At Group level, 97% of the quantity of raw materials purchased is used by PRT S.p.A., the site with the highest production volumes and therefore the greatest impact. The remaining 3% is attributable to PRT Visual, whose production involves a wider variety of materials (PVC, polyester, aluminium, fibreglass). Over the three-year period 2022–2024, the overall volume of raw materials remained stable at around 3,600 tonnes per year, with a recyclable share of 99% at Group level. This reflects the significant share of paper. At PRT S.p.A., paper and cardboard account for 91% of raw materials. In 2024, the total volume of paper used (3,053.5 tonnes) remained stable compared to 2023, while production efficiency improved. Production waste was kept below 5%, a better result than in previous years and a sign of more targeted use of resources. PRT Visual also strengthened its optimisation-focused approach. While managing a more complex material mix, it reduced waste from 40% to 30% in 2024, with the aim of reaching 26%. This result was achieved through targeted work in three areas: Machine set-up waste: reduction in material discarded during machine preparation, achieved through the automation of the digital production workflow, enabling more accurate planning of raw material usage. Nesting waste: minimisation of unused material between jobs within the same batch, achieved through automatic nesting systems that reduce unprinted areas. Non-conformity waste: reduction in material discarded due to printing errors or quality issues. Through continuous improvement processes (kaizen) based on Lean Manufacturing, it was possible to reduce non-conformities and therefore the number of reprints. In parallel, PRT Visual increased the use of textile products as a more sustainable and durable solution. The polyester fabrics used are made of 90% recycled material, are fully recyclable, and are displayed using recycled and reusable aluminium profiles thanks to their modular nature. In addition, textile-printed products offer a logistics advantage. They can be folded, require smaller packaging, and allow transportrelated emissions (Scope 3) and associated costs to be reduced. In 2024, the share of recyclable materials stood at 85% (slightly down from 88% in 2023), mainly due to increased use of adhesive PVC and fibreglass. This variation reflects the product variability typical of large-format printing and the Visual Communication sector. Finally, 2024 marked an important technological step for PRT Visual. The introduction of the new DURST machine made it possible to eliminate around 75,000 m² of protective paper every year, further increasing efficiency and reducing waste. For further details on raw materials purchased by PRT, please refer to the Technical Appendix 2024. For more information on PRT S.p.A.’s use of secondary raw materials, please refer to section 3.1.2 Busting paper myths. Sustainability Report 2024 Page 67
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