the first international standard which assesses the sustainability of ceramic tiles by means of quantitative and qualitative criteria covering all three aspects of sustainability: environmental, social and economic.
Recycled Material
Recycled Material
Collection with a high content of recycled material, between 30 and 40% depending on the items. The series participates in obtaining LEED® credits in the Materials and Resources category.
Leed Credit
Leed Credit
The voluntary LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is the most widely used international protocol for green building and sustainable design promoted by the U.S Green Building Council. The LEED® rating system is structured in 9 categories, each of which is organized into mandatory prerequisites and credits determined by the characteristics of the project.
All Marazzi ceramic and porcelain stoneware products, thanks to the ecological quality of the entire industrial production cycle, contribute to obtaining LEED® credits for buildings, in particular, for the thematic areas relating to Materials and Resources (MR), Sustainable Site (SS) and Internal Environmental Quality (EQ).
Greenguard
Greenguard
GREENGUARD GOLD Certification ensures that a product has met some of the world's most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air. For further information: http://spot.ulprospector.com
NSF
NSF
The NSF Food Equipment certification programme has 22 different standards that set minimum food hygiene and protection requirements for the materials, design, manufacturing, construction and performance of equipment for handling and processing food. The materials for solid surfaces are examined based on the “NSF/ANSI 51: Food Equipment Materials” standard, which specifies the public health requirements for materials used in the construction of commercial food equipment.
QB UPEC
QB UPEC
French QB UPEC certification provides the user with a quality guarantee: it confirms that the products delivered, marked with the QB and UPEC logos, comply with the prerequisites of the NF EN 14411 standard in accordance with the current certification rules and that they have the performance characteristics specified in the CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment - Scientific and Technical Centre for Building) “Technical Specifications for the UPEC Classification of Ceramic Floor Coverings”. The four letters refer to:
U: resistance to foot traffic wear
P: mechanical resistance to the shifting of movable and fixed objects
E: resistance to water
C: resistance to commonly used chemicals
The full, up-to-date list of certified products can be viewed at www.cstb.fr. Please contact the Marazzi Group for any further information.
FDES
FDES
Marazzi Group ha pubblicato sul database INIES la propria FDES (Fiche Déclaration Environnementale et Sanitaire), che descrive le prestazioni ambientali dei prodotti da costruzione e ne fornisce informazioni di carattere sanitario, in conformità alle norme ISO 14025, NF EN 15804+A1, NF EN 15804/CN
Declare Label
Declare Label
Declare is a voluntary self-declaration programme that aims to steer the building materials industry towards healthier, more eco-friendly products through transparent ingredient disclosure.
Marazzi Group’s self-declared products are classified as “Red List Free”, i.e. they do not contain any ingredients on the Living Building Challenge “Red List”:
• no chemicals that pollute the environment
• no chemicals that bio-accumulate up the food chain until they reach toxic concentrations
• no chemicals that harm construction and factory workers
HPD
HPD
Marazzi Group manufactures its products using raw materials of natural origin, such as clays, feldspars, sands and inorganic pigments. To guarantee transparency of information, the Company publishes an HPD (Health Product Declaration), a selfdeclaration on the chemical composition of the product, which allows users to assess the degree and type of hazard associated with individual components of construction products. The HPD is recognised within the LEED credits system.
CAM
CAM
Issued in 2017 by the Ministry of the Environment, the "Minimum Environmental Criteria for interior furnishings, construction and textile products" are a regulation that defines the rules for managing renovation and new construction contracts of the Public Administration in Italy, with the aim of encouraging the design and construction of buildings with a reduced environmental impact. The declaration of conformity to the Marazzi Group CAMs is available in the EPD of the Italian plants.
CCC
CCC
CCC certification, introduced in 2002, is applicable to all products imported into and manufactured in china for sale on the Chinese market. The information specified by CCC certification generally concerns health and safety and, regarding ceramic tiles in particular, specifically refers only to tiles in porcelain stoneware with absorption equal to or lower than 0.5%. The certification is issued by bodies specially accredited by the Chinese authorities, which are all based in China.
CE
CE
Marazzi Group S.r.l has fulfilled all CE Marking requirements for its products. Relevant commercial documentation is available for distributors, professionals and users on the website www.marazzi.it
UKCA
UKCA
Marazzi Group S.r.l. has fulfilled the obligations arising from the UKCA Marking, relating to the UK market, for its products. The relevant commercial documentation can be consulted by distributors, professionals, and users in the download area of this website.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001
During 2004, the Marazzi Group obtained ISO 14001 international certification which sets the prerequisites for the implementation, development and maintenance of an environmental management system, undertaking to control the environmental impacts of its production process with a view to continual improvement.
ISO 50001
ISO 50001
In 2022 Marazzi Group extended the certification of its integrated management system to embrace the measurement, control and improvement of energy performance, in accordance with the ISO 50001 standard.
ISO 45001
ISO 45001
In 2022 Marazzi Group extended the certification of its integrated management system to embrace the measurement, control and improvement of energy performance, in accordance with the ISO 50001 standard.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
In 1994, Marazzi Group was one of the first companies in the industry to obtain ISO 9001 certification which guarantees the quality of the products and services supplied, starting from product design and development through all manufacturing phases.
GBC
GBC
Marazzi Group S.r.l. is a member of the Green Building Council Italia, an association that promotes sustainable, energy efficient and environmentally friendly building, helping to improve people’s quality of life with the LEED® standards and certification
GPP
GPP
Marazzi is registered with Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Ceramics Industrialist's Association) as qualified under the GPP (Good Phytosanitary Practices) program for the control and shipment of ceramic tiles destined for the USA
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