Fedrigoni Group has entered into a long-term biomethane supply agreement, covering around 40% of the gas requirements of its Italian manufacturing plants.
The company said the agreement is among the first long-term biomethane supply contracts in the Italian paper industry and will help strengthen energy resilience, secure continuity of supply and reduce the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of products manufactured at the participating sites by 30 to 50%, depending on the product line.
As a paper manufacturer, Fedrigoni operates in a hard-to-abate sector, where electrification is limited by technology and some process emissions are unavoidable. The company said replacing fossil natural gas with renewable biomethane is one of the most practical ways currently available to reduce the carbon intensity of paper production while also improving energy security.
Biomethane is a renewable gas delivered through the existing national gas grid and allocated to dedicated plants. It is already being applied to Varone in Trentino and is certified with Guarantees of Origin and Proof of Sustainability under RED II/III sustainability criteria.
By covering approximately 40% of the participating mills’ gas requirements through long-term biomethane contracts, Fedrigoni said it will reduce its exposure to geopolitical volatility and its reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The initiative forms part of the company’s Fedrigoni Making Progress sustainability strategy and ESG 2030 targets, which include commitments around carbon reduction, circular product design and responsible sourcing.
“Energy transition is only truly sustainable when it also strengthens competitiveness and resilience, for Fedrigoni and for the customers who rely on us,” said Stefano Zanoni, Group head of energy transition at Fedrigoni.
