On 25 September 2015, the 193 UN member countries adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda has been in force since 2016, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals as the new global reference framework for the member states of the UN, all declaring themselves willing and able to achieve these goals together by 2030. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are associated with 169 sub-goals that are grouped into five fundamental principles: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership.
Doing good by People and by the Planet with Partnership, Prosperity and Peace: the values at the root of the 5 Ps have always been part of our ethos. Through our history, we have always sought to create the best working conditions for our employees, to reduce the footprint of our operations and to have a positive impact on our community. At the heart of our Ethics Code are these five principles, which align perfectly with the the goals of the 2030 agenda, and which we retold in the context of our story and everyday work.
These values will be the foundation of the path we are undertaking to do our part in the Agenda 2030’s great effort. We hope you will join us.
People Heart of technology: we didn’t choose this tagline at random. Not only are people the driving force of CEPI, they are above all its heart. Giving back is the founding value of our work, and translates into a concrete effort to leave a positive trace in the communities and territories we work with, protecting the dignity, equality and economic well-being of all the people involved and guaranteeing them care, listening and support
Planet We have been called custodians of raw materials, and it is a title we take quite seriously. We are committed to creating systems that preserve the properties of food with the same care with which we choose the materials useful for our production and with which we protect the resources of our territory, which nourishes all of us and which we intend to nourish in turn. Environmental sustainability has always been a fundamental factor in our choices, and we are committed to implementing all the processes necessary to ensure that our technologies and services protect the planet’s natural resources and future generations
Partnership Lasting relationships for lasting projects. It is not only our machines that have a long life, but also the relationships we establish with employees, customers, suppliers, and all the social partners affected by our work. Our goal is to create strong bonds such as those made daily in our workshop, imbued with mutual trust and transparency, and based on a shared sense of responsibility and the desire to build together
Prosperity To build is our job and it is this knowledge that allows us to imagine a fair and safe future for everyone. It is our deep conviction that this planet is rich in resources and opportunities that must be accessible to all, and that it is our duty to contribute to the equality of human beings regardless of gender, race, color, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that gives rise to discriminatory attitudes
Peace A family-run company, yes, but with an international outlook. The emigration roots that are part of CEPI’s history have always naturally prompted us to look beyond national borders, and to create relationships based in collaboration, understanding and mutual growth with the countless partners we have cultivated on the five continents. CEPI wants to continue to promote integration, inclusivity and diversity in the deep conviction that peaceful relationships and mutual respect are key elements not only for the development of our company, but for the future we are all trying to build together
We don’t believe that the choices we make in regards to production and governance are separated from what we do to address our responsibility towards people and the planet. Our product fits the circular economy, and its circularity is directly connected to our design method. And in the same vein, the endless uniqueness of our turn-key installations comes from a framework that values diversity and resilience in all systems: in engineering ones and in communities of people.
