Underpinning its own ethical commitment, Gruppo Montenegro promotes numerous projects:
PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
For a planet without food waste
Did you know that…:
- 1/3 of the food produced (for human consumption) worldwide is thrown away before it reaches the table (source: FAO, Global Food Losses and Food Waste, 2011)
- 3 billion tons of edible food are thrown away every year in the world (source: FAO, Global Food Losses and Food Waste, 2011)
- 88 million tons of food are thrown away every year in Europe, of which 53% in the household (source: EU Fusions, Estimates of European food waste levels, 2016)
- 40% of waste in industrialised countries is concentrated during the distribution and consumption phase (FAO, Make Not wasting a Way of Life, 2016)
- 8-10% of emissions at global level are caused by food waste (if it were a country, in a country ranking, it would be third after China and USA) (source: FAO, Food Wastage Footprint: Impacts on Natural Resources, Summary Report, 2013)
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The fight against food waste involves communities all over the world. Also the UN has added to its Sustainable Development Objectives – in the Sustainable Change section – the target of halving food waste worldwide, both at retail and consumer level, as well as of reducing food losses along the production chain, including the post-harvest phases. Every small action can make a difference! Gruppo Montenegro has decided to join the Pact against Food Waste, launched by the association Too Good To Go on the occasion of the nationwide Day against Food Waste, on the 5th of February. Too Good To Go, with which we are already partnered through our Atelier della Natura Bonomelli, which donates its leftovers every day to be used as Magic Boxes, was established in 2015 in Denmark for the purpose of counteracting food waste. Their app is present in 15 countries (Europe and United States), it has more than 50 million users, and allows shops and companies to collect and sell online their food leftovers (“too good to go”!) to make Magic Boxes, i.e. “doggy bags” with a surprise selection of fresh products and dishes which cannot be sold the next day. The Pact will be launched on the occasion of the Day for Prevention of Food Waste, scheduled for the 5th of February this year; it is a virtuous alliance between companies, supermarkets and consumers, with a view to bringing down food wastage rates over the next three years through concrete actions and initiatives at all levels of the agri-food chain. Read the news: here. Read more about the pact: https://toogoodtogo.it/it/campaign/commitment For Gruppo Montenegro sustainability is a fundamental value, and also in this case any route to success consists of many steps!
Cuore Nutrition Academy
Because of its dedicated and constant commitment in the medical-scientific sector, over the years Cuore has established a relationship based on trust with doctors and nutrition experts. Through the Cuore Nutrition Academy it promotes research and scientific culture on the subject of nutrition and wellbeing. Last but not least, Cuore works with experts for the professional advancement of doctors and nutrition experts with regard to the most advanced scientific data in the area of cardiovascular fitness.
For more information: www.cuorenutritionacademy.it
Gruppo Montenegro supports PC4U.tech
According to a recent survey by ISTAT (the Italian National Statistics Institute), as many as 33.8% of households do not have a pc or tablet available, while 57% of children have to share one computer with the rest of the family. This issue goes beyond the need which has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic; indeed education is bound to become increasingly digitised, which means that students will be needing more and more online supports for their schoolwork.
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During the lockdown period, four teenagers from Milan decided to set up PC4U.tech, a non-profit project whose purpose is to help deal with this problem. PC4U.tech is a web platform designed to connect students who need a device (PC or Tablet) for online learning with individuals or companies wishing to donate functioning second-hand devices. … and Gruppo Montenegro has chosen to support this project by donating its stock of unused laptops. Online learning is everyone’s right! For more information, follow the link https://pc4u.tech/
We change culture with “Fondazione Libellula”
Gruppo Montenegro has become part of the Network of Fondazione Libellula, a group of companies which have agreed to become ambassadors of an inclusive culture, resulting in sensitivity and courage. Why Libellula (“Dragonfly”)? This animal spends most of its life at the bottom of a pond, then finally emerges from the mud and learns to fly. It has thus become a symbol of transformation, of the constant process of change, freedom and balance. Why the colour red? Apart from being a symbol of the fight against violence, red also stands for vital energy and willpower.
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Being “the only one there” is still a common experience for many women on the workplace: one woman out of five says she is often the only female, or one of the few, in the room, and this is twice as frequent with regard to senior positions or technical professions. Talent, performance and aptness are the only factors that count. This is our company. These are our people. This is why we have decided to join the Fondazione Libellula network. For more information, follow the link www.fondazionelibellula.com
Bonomelli: together we can fight food waste
Have you ever wondered where the all remainders of the day end up? Through #AtelierDellaNaturaBonomelli we have decided to join the project Too Good To Go, the app which allows you to buy our magic box products at a very convenient price.
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Together we can fight food waste: check out our Atelier on the Too Good To Go app!
Our Plants in Zola, Cannamela and Dolzago obtain the UNI ISO 45001:2018 certification as well as the UNI ISO 14001:2015 certification renewal
Another significant achievement as part of our HSE development plan!
Over the past few weeks a scheduled audit on the Dolzago plant has been performed by CSQA, also including Bonomelli Srl in the process of Occupational Health & Safety System certification (UNI ISO 45001:2018 standard) and Environmental Management certification renewal (UNI ISO 14001:2015 standard) for Gruppo Montenegro, which is now complete.
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As in the case of Zola – Cannamela Division – and of the Montenegro Srl plants, we are particularly satisfied and proud of this further result, also because, here again, the Auditors at CSQA have complimented us for the effort made over the past few years, which has allowed the HSE Management System to grow and develop according to the requirements of Gruppo Montenegro.
Let’s protect our planet, page by page
We have moved another step forward towards a #GreenCompany plan: in all our Plants we will be printing on “Multicopy Zero” paper, with a neutral and sustainable carbon footprint, totally chlorine-free and with 100% recyclable packaging.
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Compared to the past, the use of “Multycopy Zero” Carbon Neutral certified paper will lead to us saving 4,515 Kg of CO2, that is to say 34,700 Km travelled in a car. The issue of sustainability is one of the main pillars at Gruppo Montenegro: choosing “Multicopy Zero” as paper for all our printers we help protect our planet, page by page.
Thè Infrè supports Rainforest Alliance
Certified crops: Thé Infrè is at the forefront of sustainable development, environmentally-friendly values and biodiversity conservation, today more than ever. This is the reason behind the collaboration established with the association Rainforest Alliance, whose mission is to ensure production sustainability through the conscious use of natural resources, respecting people and the environment. Farmers and producers are provided with detailed guidelines and parameters to comply with in order to guarantee the highest possible degree of safety and quality.
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Tea leaves contained in all Thé Infré Classico and flavoured Thé Infré filters come from Rainforest Alliance certified farms. This means that we collaborate with Rainforest Alliance to support tea growers’ rights and wellbeing, natural resources conservation and the protection of the fauna and the environment. Find out more: https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about http://gruppomontenegro.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/THEINFRE_Rainforest-1-1.mp4
Gruppo Montenegro supports LGS Sport Camp
Just like in the previous editions, Gruppo Montenegro is partnering with LGS to support the third edition of a valuable initiative which took place from 24th August to 4th September.
LGS SPORT CAMP is a sports-camp for children aged 7 to 13 with a vulnerable family background. The Camp is totally free of charge and it aims to provide a useful service to families during school holidays -with a special focus on the weakest segments of the population – as well as to allow young people to enjoy the cultural and psychophysical benefits associated with sports.
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This will happen, of course, in compliance with specific guidelines and safety and health protection protocols. Over the last few months, the health emergency has severely limited the possibilities for children and teenagers to enjoy new experiences away from their families and homes. This edition will surely be remembered for the extraordinary circumstances during which it took place and for the renewed commitment to reach out to the neediest families and youth in the local community.
Bosco di San Francesco, Assisi (PG)
Property of FAI since 2008
Photo by Roberto Berti 2012 (C) FAICastello di Avio, Sabbionara d’Avio (TN)
Property of FAI since 1977
Photo by Martina Vanzo 2017 (C) FAICastello e Parco di Masino, Caravino (TO)
Property of FAI since 1988
Photo by Dario Fusaro 2008 (C) FAI
Gruppo Montenegro supports FAI
Gruppo Montenegro renews its support for FAI – The Italian Environmental Trust- also for 2020 and it joins the Corporate Golden Donor membership programme.
The landscape and cultural heritage which FAI protects and promotes represents an asset that has no parallel in the world, as well as a fundamental resource for investment to revive, develop and promote our Country.
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FAI’s commitment is aimed at: protecting Italy’s awe-inspiring artistic, natural and cultural jewels while making them accessible to everybody; educating and raising awareness within the community about the importance of knowing about, respecting and taking care of art and nature; acting as a mouthpiece for civil society demands by monitoring and being actively involved in the territory. Cultural heritage has a great value for local communities. In this respect, companies can play a decisive role in handling social, cultural and environmental problems. Gruppo Montenegro is no exception: since our foundation, we have always been closely bound to our territory and community. Quality of life any time of the day.
DTP 030 and DTP 096 Certification Renewal Audit for Olio Cuore
Olio Cuore has passed the audit for the renewal of Product Certifications NON-GMO DTP 030 and DTP 096: Corn seed oil with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitaminised, with a minimum content of polyunsaturated fatty acids equal to 56% of vitamin E -equal to 80 mg/100 g- and vitamin B6 -equal to 1 mg/100 g.
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The certification process had a very positive outcome -all the requirements were met- but that is not all: the certifying body CSQA also made positive comments about Olio Cuore production handling during the COVID-19 emergency. This is further confirmation of the great importance Montenegro Group places on its products’ quality and safety, two key elements for all our brands.
Smart Printing: a new digital solution for Service, Security and Sustainability whenever we print
The ‘Smart Printing’ project is part of the digitalisation process that Montenegro Group is undertaking in all its business areas and further evidence of its firm commitment to environmental sustainability.
The project entails replacing current printers with latest-generation ones in all the plants.
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A further step forward in the domains of #DigitalTransformation and #GreenCompany, two pillars of our way of working.
Our plants in San Lazzaro, Teramo and Foggia obtain the UNI ISO 45001:2018 certification as well as the UNI ISO 14001:2015 certification renewal.
A new goal has been reached in the HSE area… or rather, three!!!
Montenegro Group is carrying on its Occupational Health & Safety System Certification process according to the new reference Standard UNI ISO 45001: 2018, as well as the Environmental Certification renewal process according to Standard UNI ISO 14001: 2015.
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As it had happened with the Group Headquarters, also in this case we feel particularly satisfied and proud of this result as well as of the renewed appreciation received from CSQA Auditors who, referring to the plants in Teramo and Foggia, pointed out that over the years Montenegro Group has strengthened its presence even at the ‘more peripheral’ sites. Like for all other goals achieved in the past, also this further big result was possible thanks to all our collaborators -who use their know-how every day to support the HSE System and make it develop- and to anybody who made their personal contribution just by complying with all the System requirements.
Did you know that Bonomelli loves the environment?
- Any material the pack of our Herbal Teas and Infusions is made of is 100% recyclable
- Our plant is powered by electricity coming 100% from renewable sources
- There is no cellophane in the packs of our Herbal Teas and Infusions, that means a saving of 2 tons plastic per year
Gruppo Montenegro: the goal is #GreenCompany
The group from Bologna, market leader in the food and liqueur sector, is speeding up in terms of sustainable development by getting rid of plastic and encouraging separate waste collection on all its premises.
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“Our vision ‘Quality of life anytime of the day’ means making sustainable decisions and choosing behaviours which reflect this vision every day”, says Marco Ferrari, CEO at Gruppo Montenegro. “This is why we have started to pave the way for a new path which will lead us to becoming more and more a ‘Green Company’, by starting the first projects within our workspaces. They include basic and concrete actions because we believe that what we do every day can truly make a difference”. More specifically, the goal of the first project, called #PlasticFreeCompany, is to get rid of all the plastic which is used for beverages on the Group’s premises, thanks to the installation of machines for pipeline water filtering: in this way you have quality drinking water, free of charge and available for everyone, using paper cups or stainless steel flasks which we provide for our staff. Moreover, the cups and plastic spoons for coffee vending machines will be replaced with paper cups, wooden spoons and ceramic mugs for herb teas and infusions. #100%Recycle, on the other hand, is an initiative aimed at encouraging separate waste collection, by placing new branded containers in all common spaces in offices and factories, thus getting rid of all litter bins on the premises. This is also expected to allow for more efficient collection operations, as well as to encourage greater use of recycled materials to protect the environment. It is sustainability path in respect of which all the employees at Gruppo Montenegro are involved.
Our Headquarters are now certified according to the UNI ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and their UNI ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Certification has been confirmed
Even during this complex management phase associated with the Covid-19 health emergency, the substantial effort deployed by Gruppo Montenegro on the HSE front has allowed us to make a big step forward.
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We are especially proud and satisfied of having achieved this result, not only because the report does not include any”Non Conformities” (NC) , but in particular for having been congratulated by Auditors from CSQA for the work we have done on all aspects regarding the current COVID-19 emergency. This great result has been possible thanks to all our staff members, who every day use their know-how to support and upgrade our HSE System, as well as all to those who are contributing individually, last but not least by complying with the standards stipulated by the System in question.
Cannamela launches the first line of Fairtrade-certified spices
Cannamela, a leading spice producer, has launched the first line of spices certified by Fairtrade, a brand name which is acknowledged all over the world, thus adding value to the supply chain and highlighting the topics of environmental sustainability and social accountability.
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The project stems from the partnership between Cannamela and Fairtrade Italia; its aim is to enhance the role of individuals, helping small farmers in developing countries to build a better future, through fairer trade conditions. This non-profit organisation is committed to guaranteeing a minimum price for small-scale spice producers, calculated to cover sustainable production costs, independent of market fluctuations; this helps improve their living conditions, as well as supporting their growth and progress. In addition, producer organisations are awarded the Fairtrade Prize, to be invested in products of their choice, for example implementing best practices in farming and funding for schools, or the development of businesses to support household incomes: one of the initiatives, for example, is a seamstress school where women from producer cooperatives can learn a trade and earn a living. Cannamela Fairtrade: one more chance for the consumer to make a difference, without giving up on the taste and quality of Cannamela spices.
Bonomelli Dolzago confirms its FSSC 22000 Food Safety certification
On the 4th and 5th of September, at the Bonomelli factory in Dolzago, the audit for renewal of the FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) and ISO 22000 standard certification has taken place.
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Thanks to the teamwork of our colleagues from Quality Assurance and Control, as well as from the whole Operations department, also this year we have maintained a high performance level; this has allowed us to pass the audit by the external control body which has confirmed our certification.
Seminiamo per l’Africa
The company is aware of the daily difficulties facing some communities it interacts with, which is why it cares a great deal about increasing the effectiveness of the indirect impact that its businesses have on the growth and development of supply areas.
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With “Seminiamo per l’Africa” Cannamela chose to increase its commitment and get involved in a major charity project for long-term agricultural development in Africa, and in 2015 it supported and cooperated with an important and respected non-profit organisation, CEFA. > Find out more at www.seminiamoperlafrica.it/
Certifications
FSSC 22000
UNI EN ISO 22000
BH OH SAS 18001
UNI EN ISO 14001
«Organic product» certification
Kosher product certification
Product certifications
Product certifications
Production process management
Gruppo Montenegro’s plants, due to the very nature of the products made and the production processes employed, do not pose particularly critical problems as regards environmental impact.
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The environmental management systems are subject to an annual certification audit pursuant to standard ISO 14001, carried out by a third party, in order to check continuing compliance with the voluntary certification regulations and the achievement of improvement objectives.
Valuing human resources
Each day Gruppo Montenegro strives to bring the market products of outstanding quality and guaranteed safety, well aware that it could never succeed in this goal without the contribution of hundreds of people who do their job on a daily basis with unfailing passion, commitment and professionalism.
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Responsible alcohol consumption
Through its communication and advertising activities, Gruppo Montenegro has always been committed to presenting a fair and balanced image of alcohol consumption.
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The aim of this approach is to promote consumption patterns that are far removed from any type of excess or misuse. Indeed, while the Group is mindful of the fact that it is an economic entity with a duty to create value for its shareholders, it is also committed to expanding its customer base, promoting convivial enjoyment and consumption of alcohol.
Promotion of sustainability at every step of the agrifood chain
In addition to economic sustainability, Gruppo Montenegro is committed to pursuing social and environmental sustainability in its relations with all stakeholders and it undertakes to ensure a fair distribution of value throughout the supply chain.
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The main commitments promoted by the company are: soil protection, biodiversity, integrated pest management, appropriate and limited use of chemical products, protection of water resources, waste management, energy management, GM-free crops.
Gruppo Montenegro
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