LEAF is a small logo that encompasses a great meaning: Love for Environment and Fabrics represents a synthesis of our manifesto for sustainability. This is why we chose to use this name to brand all the projects and products that are based on a sustainable and eco-friendly approach. Because our goal is to leave our mark, and provide creations that have a positive impact on everything around us.
We support the future
LEAF is a small logo that encompasses a great meaning: Love for Environment and Fabrics represents a synthesis of our manifesto for sustainability. This is why we chose to use this name to brand all the projects and products that are based on a sustainable and eco-friendly approach. Because our goal is to leave our mark, and provide creations that have a positive impact on everything around us.
Circular approach
When we talk about “sustainable installations” we mean the characteristics of the products and services we offer our clients. But we are also referring to our management of the entire production cycle, the optimization of energy resources, and the reduction of scrap and waste. For example, we have chosen to give a second life to the fabric scraps that are produced when our machines are started: personalized with the LEAF brand and packaged by our seamstresses, these fabrics become the bags to pack our sheets, thus replacing plastic wrappers.
Circular approach
When we talk about “sustainable installations” we mean the characteristics of the products and services we offer our clients. But we are also referring to our management of the entire production cycle, the optimization of energy resources, and the reduction of scrap and waste. For example, we have chosen to give a second life to the fabric scraps that are produced when our machines are started: personalized with the LEAF brand and packaged by our seamstresses, these fabrics become the bags to pack our sheets, thus replacing plastic wrappers.
Synesgy Certification
The Synesgy certificate is awarded to businesses that demonstrate a high degree of adequacy regarding ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, in line with national and international best practices. ABS Group achieved a B score – proof positive of our steadfast commitment and the effectiveness of the sustainability policies we have implemented.
Synesgy Certification
The Synesgy certificate is awarded to businesses that demonstrate a high degree of adequacy regarding ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, in line with national and international best practices. ABS Group achieved a B score – proof positive of our steadfast commitment and the effectiveness of the sustainability policies we have implemented.
So how do we manage our production chain to ensure environmental sustainability?
Energy management
- Since 2018, we have been using exclusively green energy supplied by Alperia and sourced from hydroelectric plants in Alto Adige
- Utilising the latest-generation machines with the highest efficiency
- Using a highly-efficient heat exchange system for heating
Energy management
- Since 2018, we have been using exclusively green energy supplied by Alperia and sourced from hydroelectric plants in Alto Adige
- Utilising the latest-generation machines with the highest efficiency
- Using a highly-efficient heat exchange system for heating
Purchases
- Favouring raw materials sourced from Italy and EU countries
- Purchasing from ISO-certified suppliers and, in particular, ISO 14001
- Buying from suppliers who can guarantee short shipping routes to reduce energy consumption in transport
- We choose suppliers for shipping our goods that guarantee the offsetting of Co2 emissions. Download our 2022 certificates for the offsetting of the carbon footprint generated by the transport of our goods. > DOWNLOAD OUR CERTIFICATES
Purchases
- Favouring raw materials sourced from Italy and EU countries
- Purchasing from ISO-certified suppliers and, in particular, ISO 14001
- Buying from suppliers who can guarantee short shipping routes to reduce energy consumption in transport
- We choose suppliers for shipping our goods that guarantee the offsetting of Co2 emissions. Download our 2022 certificates for the offsetting of the carbon footprint generated by the transport of our goods. > DOWNLOAD OUR CERTIFICATES
Production
- Monitoring the entire production cycle to reduce waste
- Optimising production processes to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency
- Using the sublimation printing process for no significant emissions into the air and no waste water
- Using entirely eco-friendly water-based inks free from azoic components and VOCs
- Not having any chemicals or solvents in the production process
Production
- Monitoring the entire production cycle to reduce waste
- Optimising production processes to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency
- Using the sublimation printing process for no significant emissions into the air and no waste water
- Using entirely eco-friendly water-based inks free from azoic components and VOCs
- Not having any chemicals or solvents in the production process
Products
- Using fabrics deriving from recyclable polyester yarn
- Employing materials made from recycled PET bottles
- Using textiles that are OEKO-TEX 100 certified and free from hazardous substances
- Adopting fabrics with high durability
- Using aluminium, a 100% green material from start to finish, that is recycled and recyclable
- Producing aluminium structures that can be reused an infinite number of times, significantly reducing waste production
- Backlighting with LEDs for low power consumption, longer life and light efficiency
- Using LED lights that are free from photobiological hazards
- Fitting electronic devices that comply with RoHS and REACH regulations
- Producing products that are 100% free from PVC, phthalates, formaldehyde
Products
- Using fabrics deriving from recyclable polyester yarn
- Employing materials made from recycled PET bottles
- Using textiles that are OEKO-TEX 100 certified and free from hazardous substances
- Adopting fabrics with high durability
- Using aluminium, a 100% green material from start to finish, that is recycled and recyclable
- Producing aluminium structures that can be reused an infinite number of times, significantly reducing waste production
- Backlighting with LEDs for low power consumption, longer life and light efficiency
- Using LED lights that are free from photobiological hazards
- Fitting electronic devices that comply with RoHS and REACH regulations
- Producing products that are 100% free from PVC, phthalates, formaldehyde
Recycling
- Producing materials that can be easily disposed of with regular waste
- Recycling production waste (fabric and aluminium)
- Reusing packaging materials and pallets used for transport
Recycling
- Producing materials that can be easily disposed of with regular waste
- Recycling production waste (fabric and aluminium)
- Reusing packaging materials and pallets used for transport
Certifications and characteristics of materials and inks
