LAVEL CARES is the new logo that identifies all the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the LAVEL Group companies, including LAV.EL. Gomma, SGM, LAVEL HOLDING, and the LAVELAST brand.

This logo is not just an image, but a tangible symbol of our commitment to operating sustainably and responsibly. For us, Corporate Social Responsibility means acting ethically, always taking into account the impact of our actions on the environment and society. LAVEL GROUP has always been attentive to the expectations of our stakeholders: the employees who contribute to our success every day, the customers who place their trust in our products, the suppliers who share our values, and the local community in which we are rooted.

LAVEL CARES embodies our dedication to a more sustainable and inclusive future. It is an expression of our desire to make a difference by promoting practices that reduce our environmental impact and strengthen our social contribution.

At LAV.EL. GOMMA, we believe that growth must be achieved with care and responsibility. For this reason, we have chosen to embark on a strategic and progressive path of sustainability, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the daily management of the company.

This commitment is our response to global challenges and our desire to generate shared value for our employees, customers, suppliers, and the local community. Our first Sustainability Report transparently describes who we are, how we operate, and where we want to go.

Our governance is based on the values of trust, people, and growth. While maintaining a family-run approach, we have a structured model with a Board of Directors and a Board of Statutory Auditors.

• Ethics and Compliance: We adopt an Ethics Policy to ensure respect for human rights and legality. No incidents of corruption were recorded in 2023 and 2024.
• Integrated Management System: We are certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 (Quality, in force since 1998), UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 (Environment, since 2012), and UNI ISO 45001:2018 (Health and Safety, since 2017).
• Innovation and R&D: Research and Development is the driving force behind our evolution. Our activities focus on the development of elastomeric formulations and regulatory support. A key achievement is the development of the EasyLav14 product, a long-life surface treatment that is completely PFAS-free.
• Supply Chain: 67% of the economic value distributed goes to suppliers, whom we consider strategic partners. We require our compound suppliers to have ISO 9001 certification, material traceability, and compliance with environmental regulations (REACH, MOCA, and absence of PFAS).

Our people are the heart of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and professionally oriented work environment.

• Workforce and Stability: In 2024, the team grew to 150 employees, with 99% hired on permanent contracts. The female component rose to 32% (48 women)28.
• Turnover: Overall turnover is low (4% in 2024), with a positive balance reflecting organisational stability.
• Talent Development: We invest in internal growth paths, mapping skills through Skill Matrix and activating personalised improvement plans.
• Training: In 2024, 1,032 hours of training were provided, an increase of 42% compared to the previous year. 77% of the hours are dedicated to occupational health and safety.
• Welfare and Wellbeing: We offer a Performance Bonus, which can be converted into corporate welfare through a digital platform. All employees are enrolled in the FASG&P Fund for supplementary healthcare. We have activated a digital whistleblowing channel for the protection of rights and transparency.
• Safety: Our Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001 certified) covers all workers. There were no fatalities or serious accidents in the two-year period 2023-2024.
• Community and Territory: We have strong connections with the Brescia and Bergamo areas. We actively support social, cultural, and sporting initiatives, such as La Casa di Leo and the Sarnico Ski Club.

Integriamo la tutela ambientale nella nostra gestione quotidiana per un modello produttivo più efficiente.

• Carbon Footprint di Organizzazione (CFO): Abbiamo completato il primo studio di CFO (su dati 2023) secondo la norma UNI EN ISO 14064-1, quantificando le nostre emissioni di gas serra. Le emissioni totali ammontano a 11.370,04 tCO2​eq (2023).
  • Impatto Principale: Le emissioni indirette (Scope 3) legate alla supply chain (beni e servizi acquistati) rappresentano la quota maggiore (circa il 75% del totale).
  • Prospettive di Riduzione: Stiamo lavorando per il passaggio a energia elettrica da fonti rinnovabili e per la selezione di fornitori con minori impatti ambientali.
• Energy Management: i>n 2024, total energy consumption was 32,032 GJ (+16% vs 2023), in line with the increase in production. We recorded a 5% reduction in methane gas consumption thanks to efficiency. We continue to invest in high-efficiency systems (variable speed compressors, LED lighting)⁴⁷.
• Waste: In 2024, we managed over 1 million kg of waste.
  96.7% is classified as non-hazardous.
  Over 60% of non-hazardous waste is sent for recovery. We are committed to adapting our management to the new RENTRI traceability system.
• Use of Materials: We have developed the EasyLav14 (PFAS-free) treatment in-house in response to the growing demand for low-impact, compliant solutions.