We are extremely proud to announce a major milestone in our journey toward sustainability: WORKY has obtained the ISO 14064-1:2018 / UNI EN ISO 14064-1:2019 certification.
This achievement is not just a “stamp” to add to our corporate documentation. It is a tangible and transparent demonstration of our commitment to understanding, measuring, and ultimately reducing our environmental impact. At a time when climate responsibility has become a non-negotiable imperative, we chose to take concrete action, starting from the fundamental principle that you cannot improve what you cannot measure.
Obtaining this certification means that we have successfully completed a rigorous process of quantifying and reporting our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, also known as our organizational carbon footprint.
ISO 14064-1 is the international reference standard for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals at the organizational level. In simple terms, it provides guidelines for creating a reliable, transparent, and verifiable GHG inventory.
Why did we embark on this journey?
This milestone is not an endpoint but a fundamental starting point for a continuous improvement plan.
The certification process required a meticulous and in-depth analysis of all our business activities, going far beyond the most obvious emission sources. The inventory covered a broad scope, divided according to the categories defined by the standard, to ensure a complete and accurate overview.
This holistic approach allowed us to dig deeply into our processes—from raw materials to delivery to the final customer—and to include the impact of our employees’ daily activities.
To obtain a comprehensive mapping, our inventory included:
Direct GHG emissions:
These are emissions generated directly from sources the company controls—for example, emissions from combustion in our facilities or from company-owned vehicles.
Indirect emissions from imported energy:
This key category includes emissions generated “upstream” to produce the electricity and heat we purchase and consume. The analysis considered the specific energy mix of our suppliers and its geographical origin.
Indirect emissions from transportation:
A complex and significant area for any manufacturing company. We carefully mapped a wide range of logistics activities, including:
Indirect emissions from purchased products:
Here we analysed the “carbon footprint” embedded in the materials and services we purchase. This includes emissions generated to produce metals, packaging, electrical components, and the painting processes used to create our outfitting solutions.
Indirect emissions from products sold:
Finally, we looked beyond our organizational boundaries to assess the indirect emissions associated with the products we manufacture. This means we consider not only the emissions we generate as a producer, but also the impact our solutions will have throughout their entire service life once in the hands of customers.
Having completed this inventory and obtained ISO 14064-1 certification gives us a clear and certified baseline. This data is not static; it is a working tool that will guide our future decisions.
Now that we know where and how we generate our impact, we can set concrete and measurable reduction targets. Our commitment will translate into targeted actions to improve energy efficiency, optimize logistics, evaluate lower-impact suppliers and materials, and promote more sustainable practices throughout the organization.
This result was made possible only through the collaboration of the entire WORKY team, who actively contributed to data collection and analysis. It is a collective victory that strengthens our corporate culture, increasingly oriented toward responsibility and sustainable innovation.
We will continue to monitor our progress and share our journey, with the transparency that has guided us so far.