B Corp
Our commitment to build a conscious future
B Corp
Our commitment to build a conscious future
We generate value
for the environment,
people and communities
In 2023, after becoming a Benefit Corporation in 2021, we obtained B Corp certification, thus becoming part of a global movement of leaders acting as a catalyst for positive change.
A further milestone in the ESG process, representing the move forward from a green building transition towards a new business model, in which business becomes a positive force for the generation of economic, social and environmental value, thus inspiring the entire construction sector.
“Today, we’re celebrating the present, while looking to the future:
the future of a world we are striving to improve.”
Fabio Sghedoni, Vice President Kerakoll Group
What does it mean concretely for Kerakoll?
01. Moving beyond economic results
Setting objectives for the benefit of the environment and communities, and monitoring them year after year.
Results achieved:
- Benefit Corporation, adoption of the new articles of association in 2021
- B Corp, certification obtained in 2023
- 10 strategic partnerships activated on the theme of sustainability
02. Intermodal transport to reduce pollution
Use of alternative means of transport, such as rail, to reduce pollution caused by road freight.
Results achieved:
- 2 stretches managed directly
- 660 trains when fully operative
- -14,900 HGV on the road
- 220,000 tonnes of calcium carbonate and sand handled using intermodal transport (since 2006)
03. Pleasant working environment
Construction of a working environment that fosters collaboration, transparency and a sense of belonging.
Results achieved:
- Kerakoll Safety Week, 5 days a year dedicated to the health and safety of our people, working both on the premises and remotely
- New workspaces designed with people’s well-being in mind
- K Program, a project for internal engagement and the co-creation of a corporate culture
04. Rewarding merit for everyone
Guaranteeing a merit-based culture in the company conducive to personal development.
Results achieved:
- +15% of Kerakoll employees promoted every year
- < 2% staff turnover
05. Guaranteeing
equity
Guaranteeing an adequate standard of living for our people and their families, regardless of the country they live in.
06. Giving back to the community
Constantly increasing our civic engagement, supporting non-profit organisations operating in local areas and communities.
Organisations we support:
- Rock No War
- FAI
- Albergo Etico
- Colletta Alimentare
07. Making the difference, together
Through a Code of Conduct, sharing the social and environmental performance criteria we expect all our partners to comply with every day.
08. Thinking of people
Developing a growing number of products with water-based formulas and with a low content of substances harmful for human health.
09. Thinking of the planet
Designing products that are kind to the planet, monitoring products and working tirelessly to improve the impact they have on nature.
Results achieved:
- 4 corporate certifications
- 19 product certifications
- 30% – 80% recycled plastic used in product packaging
- 34% average recycled content in inorganic mineral products
10. Restoring, not destroying
Limiting the impoverishment of natural resources, by using scrap as often as possible. We are committed to landscape restoration, and we use energy from renewable sources on our premises.
Results achieved:
- 70% of CO2 saved during the extraction and processing of virgin minerals, thanks to the use of recycled materials
- 60,000 mq2 of land returned to Mi.Gra thanks to the restoration of the Serenaia ravine (LU)
- 100% renewable energy used on Kerakoll premises
An important step to inspire the construction industry
B Corp certification – issued by the international body B Lab – recognises organisations that undertake to comply with standards in terms of social and environmental performance, as well as transparency and responsibility.
• Being a B Corp attests to a commitment to people – starting with our customers – and their health;
• It shows that our industry can also do better and help make change happen;
• It offers an alternative to people who, like Kerakoll, care about the planet and want to make a difference.
Certification Notice
“Certified B Corporation” is a trademark licensed by B Lab, a private non-profit organization, to companies like ours that have successfully completed the B Impact Assessment (“BIA”) and therefore meet the requirements set by B Lab for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
It is specified that B Lab is not a conformity assessment body as defined by Regulation (EU) No 765/2008, nor is it a national, European, or international standardization body as per Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The criteria of the BIA are distinct and independent from the harmonized standards resulting from ISO norms or other standardization bodies, and they are not ratified by national or European public institutions.