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Essere sostenibili
è la nostra missione

Our company embraces a vision based on respect for the environment and the ecosystem. “Crafted by Nature” is not just a slogan, but a philosophy that reflects our values, business processes, and the products we create—truly making us an eco-friendly reality.

We create materials that stand out for their low environmental impact and high biomass content, thanks to continuous investment in research and technology.

EXPLORE OUR SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

A company with a long history and a future of innovation and sustainability.

Message to the stakeholder

Coronet S.p.A. considers corporate social responsibility a central element of its strategic development and adopts an approach that values people by integrating them into a business model focused on economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

This commitment is translated into the creation of innovative products while pursuing greater environmental sustainability through initiatives aimed at reducing impacts, monitoring energy resource use, actively employees involvement, and maintaining a transparent dialogue with all stakeholders.

Thanks to this commitment and the continuous pursuit of ever-more energy-efficient production processes and emission reductions, Coronet S.p.A. has, in recent years, developed its innovative and sustainable product lines: BioVeg, H2O, and Yatay™. In particular, the company is proud to announce the production launch of Yatay Z—a patented, cutting-edge line that marks a decisive step toward sustainability. For this innovation, an entire facility has been dedicated exclusively to the production of completely solventfree materials, reaffirming the company’s commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Moreover, an in-depth study on acid coagulation has been started, a new technology that represents a potential revolution in the sector and a further contribution to sustainability.

Coronet S.p.A. strategic vision is built on a set of values consolidated over more than half a century of activity. These values inspire the company to promote responsible behaviour, contributing to community well-being and the country development in line with the expectations of current and future generations.

For the 2023 fiscal year, Coronet S.p.A. has again undertaken the drafting of its Sustainability Report, confirming its commitment to making its achievements, evaluated performance, and future objectives transparent and measurable. Innovation, Research and Development, environmental respect, ethics, and transparency are the pillars on which the company intends to face tomorrow’s challenges.

A special thank you is extended to all collaborators, in every role and function, whose contributions are fundamental to achieving the company’s objectives and the success of this sustainability journey.

Our identity

A story of entrepreneurship that began over 50 years ago.

Founded over 58 years ago, Coronet is now a benchmark in the production of alternative materials to tanned leather, intended for the footwear, leather goods, furniture, clothing, and automotive sectors. Thanks to the vision and entrepreneurial spirit of its founder, Enrico De Marco, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative players in the polyurethane coating industry. Coronet’s constant pursuit of quality has driven the development of cutting-edge solutions: high-quality, sustainable materials designed to reduce environmental impact.

In recent years, Coronet has strengthened its international presence through strategic investments in proprietary facilities in southern China (Huizhou) and southern Vietnam (Ben Tre). This expansion is accompanied by a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. This led to the creation of BioVeg, the first bio-based line made with certified raw materials, and later the Yatay™ line, which combines the bio-based concept with certified backings—culminating in Yatay™ Z, a completely solvent-free version.

With the acquisition of Synt3 S.r.l., Coronet has formed an international group with seven production facilities, five of which are located in Italy. Founded in 1971, Synt3 is an Italian company specialized in the production of materials for paper converting and book covering. The integration of Synt3 has expanded the group’s know-how, enhancing its ability to offer high-performance technical materials for multiple application sectors, with an increasingly sustainable and technologically advanced vision.

Today, Coronet operates a commercial structure in key European markets – including Spain, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland – as well as in the United States and the United Kingdom. This widespread network reflects the success of a growth model based on innovation, sustainability, and industrial vision. The goal is to continue leading the evolution of alternative materials by delivering concrete solutions for a more responsible future.

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Years of activity

Coronet was founded over 50 years ago and is currently active in the production of alternative materials to tanned leather for the manufacturing sectors of footwear, leather goods, clothing, and automotive.

Production facilities

Coronet S.p.A. has five production facilities: three in Italy (Cisterna di Latina, Velletri, and Erba) and two in Asia (Huizhou, China and Ben Tre, Vietnam). While maintaining strong Italian roots and continuing to invest in local production to serve Europe, the company has launched an internationalization process to target rapidly growing markets.

Product lines focused on sustainability

BioVeg, H20 e Yatay

In recent years, Coronet has launched several new product lines as part of a corporate strategy focused on technological innovation, reducing the environmental impact of production processes, and developing materials with improved environmental performance.

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Governance

Coronet S.p.a organizational chart

Coronet S.p.A. is a joint stock company with a shareholding structure composed of De Marco Enrico, who owns 1% of the ordinary shares, and De Marco Umberto, who holds the remaining 99%. The Board of Directors is composed of Umberto De Marco (Chairman of the Board), Jarno Tagliarini (Chief Executive Officer), and Massimo Bonomi (Board Member). Two of the directors are between 30 and 50 years old, while one is over 50. One of the board members also serves as a company employee in a managerial role.

Regarding control bodies and auditors, the company’s board of auditors is currently composed of President Andrea Enrico Pignataro and auditors Ferruccio Amenta, Marco Giulio Sabatini, Cristina Falcone, with Andree Luraghi serving as deputy auditor. In addition to its registered office, Coronet S.p.A. operates several offices and branches both in Italy and abroad.

VISION & MISSION

The company’s values, vision and mission

Deeply convinced that growth must be harmonized with respect for environmental and social values, and with corporate governance based on clear and shared principles, Coronet has adopted its own Code of Ethics.

This document highlights the fundamental values recognized, accepted, and shared by the Group, as well as the set of responsibilities it assumes, inspired by the principles of fairness, transparency, and integrity.

Legality

Coronet complies with national and EU laws and regulations, as well as any other legislation in force in the countries where it operates.

Impartiality

Coronet avoids any discrimination based on nationality, race, health status, sexuality, political opinions, and religious beliefs.

Equity of authority

Coronet is committed to ensuring that authority is exercised impartially, fairly and correctly, avoiding any abuse.

Competition and conflict of interest

Coronet undertakes to comply with current legislation on fair competition and to avoid the manifestation of any conflict of interest between personal economic activities and professional duties.

Behaviors regarding environment and safety

Coronet protects the environment and complies with the regulations of the countries in which it operates. It promotes health, safety, and dignity at work, fostering a culture of prevention and responsibility.

Donations and sponsors

Coronet allows gifts only if they cannot be interpreted as improper advantages. It supports only high-quality sponsorships where it can offer a concrete contribution.

Sustainable product lines

Between sustainability and innovation

Over the last few years, Coronet has launched new product lines as part of a corporate strategy focused on technological innovation, reducing the environmental impact of production processes, and developing materials with improved environmental performance.

BioVeg is a line made with post-consumer recycled polyester and non-GMO corn-based bio polyols, without food competition. It offers high technical performance, reduces environmental impact thanks to LCA technologies, and is used in sectors such as footwear, leather goods, apparel, and automotive.

This line, developed by Coronet’s R&D, is made without chemical solvents using waterborne aliphatic resins. Solvent-free raw materials and advanced technologies reduce emissions while preserving softness, durability, and quality.

Yatay™ is Coronet’s product line that combines sustainability and innovation, born from the collaboration with the Italian brand Golden Goose. Based on the idea that quality materials create quality products, Yatay™ stands out for its responsible approach to environmental and social impact. With applications in sectors such as footwear, leather goods, automotive, furniture, and apparel, it is redefining industry standards with solutions designed for a fairer and more sustainable fashion. The line includes several variants – Yatay™ Z, M, B, R, and W – each with specific features.

Products from the Yatay^TM line

Yatay™ Z

Yatay™ Z includes solvent-free products made from selected raw materials and FSC or GRS certified supports. Coronet has dedicated an entire facility to solvent-free production, using a patented process that guarantees zero Volatile Organic Compound emissions.

Yatay™ B

Yatay™ B includes second-generation bio-based items made with non-GMO corn biopolyols and recycled PES from plastic bottles. It uses FSC or GRS certified supports and is USDA certified, with bio content over 25%, reaching beyond 80% in some cases.

Yatay™ R

Yatay™ R includes items made with GRS-certified raw materials, recycled pre- and post-consumer. Recycled polyester gives a second life to non-biodegradable materials, helping reduce landfill and ocean pollution.

Yatay™ W

Yatay™ W includes water-based materials with aliphatic PU on recycled and GRS-certified PES supports. They offer a sustainable alternative: breathable, durable, soft to the touch, and able to reduce the environmental impact caused by dyes and chemical processes.

Yatay™M

Yatay™ M includes second-generation bio-based items made with biopolyols and FSC or GRS certified supports, integrating mycelium derived from natural processes. This innovation improves environmental impact and allows bio content to exceed 80%.

The collaboration with Golden Goose

The partnership between the green soul of Coronet, a point of reference for the Made in Italy sustainable luxury market, and Golden Goose’s passion for everything “Younique”, brought the best of this encounter: the Yatay™ Model 1B sneaker. For this collaboration, Yatay™ B was chosen, the perfect combination of green technical performance and cutting-edge aesthetics.

certifications

Coronet certifications

Coronet has implemented an integrated management system certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 to ensure continuous improvement. The company is committed to using GRS (Global Recycle Standard) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified raw materials in order to promote polyester recycling and responsible forest management.

It indicates that a product has been grown or manufactured in a sustainable and safe way. Its goal is to increase the trade and use of materials produced from natural sources.

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC sets standards based on recognized principles of responsible forest stewardship, supported by stakeholders active in environmental, social, and economic fields. International certification that guarantees the use of products containing wood from forests managed correctly and responsibly according to rigorous environmental, social, and economic standards. To learn more, visit WWW.FSC.ORG

Vedi la certificazione

Coronet S.p.A. is certified under the GRS and RCS standards by Control Union Certifications (License No. CB-CUC-1193792). Only products that carry the GRS or RCS label and corresponding claim are considered certified.

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, awarded to companies committed to not using raw materials of animal origin in the production of their products.

ISO 45001 specifies the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system and provides guidance for its use, enabling organizations to provide safe workplaces by preventing work-related injuries and health issues.

Lo Standard ISO 14001 è il punto di riferimento normativo per le aziende e organizzazioni dotate di un Sistema di Gestione Ambientale. La norma definisce un “Sistema di gestione Ambientale” volto a gestire gli aspetti ambientali, soddisfare gli obblighi di conformità legislativa e affrontare e valutare i rischi e le opportunità.

ISO 9001 defines the requirements for implementing a quality management system within an organization, with the aim of managing business processes, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of product development and service delivery, and achieving and increasing customer satisfaction.

Goals for the future

Coronet intends to continue investing significant resources to increase the sustainability of the company, especially through projects aimed at improving environmental impacts. In 2023 and following years, the company is committed to pursuing the objectives indicated in the table below.

STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE

1 Support the growth of sales of its products in the luxury market which has a great focus on sustainability

2 Acquire the legal form of Benefit Company and the B-Corp certification

3 Implement the Organizational Model Legislative Decree 231/01 and the related Code of Ethics
TECHNOLOGY

1 Adopt full use of the new in-house Coronet-designed plant for the production of bio-based and completely solvent-free articles

2 Implement a production digitalization plan in the Italian plants and transfer the same model to the Group companies in Asian countries
ENVIRONMENT

1 Proceed with Research and Development activities of products with a lower environmental impact and increase their marketing

2 Increase communication towards stakeholders to promote the culture of sustainability through Sustainability Reports and Social Media

3 Increase the share of green energy purchases over the next few years
SOCIAL

1 Finalize a new remuneration plan oriented mainly towards corporate welfare

Coronet ONU Agenda

We want to shape the future through the implementation of circular production processes and the creation of renewable materials that are increasingly sustainable and have zero impact.

Sustainable development, which began with the Kyoto Protocol and was strengthened by the UN’s 2030 Agenda, integrates economic growth, environmental protection and social cohesion. Coronet is committed to contributing to specific goals of the Agenda, aware of the active role every company can play.

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