Descrizione 1
Mara D'Amico, Valeria Tropea, Silvia Ubaldini
As of 31 December 2023, the number of organizations listed in the EMAS register, excluding cancellations and suspensions, reaches 1,127. This figure confirms a recovery trend compared to 2018, with a +16.8% increase. The total number of new EMAS certificates issued to organizations/companies is 2,244. The sectors with the highest adoption include: Waste and Material Recovery, Energy, Services for Buildings and Landscapes, Public Administration, Specialized Construction Works, and Wholesale Trade. The leadership of the Central-Northern regions is reflected in regional measures supporting EMAS. The most active regions are Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Lazio. In terms of EMAS registrations by type of organization, the situation remains largely stable in recent years, with a balanced distribution across small, medium, and large enterprises.
This indicator defines the number of EMAS registrations issued to organisations and companies within Italy. It serves as a reliable index to assess the level of environmental awareness among organisations. The motivations for EMAS registration vary and are typically associated with the following benefits: Prevention and reduction of environmental impacts; Risk reduction; Lower consumption of raw materials and energy; Reduced emissions and waste; Contribution to climate change mitigation; Improved environmental performance; Greater communication and transparency; Environmental management aligned with circular economy principles; Administrative simplification; Access to benefits and incentives; Enhanced employee engagement
To provide an overview of the level of attention paid by the production sector—and organisations in general—to environmental issues, with the aim of reducing pressure on environmental components. It also aims to monitor the development of prevention programmes and environmental performance improvements implemented by organisations, as well as public administration initiatives promoting environmental quality.
Regulation (EC) No. 1221/2009, as amended.
This regulation sets no specific quantitative targets, as the EMAS scheme is voluntary.
Descrizione 2
This indicator does not account for the number of registered sites linked to each organisation.
The indicator does not report the number of registered sites associated with each individual organisation.
Development of the indicator for monitoring the number of registered sites.
Qualificazione dati
List of EMAS-Registered Organisations – https://www.isprambiente.gov.it/en/activities/certifications/emas/list-of-emas-registered-organisations
National and regional
1997-2023 (31 dicembre)
Qualificazione indicatore
List of EMAS-Registered Organisations – https://www.isprambiente.gov.it/en/activities/certifications/emas/list-of-emas-registered-organisations
EMAS registrations are increasing, partly due to green procurement policies and incentives for environmental certifications (e.g., benefits under the Public Procurement Code). As of 31 December 2023, the total number of EMAS certificates issued stands at 2,244 (Figure 2).
A recovery trend is confirmed, driven primarily by an increase in new registrations compared to cancellations. From December 2018 to December 2023, the number of registered organisations rose from 965 to 1,127, a +16.8% increase (Figure 1).
Dati
Table 1: Number of EMAS Registered Organisations/Enterprises by Region Data Source
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The data is updated as of 31 December each year.
Figure 1: Evolution of the Number of EMAS Registered Organisations/Enterprises in Italy
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The data is updated as of 31 December each year.
Figure 2: Evolution of the Number of EMAS Certificates Issued in Italy
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The data is updated as of 31 December each year.
Figure 3: Distribution of EMAS Registered Organisations/Enterprises by NACE Code (31 December 2023)
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Figure 4: Regional Distribution of EMAS Registered Organisations/Enterprises (31 December 2023)
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Figure 5: Percentage Breakdown of EMAS Registered Organisations/Enterprises by Geographic Area (31 December 2023)
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Figure 6: Percentage Breakdown of EMAS Registered Organisations/Enterprises by Type (31 December 2023)
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The indicator is effective in monitoring organisations (both public and private) committed to improving their environmental performance, particularly within the framework of the circular economy, through eco-innovation and the adoption of Best Available Techniques (BAT). It also reflects the implementation of Green Public Procurement (GPP) policies. The number of active registrations reflects the total certificates issued minus annual cancellations/suspensions. As of 31 December 2023, the EMAS register includes 1,127 organisations/companies (Table 1 and Figure 1). The total number of registrations continues to grow, reaching 2,244 (Figure 2). The most represented production sectors are Waste and material recovery, Energy, Building and landscape services, Public Administrations, Specialised construction, and Wholesale trade (Figure 3). Notably, the Services sector has outpaced Public Administrations, Specialised Construction, and Wholesale trade in recent years. The leadership of Central-Northern regions is confirmed (Figure 5), with the highest number of registrations in Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Lazio (Table 1 and Figure 4). Regarding registrations by organisation size, there is a relatively even distribution among small, medium, and large enterprises (Figure 6).