What Sustainability Means to Us
At Modulo, sustainability is more than just a responsibility – it is the foundation of our operations. From sourcing natural materials to energy-efficient processes, we are committed to leaving a positive impact on our environment and communities.
ISO Recertifications
MODULO successfully obtained ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) and including ISO 14001 certification, which underscores our commitment to environmental management systems. By adhering to these rigorous standards, we systematically assess, monitor, and reduce our environmental footprint, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with global best practices, the recertifications in 2023, further demonstrating our commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and workplace safety.
Carbon Footprint Measurement and Five-Year Target Plan
MODULO has taken significant steps to measure its carbon footprint, laying the foundation for future reduction strategies. This effort supports the company’s goal of tracking and mitigating its environmental impact in alignment with global sustainability standards.
Our company began accounting for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020 with the support of a third-party specialist.
Emissions have been benchmarked against both annual production and annual turnover, allowing for more accurate tracking of progress.
Starting with 2023, MODULO will prepare annual reports on its CO2 emissions, this report being the first in the series.
As a result of these measurements, MODULO is committed to developing a comprehensive five-year target plan to reduce its carbon footprint further. This plan will include periodic reviews to ensure that progress is maintained, and additional reduction opportunities are identified.
Natural Gypsum
Unlike many industry practices, we avoid using fly ash or synthetic gypsum, opting instead for natural gypsum with 98% purity, sourced from carefully managed quarries near our production plant in Turda.
This proximity not only ensures the availability of high-quality raw materials but also significantly reduces carbon emissions from transportation.
Natural gypsum offers multiple environmental and practical advantages. Its mining and processing are less energy-intensive compared to the power-heavy industrial processes that produce synthetic gypsum. Additionally, natural gypsum extraction results in lower CO2 emissions and offers higher purity and consistency, eliminating the need for extensive processing.
Beyond its environmental benefits, natural gypsum has a long history of trusted use across industries. Its sustainable and accessible nature makes it an ideal material for our production, ensuring we deliver high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact.
The Challenges We Face
Sustainability is a journey filled with challenges. From reducing CO2 emissions to adopting renewable energy, we continue to innovate while adapting to evolving global standards.
- Reducing carbon footprint further.
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources.
- Ensuring compliance with ESG standards.
Transparency and Accountability
We believe that transparency builds trust. Our Sustainability Report is a testament to our commitment to accountability, showcasing our progress, goals, and areas of improvement.
Key Highlights from the Report
In 2024, MODULO will continue to enhance its energy efficiency by implementing a range of energy-saving initiatives. These include optimizing production processes, improving thermal efficiency across facilities, and advancing the use of renewable energy sources.
As part of the feasibility studies initiated in 2023, MODULO will finalize decisions regarding the installation of photovoltaic panels and explore the adoption of electric alternatives to replace fossil fuel reliance across its operations.
2021: Highest emissions recorded, at 3.1 kg CO2 Eq. / sqm of product.
2022: Emissions decreased by 9.7%, reaching 2.8 kg CO2 Eq. / sqm.
2023: Emissions further decreased by 7.1%, reaching their lowest point yet at 2.6 kg CO2 Eq. / sqm.
Why Sustainability Matters
As a leader I recognize our responsibility to respond to all the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, and in this context, Sustainability is not just a legal obligation or an opportunity as a competitive advantage for now, it is a responsibility that we take for the next generations.
In 2023, despite the challenging economic conditions, we did not hesitate to invest time and resources to advance and support our sustainability goals.
As a conclusion for 2023, we can confirm significant strides towards sustainability by adding clear objectives and a plan of developing sustainability practices in all the company Projects.
We are proud of our kickoff processes towards a culture oriented to Sustainability, but we are also aware that there is still much work to be done and the challenges we face are complex and dynamic.
Iulian Gabriel Mangalagiu – CEO