Raw material sourcing and traceability

More than 80% of the company’s output retains certification throughout processing, while the use of certified renewable fibers is growing.

Energy efficiency

Almost 80% of its weaving assets are fitted with inverters and high-efficiency motors, allowing power consumption to be adjusted automatically to each loom’s needs, reducing unnecessary electricity use without affecting production.

Around 90% of the site’s lighting fixtures have been converted to LED². The company also carries out periodic optimization of its compressed-air system, including the replacement of valves and piping to limit energy losses from leaks.

Reduced energy consumption, has lowered electricity bills and reduced exposure to future price increases, typically with a payback period of under 3 years³.

Renewable electricity

A 197 kWp photovoltaic system installed at Grandate, covers all the roof space available at the site, and has been operational since 2024. It has allowed Clerici Tessuto to produce a growing share of its own electricity. In 2025, the system met 8% of the site’s demand, saving an estimated €28,000⁴ and avoiding an estimated 50 tCO₂eq⁵ emissions. The payback period is expected to be around 7 years.⁶

Remaining electricity needs are met through Guarantees of Origin from renewable sources. In total renewable electricity accounts for over 90% of the site’s total electricity consumption in 2025, significantly reducing the site’s Scope 2 emissions.

Electrification

At Grandate, heating needs are met through a mix of technologies: the office building is heated using heat pumps, installed around five years ago. By replacing gas with electricity, heat pumps reduce the site’s direct emissions, further supported by self-generated solar energy and certified renewable electricity.

Collection and recycling

Clerici Tessuto joined the Retex.Green consortium in 2022, supporting the collection and recycling of textile waste.