Solvay announces additional One Planet commitments and signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Rosignano in order to facilitate coordinated action between the various public entities involved. This follows Solvay's announcement of the investments in new technical solutions for the reduction of the quantity of limestone residues released into the sea. 

The Solvay One Planet ambition aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the Group’s operations and create a better life for its employees, local communities and society. In this spirit, the new program at Rosignano foresees targeted investments for reducing its CO2 emissions, reinforcing biodiversity, preserving water consumption, and improving its integration with the community.

“As part of Solvay's sustainability roadmap, we continue to invest in Rosignano to drive positive environmental impact, including decreasing freshwater consumption, lowering energy usage, reducing emissions, and increasing recycling. We will continuously verify and monitor our local environmental footprint through independent scientific reviews consistent with our commitments to safety and the environment and our One Planet commitment towards Climate, Resources and Better Life”, says Pascal Chalvon Demersay, Solvay’s Chief Sustainability Officer.

“This new integrated sustainability plan for the Rosignano facility shows our great ambition to develop our Solvay One planet commitments also at the local level. I am delighted to see the many actions in the pipeline that will ensure a sustainable and solid future for our activities in Rosignano in a positive dialogue with the local community and authorities” concludes Philippe Kehren, President of the Solvay Soda ash business unit.

The Rosignano facility is committed to reducing its pressure on biodiversity firstly by lowering its CO2 emissions. This has so far been achieved by installing a cogeneration plant with a high-efficiency gas turbine on the site and by capturing part of the Soda Ash plant emissions and re-using them in the manufacturing process. Moreover, the facility will also soon implement new modifications to allow it to respect stricter limits for air emissions, with a total investment of €3 million.

Solvay is also currently assessing the possible development of green hydrogen related projects in Rosignano.