ESG – Environment, Social, Governance
ENVIRONMENT
Responsible Manufacturing
GFC Chimica holds UNI EN ISO 14001 certification, is progressing toward EPD status, and formulates every finish for high coverage, low VOC emissions, and circular material use.
ISO 14001Management
FERRARA DESIGN UKCertified to UNI EN ISO 14001 since 2001, with independent DNV audits every year, reports shared openly with stakeholders, employees and partners.
Circular Recycling
FERRARA DESIGN UKNon-compliant or expired materials are reprocessed internally and given new life as new products, supporting a circular approach to manufacturing.
Packaging & Coverage
FERRARA DESIGN UKWherever possible, metal packaging is used to improve recyclability and reduce microplastics, while high coverage per litre cuts material, packaging and transport demand.
Health & Safety
FERRARA DESIGN UKAll products are water-based with A+ TVOC emission classification, the highest level available, keeping VOC emissions as low as technically possible.
AT GFC Chimica
A family-owned business since its founding, guided by transparent pay practices and a people-first approach to every decision.
Family-Owned Structure — Led by founder Gianfranco and his son Dario, who holds 51% ownership, both with direct operational roles.
1Reinvestment of Profits — Consistently reinvested or held as reserves to strengthen stability and protect employment continuity.
2ISO 9001 & Equality — Certified since year one, with recruitment and pay free from bias on gender, ethnicity, or belief.
3Pay Transparency (dark cell) — Highest salary is 3x the lowest and 1.91x the average; executive pay sits at 1.41x the average.