Fenix®, the innovative materials for interior design created by Arpa Industriale, from 1 December 2021 are carbon neutral thanks to a process of product development and optimization and the implementation of a long-term sustainability strategy.
 

"Sustainability - stated Stefano Mion, CEO of Arpa Industriale - does not only concern corporate social responsibility, but is an integral part of our general corporate strategy. It is an essential component of the innovation and development process of our materials for surfaces. "

What does it mean to be "carbon neutral"

Being carbon neutral means that, based on the total amount of square meters sold monthly, Fenix® will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere through carbon offsetting projects.

To achieve carbon neutrality, all carbon emissions released into the atmosphere during the life cycle of Fenix® materials were quantified: from the extraction and transport of raw materials to production and disposal. Fenix's carbon footprint is certified by an independent third party body.

The road to carbon neutrality

Arpa Industriale first of all replaced the processes with greater impact and improved the efficiency of products and processes. It then focused on the durability of Fenix® and its composition: starting from the sustainable concept of "doing more with less", the company has studied how to use fewer resources while maintaining the high quality of its products. Finally, only the emissions that are difficult to abate, generated during the entire life cycle of Fenix, are compensated for.

The carbon dioxide capture projects selected concern waste-to-energy plants where methane gas released from landfills is used to generate electricity.

A long-term sustainability strategy

This reduction of the carbon footprint of Fenix® and the consequent achievement of carbon neutrality are key elements of Arpa's sustainability policy.

“We are convinced that improving our environmental footprint is not only the right thing to do, but that it is also an essential step for the continuity of the brand,” concluded Mion.