Tonello takes a further step in strengthening its responsible industrial vision with the release of its first Sustainability Report. The publication formalizes a commitment that has long guided the company’s technological and operational choices, translating it into a clear and structured narrative.
Prepared on a voluntary basis in accordance with the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI 2021), the Report refers to the 2024 reporting year and offers a comprehensive view of Tonello’s environmental, social, and governance performance within its global operating context.
At Tonello, sustainability is understood as a concrete outcome of how technologies are designed and implemented in real manufacturing environments. With more than 10,500 machines installed worldwide, the company operates at a pivotal stage of the garment finishing value chain, where technological decisions directly influence resource efficiency, process performance, and working conditions.
A materiality process shaped by stakeholder input
The Sustainability Report is grounded in a structured materiality assessment developed through the active involvement of a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Employees, customers, brands, suppliers, and representatives of local communities contributed to identifying the issues most relevant to Tonello’s activities and to the broader garment finishing ecosystem.
This process led to the identification of key priority areas, including Research and Development for product innovation, business continuity, supply chain robustness, and workplace health and safety. These topics reflect both stakeholder expectations and the operational challenges faced by a global provider of industrial technologies.
From technological development to measurable outcomes
The Report presents detailed data on energy consumption, Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste management. In parallel with quantitative indicators, it illustrates how sustainability considerations are embedded from the earliest stages of product development.
Laser and ozone technologies, advanced washing and dyeing systems, high-efficiency drying solutions, and digital monitoring tools are described as enablers of tangible, repeatable, and scalable improvements in garment finishing processes, while preserving product quality and production flexibility.
People, governance, and long-term resilience
Beyond environmental performance, the Report addresses governance and social dimensions such as ethical business conduct, workplace safety, employee training, and organizational practices. These elements are regarded as essential components of operational resilience and long-term value creation.
With the publication of its first Sustainability Report, Tonello offers customers, partners, and brands a transparent reference point to support the development of their sustainability strategies and lays the groundwork for continuous improvement and ongoing dialogue across the value chain.
