Sustainability - Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo

SUSTAINABILITY & SAFETY

Our commitment to environmental, social, and governance sustainability is embedded in the way we operate—including within our port logistics activities. We actively promote responsible resource management through continuous monitoring of environmental performance, the adoption of advanced technologies, and the ongoing optimization of operational processes.

Duferco Group publishes its Sustainability Report in accordance with the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. In 2024, we released the Duferco Annual & Sustainability Report, providing full transparency on our ESG achievements.

In 2024, we made significant progress on our journey toward a more sustainable industrial model:

Continued investments have been made to cut emissions, electrify processes, and increase the use of renewable energy sources—also within logistics operations.
We initiated the development of a Group-wide Sustainability Plan, identifying strategic pillars to guide each division’s efforts in line with European decarbonization targets.

Cross-divisional synergies have been strengthened, with a particular focus on process digitalization and energy efficiency.
Across our port logistics network, we are investing in infrastructure and solutions designed to lower environmental impact—such as energy-efficient cranes, improved intermodal capabilities, and pilot projects in alternative fuels.

All these efforts are part of a broader and shared vision where every business unit—including our shipping terminal—actively contributes to a model of sustainable, long-term, and responsible growth.

Phase 1

Identification of Duferco’s Sustainability Purpose and Strategic Pillars

We identify our sustainability Purpose and define the strategic pillars that guide our actions across the Group. These are based on materiality assessments and reflect our core values and long-term vision for responsible business practices.

Phase 2

Definition of the Sustainability plan

Each year, we translate our Purpose into a structured Sustainability Plan, composed of concrete initiatives and projects implemented consistently across all Group companies. For each area of action, we define specific indicators to monitor progress and measure impact.

Phase 3

Implementation and Monitoring

We implement the Sustainability Plan across business units and monitor its progress continuously. The outcomes and impacts of the various initiatives are regularly evaluated to ensure alignment with our ESG goals and to foster continuous improvement.

THE 9 PILLARS OF THE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

To implement its sustainability Purpose, the Group identifies and adopts nine strategic pillars that form the foundation of its Sustainability Plan. These nine pillars are organized into three categories, each corresponding to the ESG dimensions—Environment, Social, and Governance—and serve as the framework for the initiatives currently being developed and implemented across the Group.