SUSTAINABILITY
WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM
In 1992, we built a forward-thinking water recycling system for the circulation of production waters in our button-manufacturing facility.
Water from the tumbling process is stored in an underground tank, purified and recirculated in the stream. This allows us to save over 61,000 litres annually.
PHOTOVOILTAIC SYSTEM
Since 2010, we have installed a photovoltaic system (94 kwp for ACM s.r.l. and 44 kwp for NEXT, totalling 138 kwp) covering nearly the total energy needs of the company.
A BIODIVERSITY HAVEN
We have created a haven of biodiversity in our company garden that hosts bees and other pollinating insects, conceived in collaboration with 3Bee.
We have been using exclusively recycled paper since 2018, both for our sample collection folders and for internal documents.
Our sample bags contain 20% recycled plastic and are 100% recyclable.
We use energy- efficient LED lighting, both inside and outside the company building.
CHEMICAL POLICY
We are committed to eliminating harmful chemicals from the fashion industry.
SOCIAL POLICY
We respecting and recognise our collaborators and suppliers, upholding strong ethical practices within the workplace.
ISO 14001
This certification is internationally recognised as the benchmark for environmental management systems.
HAPPY AT WORK & WEIMPACT
Since 2023, we have been certified WeImpact by ChooseMyCompany; a certificate acknowledging the company’s commitment to ESG policies as perceived by our employees.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
ACM has decided to undertake the preparation of its first sustainability report, achieving a fundamentally important objective. Its aim is to make its activities transparent, assert its right to inform stakeholders, and guide the company toward a responsible business strategy.
ACM FOR PRODUCTS
We are the first Italian company to provide metallic and polyester accessories certified as pre- and post- consumer recycled, such as buttons, buckles, and Zama alloy, brass, zinc and polyester plates with a minimum recycled material of 45% to 90% and even 100%.
GRS is the most important international standard recognising the importance of recycling for the growth of a sustainable production and consumption model, aimed at fostering reduction of raw material use (virgin raw materials, water and energy) and improving the quality of recycled products.
ECO-TOXICOLOGICAL TESTING
Chemical and physical tests are conducted on a regular basis at accredited labs, necessary to meet the requirements set by the brand.
P-RSL
In 2019, we drafted a P-RSL document to ensure product compliance with international regulations about chemicals’ safety.
ACM FOR THE COMMUNITY
COMPANY WELFARE
We offer an in-house cafeteria.
Unisalute healthcare insurance ensures healthcare benefits to our employees.
A HOME FOR YOU
We are proud of our contribution, through donation, to the expansion project of a local nursing and retirement home.
DHL GOGREEN PLUS
ACM’s air shipments are moving towards more sustainable logistics thanks to the use of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), which allows for a reduction in CO₂ emissions up to 80% compared to traditional fuels.
GENDER EQUALITY POLICY
We are implementing the gender equality policy and have adopted the related code of conduct, to promote actions that ensure gender equality in all work processes.