At Astro, we are aware that our business can have both environmental and social impacts. We strongly believe that sustainability should be an integral part of our business strategies, playing an important role in our daily choices and activities. We are also convinced that the pursuit of profit should not cause damage to the planet or exploitation of people.
For us, this is the only way to keep a sound long-term growth.
We are constantly dealing with ecological issues and themes, both along the entire supply chain and in terms of production choices.
We are constantly dealing with ecological issues and topics, both along the entire supply chain and in terms of production choices.
WE TEST NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESSES TO ACHIEVE THE ZERO IMPACT
Great efforts have been made to reduce the level of CO2 emissions and the dispersion of potentially polluting substances into the environment:
We have developed an innovative printing and drying system using special LED lamps. This method has a double advantage as environment is concerned:
75% reduction in “carbon footprint”
- Dramatic reduction in the proportion of solvents: only 5% compared to 50% in traditional inks and methods, with a 95% reduction in the use of solvents in inks.
- Astro has also developed the use of water-based inks for off-set printing of capsules with a minimum height of 44 mm, lowering the proportion of solvents from 50% (normally used for this type of printing) to 10%.
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-75% Carbon Footprint
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-95% Solvents in inks
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-10% Solvent used compared to normal
WE INVEST IN SELF-GENERATED ENERGY TO BE INCREASINGLY SELF-SUFFICIENT
- The new finished products warehouse is equipped with a 500 kWh photovoltaic system capable not only of completely satisfying the facility’s energy needs but also of powering the production facilities, generating 10% of the energy required, with a CO2 reduction of 300 tonnes per year (25 tonnes per month).
- Another 500 kWh photovoltaic system has recently been installed on the roof of the aluminium processing plant, while on the roof of the plastics processing unit a further 400 kWh photovoltaic system brings the total self-produced energy to 1,400 kWh, covering 30% of the company’s energy needs and generating a CO2 abatement of 900 tonnes per year.
WE HAVE A VERY SELECTIVE PURCHASING POLICY
The aluminium we use for our closures comes from European suppliers and is 100% produced in Europe. It contains 30% recycled aluminium and is 100% recyclable.
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THE HUMAN BEING AT THE CENTRE OF ASTRO’S WELFARE PROGRAMME
We consider our employees not only for their contribution to the growth of the company but as individuals and we are therefore committed to creating a workplace where they can feel well and they can improve the quality and sfety of their lives and those of their loved ones.
This is why we have set up an internal welfare platform that provides a range of benefits and services for all our employees:
- “Welfare-on-Top” platform that provides food vouchers, reimbursement of medical expenses, financial contributions to family expenses (nurseries, daycare centres, parental care, etc.), discounts, promotions, conventions to access various goods and services (gym, sports, shopping, petrol vouchers, entertainment, etc.).
- Free language courses for employees and at reduced rates for family members.
- Internal Infopoint: a in-house listening centre to collect requests for information/clarification on the company’s activities, suggestions but also requests for help/support for personal services.
- Activation of the Whistleblower platform where employees can report wrongdoings in the workplace in a completely confidential and anonymous way.