The new EU Bioeconomy Strategy also highlights the Tissue sector
The European Commission has just presented the updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy, unveiled by Commissioner Jessika Roswall in a room filled with bio-based innovations of every kind. And our tissue products were right there, proudly representing our sector in Europe’s bio-based future.
This is a moment to celebrate. Not because tissue received special attention, but because we are now clearly part of the EU’s vision for the bioeconomy — a strong signal of recognition for the contribution our sector can bring to a more sustainable Europe.
A promising step forward and an additional motivation to keep engaging, innovating, and ensuring that the tissue sector remains actively involved as Europe shapes its bio-based transition.
Bioeconomy in action. Tissue included.
ISO 50001 certification obtained by the Piano della Rocca paper mill
ICT shows its commitment to efficient energy use with the implementation of the ISO 50001:2018 energy management system. To confirm this, we are proud to announce that the Piano della Rocca paper mill has recently passed the energy management system audit carried out by the SGS certification committee.
The ISO 50001 certificate of compliance is now available in the Sustainability section of our website. Furthermore, we are keeping up our efforts to extend this certification to the other ICT S.p.A's plants.
ICT Group obtains SBTi validation for its emissions reduction targets
We are proud to announce that ICT GROUP greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) revision committee.
SBTi is an international organization that validates and approves companies’ emissions-reduction targets, ensuring they are science-based and aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming.
In particular our near-term target commits us to reducing our absolute GHG emissions across our operations (from 2020 base year):
- Scope 1 and 2 → - 42% by 2030
- Scope 3 → - 35% by 2034
We now use half the water to produce the same amount of paper.
Since 2015, ICT Ibérica's Production, Water Treatment and Maintenance teams have launched the Hydro-efficiency Project with an ambitious challenge: to produce paper while consuming less water and minimising our environmental impact. This objective has been successfully achieved thanks to joint efforts.
Over the past 10 years, water consumption has been reduced by 55%. Savings equivalent to the annual consumption of 71,000 households have also been achieved, and discharges have been reduced by 60%, improving water quality with a reduction of up to 70% in pollutant parameters.
To achieve these results, technologies were implemented that enable water reuse, and a continuous improvement plan was designed to optimise processes and reduce waste.
Thanks to these initiatives, we demonstrate our commitment to caring for the environment and sustainability, moving towards a more responsible future that respects the natural resources we all share.
15th October – Global Handwashing Day
Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of washing and drying your hands properly?
Proper hand hygiene can help prevent various types of infections and diseases!
Here is a quick refresher on how to do it properly, using tissue paper.
European Tissue Symposium, thank you for the reminder.
Employees have their say: ICT Poland grows together with its people.
ICT Poland conducted an employee satisfaction survey with the aim of identifying areas that influence employee satisfaction and indicating potential directions for development or changes to be introduced.
The ICT Poland job satisfaction survey questionnaire included both an assessment of specific work-related aspects and open-ended questions, allowing employees to freely express their opinions on topics they considered relevant.
The survey results indicate that the overall level of job satisfaction is significantly higher than the national average and the average for manufacturing companies.
The highest scores were given to working conditions and tools, internal communication and the company's image as an employer.
It is worth noting that the survey involved the entire organisation across the board, and its format allowed participants to provide not only numerical ratings but also personal reflections. This made it possible to gather a wealth of feedback.
We would like to thank all participants for their participation and commitment; every opinion is important for our development.
A look back at a memorable day at ICT France!
On September 13, ICT France had the pleasure of organizing a Family Day, a warm and festive moment dedicated to employees and their families.
On the program:
- Factory tour
- Makeup stands, children's games and carousel
- Candy bar, pancakes and cotton candy for those with a sweet tooth
Smiles, good humor and a friendly atmosphere punctuated this beautiful day!
Advancing the circular economy with the donation of reverse osmosis membranes
At ICT, we remain committed to the circular economy through concrete actions. For this reason, we have donated the reverse osmosis membranes to Ecomemb for regeneration and reuse, thus avoiding their disposal in landfill.
Reverse osmosis membranes are essential filters in water treatment, removing mineral salts and bacteria to obtain the highest quality water for tissue paper manufacturing. When they are no longer functional, instead of throwing them away, they can now have a second useful life.
Thanks to this initiative, we managed to reduce CO₂ emissions by 4,628 kg —associated with the manufacture and transport of new membranes— and prevented the generation of 810 kg of plastic waste. In doing so, we minimise our environmental impact and reaffirm our commitment to environmental management.
ICT Group's 2024 Consolidated Annual Report
It is with great satisfaction that we announce that the ICT Group's 2024 Consolidated Annual Report brochure is now available, attesting to the ever-increasing growth of our group.
Special thanks go to all the people of the ICT Group who, inspired by the company values and with great teamwork, face and manage the continuous challenges on a daily basis in order to achieve the company goals.
The Yankee Dryer cylinder has arrived at our new plant in UK!
We are proud to announce the arrival of the first Yankee Dryer at our new plant in the United Kingdom.
The Yankee Dryer, the heart of the tissue machine, is used in the paper drying process: a key technology to ensure quality, performance, and consistency in the final product.
A historic moment for our team and the entire organization:
- A new manufacturing site in the UK,
- A critical technology for the production of high-quality tissue,
- A continued commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
This milestone represents much more than a technical installation: it marks the beginning of a new chapter driven by innovation, passion, and growth.
Welcome, Yankee Dryer. Welcome, future.