ESG Environmental, Social and Governance Policy
Environment
Our environmental commitments
Standards and supply chain
Bonaveri operates a certified Environmental Management System (UNI EN ISO 14001), ensuring full compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This commitment extends across the entire value chain, with suppliers and partners encouraged to uphold the same high standards.
Sustainability at Bonaveri is not a destination but an ongoing journey.
A track record of sustainable innovation
BNatural, our Ethos for a responsible creativity
About Materials
BPlast
In 2016, Bonaveri introduced the world's first biodegradable mannequin made using BPlast (a sugarcane-based polymer) and finished with BPaint, a range of plant-based coatings. This innovation reduced CO₂ emissions by approximately 25% compared to conventional petrochemical mannequins
Current research: bio-resin and bio-linoresina
As the business evolves towards greater customisation and flexibility, the original BPLAST and BPAINT materials have become less practical for day-to-day production, prompting a new phase of research and innovation.
Bio-Resin
Bio-Linoresina
About Packaging
Sustainable packaging
Packaging has been completely redesigned in collaboration with the University of Bologna, using materials from FSC®-certified sources, fully recyclable components, and an optimised design to improve logistics efficiency while significantly reducing environmental impact. This work earned a CONAI Special Award in 2017 and a further mention in 2019.
Beyond materials
Bonaveri’s commitment to sustainability spans the full product lifecycle. Rental models promote the reuse of mannequins, while ongoing projects focus on end-of-life recovery and the development of circular economy solutions.
Research
Much of this work has been underpinned by a long-standing partnership with the Politecnico di Milano, who conducted a full lifecycle assessment of Bonaveri’s mannequins, mapping the environmental impact of every stage from design through to end of life.
Awards
Sustainable Development Award
Responsible Innovators Award
Social Policy and Governance
Our people and principles
Human capital
Bonaveri places great value on its people as a key driver of sustainable growth. The company promotes a responsible and respectful working environment, with equal opportunities across the workforce and the vast majority of employees on permanent contracts, reflecting a long-term commitment to stability, skills development, and talent retention.
Continuous training and professional development support both technical and managerial capabilities through structured learning initiatives. Bonaveri is also committed to engaging younger generations through partnerships with educational institutions and internal programmes designed to nurture new talent, contributing to the development of future professionals in the fashion and manufacturing industries.
Governance, ethics and compliance
Bonaveri operates with a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability across all its activities. The company has adopted a Code of Ethics, which sets out the principles guiding its relationships with employees, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
To strengthen its governance framework, Bonaveri has adopted and implemented an organisational, management and control model pursuant to Decreto Legislativo 231/2001, aimed at preventing the risk of relevant offences and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As part of this system, the company has appointed an independent Supervisory Body (Organismo di Vigilanza), responsible for monitoring the effectiveness and adequacy of the model.
The organisational framework is further supported by a whistleblowing system accessible to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the confidential reporting of any misconduct. The company also adheres to internationally recognised standards such as the SMETA 4 Pillars programme, ensuring alignment with best practices in labour conditions, health and safety, environmental responsibility, and business ethics throughout its operations and value chain.
All commitments outlined above are detailed in the 2024 Sustainability Report, available to download below. For further information, contact the Sustainability Department at [email protected].