Responsible Packaging Procurement

Technogym uses packaging such as corrugated cardboard, expanded or extruded polyethylene, plastic straps and wooden pallets and is committed to responsible procurement practices, collaborating exclusively with suppliers that produce recycled paper and cardboard from FSC- (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC- (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) certified sources. These certifications ensure that materials are derived from sustainable management of forest resources and that wooden packaging meets standards against the spread of harmful organisms, preventing negative impacts on global forest assets.

To ensure excellent packaging quality and reduce environmental impact, Technogym adopts, specifically, the following actions within the framework of Responsible Packaging:

1. Responsible Forestry Certification - FSC

The international NGO FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) guarantees globally recognised forestry certification. Certification ensures that forest management is correct and that derived products are traceable throughout the supply chain, respecting the rights of indigenous people and local forest communities. Technogym constantly buys FSC guaranteed products for its packaging.

2. Recycling codes labelling

Technogym uses recycling codes to clearly identify the packaging material, facilitating appropriate recycling and promoting the responsible management of materials. All types of packaging used by Technogym, whether in wood or cardboard, are fully recyclable and provided with FSC certifications. Specifically, since 2020, 90% of the weight of materials used in Technogym packaging is FSC- and PEFC-certified, in order to reduce the environmental impact of packaging waste. The cardboard used is certified with a composition that varies between 70% and 100% recycled material, promoting responsible management of resources. Once the product has been delivered to the customer, the packaging is removed and, following the precise instructions provided by Technogym, the logistics operators collect the packaging and ensure its correct recycling and reuse. Furthermore, Technogym undertakes to inform logistics operators in order to provide them with clear indications for the correct and sustainable management of the packaging and the product itself at the time of delivery.

For more information on Technogym's responsible packaging approach, see our Annual Report