ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
The company CIPA GRES S.p.A. has shown to be able, to clearly identify in the various production cycles the sources of emissions, to keep them controlled through careful monitoring and analysis measures. CIPA GRES S.p.A. does not use harmful or toxic substances during processing and solid and liquid waste, cooked and raw, are totally recovered. This contributes to maximum reduction of the environmental impact and to keep more CLEAN the environment we live. CIPA GRES S.p.A. products can be considered eco compatible and suitable for bioarchitecture. The porcelain stoneware tiles, unlike some surfaces or objects, do not retain dust, pollen or germs, thus minimizing health risks and improving easy clean ability.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES - PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
CIPA GRES S.p.A. is equipped with one of the largest photovoltaic power plants in the tiles district, as a part of a development plan that focuses on both energy and production efficiency without forgetting respect for the environment. The installation reaches electric production capacity of more than 1 million of kwh per year with a subsequent relevant reduction of harmful emissions to the atmosphere. 800.000 Kg for year of CO2 and 2000 kg for year of NOx will be saved in our atmosphere thanks to clean production of photovoltaic panels. With the construction of this plant, CIPA GRES S.p.A. was able to remove about 11.000 square meters of ETERNIT Roofings.
Environmental Product Declaration (in the process of renewal)
The EDP (Environmental Product Declaration) is an environmental declaration that certifies the environmental impacts of the product's life cycle.
Ceramics CIPA GRES S.p.A. with the other main producers in the ceramic sector, it participated in the sector average EPD study promoted by Confindustria Ceramica. The CIPA GRES SPA Environmental Product Declaration is being renewed.
Made in Italy : Authenticity of Guarantee
CIPA GRES S.p.A. is proud to carry around the world its high quality technical porcelain stoneware, with large colour range, and using advanced raw materials and production technology.
VOC - COV (Volatile Organic Compounds)
This classification allow us to evaluate the pollution the a certain product create in an indoor ambient. In recent years the desire to measure the impact of products on the environment and the wellbeing of people increased dramatically: air pollution, even in indoor environments, has become a recurring theme that all players in the construction industry have to take into consideration. A new label of environmental classification has emerged that allows being able to assess the level of air pollution of an indoor environment caused by a given product, including in particular and not only, Volatile Organic Compounds pollutants (VOCs). These compounds, particularly harmful to the environment and the wellbeing of humans, are extremely volatile and may therefore easily spread into the environment. They are basically found in solvent-based materials such as paintings, adhesives, wood treatments, etc. Ceramic tiles, by their very nature, do not contain any VOCs: ceramics are in fact a mineral products, and their firing at more than 1200 °C degrees guarantees the total destruction of any possible organic residue, specifically of the VOCs. For this reason ceramic tiles are always classifies as A+, since they do not release any toxic substance into the environment.
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Ceramics of Italy
The “Ceramics of Italy” mark is the mark of the Italian ceramics industry which identifies products that are MADE IN ITALY, with all the system of social, environmental and stylistic values this implies. Italy is a country with a historic tradition in the manufacture of ceramics, which has been renewed and given new life in modern industrial production. The “Ceramics of Italy” mark is intended to promote and emphasise the value of this impressive historic, cultural and manufacturing heritage.-svg.png)
The CE Marking
In conformity with the Regulation n.305/2011 on the Construction Products, the CE Mark is affixed as conformity sign to the essential safety requirements of the product; the CE Marking is an essential condition for the product introduction on the European market.Download DOP
UK Declaretion of Conformity
UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) is the new product brand used for goods placed on the market in UK.The UKCA brand proves that all the requirements of UK legislation have been met.Download DOC
SASO - Saudi quality mark
The SASO mark is a mandatory quality mark for Saudi Arabia. The mark, approved by the Standards Organization of Saudi Arabia (Standards Saudi, Metrology and Quality Organization - SASO) indicates the conformity of a product with the standards of the country. Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) is the trademark granted to products that meet Saudi standards. The SASO certificate, in a sense, is a certificate of export conformity (CoC,Certificate of Conformity).These certificates of conformity issued by accredited bodies are an approved document that products meet the required specifications.Download PDF
CCC CHINA
The CCC marking certifies that the Ceramica CIPA GRES S.p.A. products have the lowest natural radioactivity. In this way CIPA GRES S.p.A. products are suitable for installation in public places such as schools and kindergartens. The CCC certification is obtained after a cross-test by different laboratories on the same sample a visit of the certification body that guarantees the conformity of certified products. The CCC brand divides the products into two classes according to the percentages of radioactivity: class A and B. All CIPA GRES S.p.A. products belong to the class A which is the safest, indicated for use in all public places. For more information www.ctc.ac.cnDownload PDF
RECYCLING - Environment and recycling. Help us to respect it
In order to tangibly minimize the impact on the environment, the activities are designed and implemented by evaluating the emissions into the atmosphere, optimizing the use of resources, recycling waste materials. Those who purchase CIPA GRES S.p.A. products can be sure to make a conscious choice in respect of nature and to use products that increase the environmental value of their project.- Plastic packaging CER 150102
- CER 150103 wooden packaging
- Paper and cardboard packaging CER 150101
- Tiles and building materials subjected to CER 101208 heat treatment
- Tiles, and mixed waste of construction and demolition activity CER 170904