Our Commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda

7 objectives, 1 mission: sustainability through the circular economy

Since 1983, we have made the circular economy our raison d’être. Every tonne of precious metals recovered represents not only economic value, but also a concrete contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, promoting a more equitable, prosperous and sustainable future. Faggi Enrico S.p.A. actively contributes to the achievement of seven of these goals through its circular business model.

SDG 5

Inclusione e Pari Opportunità

SDG8

Etica, Sicurezza e Valore

SDG 9

Innovazione per la Rigenerazione

SDG 12

Il Cuore dell’Economia Circolare

SDG 13

Minimizzare la nostra impronta

 

SDG 15

Tutelare l’ambiente

 

SDG 17

Collaborazione per il Futuro

 

our contribution to a secure and resilient supply chain

Strategic partner for security of supply

Europe depends on foreign countries for over 90% of its critical raw materials.

Faggi recovers and recycles these materials, providing European industries with a secure, local and sustainable source.

We reduce geopolitical dependence and build resilience for the continent’s industrial future.

The problem

Europe is heavily dependent on third countries for critical raw materials, which are essential for the green and digital transition. Platinum group metals (PGMs) are among the most critical.

Critical raw materials are mostly sourced outside the EU. The EU will never be self-sufficient, but it aims to diversify its supply.

 

Currently, for some critical raw materials, the EU depends exclusively on one country:
Russia and South Africa together produce around 75% of the world’s palladium and 90% of its rhodium.
• South Africa supplies 71% of the European Union’s platinum needs.

Direct effects on sectors

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 Industrial paralysis


Essential PGMs: Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd) and Rhodium (Rh) are irreplaceable components in catalytic converters (catalytic mufflers) required to comply with strict European emissions regulations.

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Energy Transition


 Platinum is a vital catalyst in hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers. Platinum is a key catalyst in hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers, which are vital in the production of green hydrogen.

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Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sector


PGMs are essential catalysts for the European pharmaceutical industry. A supply disruption would compromise production security in this and many other sectors.

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Faggi, Partner of excellence for highly critical sectors.

Whether it’s precious metals for luxury goods, high-purity critical materials for pharmaceuticals or defence, Faggi Enrico S.p.A. recovers and regenerates metals considered strategic for Europe, ensuring a stable and secure supply.

Thanks to a circular economy model developed entirely in Italy, we offer European industries a short, secure and certified supply chain, strengthening Italian and European industrial self-sufficiency and competitiveness.

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