Beretta Celebrates World Biodiversity Day
Every 22 May the world celebrates the richness of life on our planet. For Fabbrica d’Armi P. Beretta the date also marks an equally significant milestone: the release of the fifth voluntary Sustainability Report, covering the year 2024. The report—told through numbers, stories and future outlooks—describes how we are reshaping our growth model to protect the very biodiversity that underpins community health, wellbeing and balance.
Key Results Achieved in 2024
Environmental results
Climate-altering emissions: Direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1 + 2, location-based) fell by more than 1,000 tonnes, dropping from about 6,172 t to 5,140 t CO₂e (-17 %).
Renewable energy: Green electricity purchased from hydro-electric plants grew by nearly 60 % versus the previous year, while the Gardone photovoltaic installation surpassed 420 GJ of in-house generation.
Waste management: Total waste (hazardous + non-hazardous) decreased by over 470 t (-13 %) thanks to scrap-reduction projects and eco-friendly surface treatments such as Life20 Cromozero.
Water: Expansion of closed-loop systems for reusing process water continues.
Social results
The company employs 937 people—now stabilised after strong growth—while the share of women is steadily increasing across all roles.
In 2024 more than 20,000 training hours were delivered, covering workplace safety, digital transition and leadership.
The accident rate remains at historic lows, with no serious incidents, despite the addition of almost 200 new employees in recent years—evidence of rigorous safety training and risk-reduction measures.
On the education front, the advanced T.I.M.A. course now trains 180+ students in next-generation gunsmithing skills, with modules on sustainability and additive manufacturing. Partnerships with local schools and universities strengthen culture and employment in Val Trompia.
Governance results
New Industry 4.0 lines equipped with IoT sensors monitor consumption and emissions in real time, cutting waste of energy and raw materials.
Eco-design: Lighter components, certified woods and recyclable packaging foster a circular-economy approach.
Supply chain: More than 80 % of purchases are sourced within Italy, reducing social and environmental risks tied to long transport routes.
Protecting biodiversity means safeguarding Beretta’s roots and creating value for future generations. Through concrete action on energy, materials, people and the local territory, the company continues to prove that centuries-old tradition and green innovation can march forward together.
