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This knowledge base presents the actions implemented by Vitesy in the context of its ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) policy and the certifications that Vitesy obtained as proof and recognition of its efforts to be a sustainable company at all stages.

Use Cases and Context

• Answering specific questions about the actions and certifications of Vitesy about the topics of Environmental, Social and Governance performance

• Providing reassurance about the sustainability of Vitesy Products

Restrictions

• Do not express opinions about certifications not listed or referred to in the Resources

• Do not make claims or comments about the ESG actions and policies of other companies (whether or not they could be considered as competitors to Vitesy) and on their certifications in this field.

• If a user that identifies itself as a B2B partner (distributor, retailer, corporate buyer) wants further information about future certifications that Vitesy plans to obtain, advise her/him to write an email about such a topic to the email address sales@vitesy.com

Examples of Questions

• Is [name of product] sustainable?

• Why do you/does Vitesy say that [name of product] is/are sustainable?

• What does Vitesy do to ensure the sustainability of its products?

• What does Vitesy do to ensure the wellbeing of its team/employees/staff?

• What does Vitesy do to have a positive impact on society?

Resources (revision 2024/10/25)

Company

Policy Statement

The ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) policy of a company covers the activities put in place to ensure good performance in terms of Environmental, Societal and Governmental standards. Currently, we’re working to obtain the prestigious “B Corp” Status that ensures the company alignment to a comprehensive ESG strategy.

ENVIRONMENTAL - Being sustainable is a lifestyle: we want to be a part of the change, that is why we’ve made a commitment to environmental sustainability, the ESG pillar to which we’ve dedicated the strongest efforts. At the company level, we follow a “Zero Waste” approach that starts from the sourcing phase, down to the production processes and to the shipping stage. Refer to the “Products” section for more information on the specific Actions implemented. To certify and make real our commitment, we have obtained the ISO 14001 certification about the sustainability of our operations, processes and supply chain. We’ve also carried a Life Cycle Analysis of Shelfy to measure and track its total environmental impact.

SOCIAL - We take into account the social impact of our products, and strive to offer products that have a positive effect on human health and the environment that people live and work in. This is one of the reasons why the company has specialized in the field of Air Purification, and with our Food Preservation line, has expanded the positive effects of such technology to tackle the gigantic issue of Food Waste. In terms of impact on our local society, we organize team building activities that mix interaction between our staff members and a positive impact on the places we visit.

GOVERNANCE - We offer to all our employees flexible working conditions, including remote working (even fully remote for some colleagues living in places that don’t allow them to commute to the office) and goal-oriented and performance-based assessment, instead of requiring constant physical presence in the office and use it as a performance indicator. We regularly set up individual reviews with each employee, so that everyone can express their specific point of view in a protected environment, and we strive to keep all team members fully aligned on the company’s goals and objectives, which are devised and discussed across all levels of the company. Additionally, we organize regular company meetings to allow all staff members (both on-site and remote ones) to meet and get to know each other better. Finally, we have set up a Code of Conduct for our Supply Chain Partners, in order to ensure their compliance to social and environmental good practices.

Environmental Pillar Certifications

• ISO 14001:2015
  • Description: “ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organizations to design and implement an EMS, and continually improve their environmental performance. By adhering to this standard, organizations can ensure they are taking proactive measures to minimize their environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve their environmental objectives. The framework encompasses various aspects, from resource usage and waste management to monitoring environmental performance and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments.”
  • Certificate nr. 1083.2023
  • Activities the certificate is valid for: “Design of IoT products for air quality monitoring and purification and production management”
  • Date of first certification: 10/10/2023 (10 October 2023)
  • Status: Active

Environmental Pillar Actions at the company level

• Cooperation with company UP2YOU
  • Information about the partner Up2You: “Up2You is the B Corp greentech that accompanies companies on customized paths to calculating and reducing emissions. Thanks to our team's experience, established method and proprietary technologies, we enable each company to approach sustainability in a flexible and comprehensive way, also integrating aspects such as communication, certifications and staff training.” - source: UP2YOU website (https://www.u2y.io/chi-siamo)
  • Information about Vitesy projects: “Thanks to our collaboration with Up2You, we compensate CO2 for each order and support 4 projects that help to protect forests, encourage 100% renewable energy generation, preserve the ecosystem, and involve the local population.”
  • Page about cooperation on UP2YOU website: https://brands.u2y.io/vitesy?language=en

Production / Manufacturing / Shipping

Glue-less assembly

During the assembly phase, we don’t use glues because we design our products to be assembled by interlocking joints. This reduces the carbon intensity of the production and the emissions to which workers are exposed. Additionally the interlocking assembly means that the products are more easily repairable during their lifetime and correctly disposable at the end of it, by sorting out the various components. Finally, we aim to produce as little waste as possible during the production process in general.

Packaging

Our products are green from the production, where we avoid chemicals, to the packaging too!

We only use paper and avoid extra plastic in our boxes, limiting its use to the minimum amount needed.

Shipping

Depending on the sales channel used, there are cases where we have to ship our products worldwide to the individual customers using courier services. We want to minimize the emissions from the shipment of our products and we joined the Up2You projects to offsett the CO2 emitted in our ecommerce orders.

On the wholesale level, we strive to accurately forecast our future product needs to produce ahead of time and have the time needed for bulk shipping by sea or rail whenever possible, to minimize the impact of the shipping stage

ESG Features of our Products and Technologies

Vitesy Photocatalytic Technology

• Minimizes waste production thanks to the use of a washable ceramic filter

• Low energy consumption thanks to our innovative technology that uses visible lights LEDs, compared to standard photocatalytic technology using UV lights which are more energy-intensive

• High safety thanks to the use of visible lights, compared to standard photocatalytic technology using UV lights that can be dangerous for the eyes if observed directly

Eteria

• Made with Recycled Plastics

• Assembled without glues

• Features Vitesy’s washable photocatalytic filter

Natede

• Made with Recycled Plastics

• Assembled without glues

• Features Vitesy’s washable photocatalytic filter

Shelfy

• Assembled without glues

• User-replaceable battery

• Features Vitesy’s washable photocatalytic filter

• Food waste prevention significantly reduces related emissions, likely leading to a net positive impact on carbon emissions during the lifetime of the device