Responsible supply chain

Italpreziosi is among the most active Italian companies in promoting a transparent and traceable supply chain. Supplier selection follows strict criteria regarding:

origin of materials
respect for human rights
absence of armed conflict
compliance with OECD guidelines
adoption of the Due Diligence Management System according to RJC and LBMA standards

All activities are based on the Know Your Counterparty approach and a documented traceability system, ensuring that every precious metal processed complies with the highest social and environmental standards.

Mission

Mission and values

For over 40 years, Italpreziosi’s mission has been to be a point of reference in the precious metals supply chain by offering excellence, quality, safety, innovation and reliability. The company considers sustainability as the engine of a continuous improvement process that guarantees results over time and the strengthening of economic performance and reputation. Safeguarding the environment, protecting and promoting human rights, respecting safe and fair labor standards, also through technological innovation, represent the founding principles of the company’s way of operating, in line with the United Nations Agenda 2030.

Excellence and quality

Italpreziosi has always been committed to providing its customers with excellent quality products and services. Satisfying customer needs is a fundamental requirement for a long-lasting business. The company has adopted the quality management system certified according to the ISO 9001:2015 standard and constantly collects feedback from counterparts in line with the goal of continuous improvement. Thanks to the adoption of advanced refining techniques, capable of recovering gold, silver, platinum and palladium with extremely high levels of purity, Italpreziosi has achieved the LBMA Good Delivery certification for gold, attesting to the excellence and reliability of the entire production process.

Quality

Equal

Equal opportunities and inclusiveness

As stated in the Equity & Inclusion Policy, Italpreziosi actively pursues the creation of a non-discriminatory and fair working environment. The commitment extends along the entire supply chain through various training initiatives. In particular, for the company, gender equality represents a priority objective, demonstrated through active participation in initiatives aimed at enhancing the role of women inside and outside the workplace, the protection of their rights and the promotion of equal opportunities. This commitment is also guaranteed by the certification for Gender Equality and by adherence to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), a set of principles promoted by two United Nations institutions (UN Global Compact and UN Women) with the aim of supporting the growth of women in the business world.

Transparency and integrity

Italpreziosi is committed to ensuring transparency, monitoring the supply chain and paying attention to the origin and methods of acquisition of materials. This is possible thanks to continuous control through rigorous due diligence procedures, supported by certifications such as RJC “Chain of Custody” and “Code of Practice”, which establish ethical, social, environmental and human rights standards for responsible management of precious metals. The company is LBMA certified, attesting to the effectiveness of its internal traceability system. Italpreziosi is on the list of certified refiners of the Responsible Mineral Initiative (RMI), an initiative for companies in various sectors involved in responsible mineral supply chains. Through initiatives and collaborations with IPMI, WJI 2030 and IRMA, the company participates in the comparison and exchange of information and technologies to facilitate the achievement of sustainable development in the sector.

Integrity

Sustainability

Nature conservation, biodiversity and climate change

Italpreziosi promotes responsible and ethical business practices, with the aim of fostering a more inclusive and environmentally friendly market. Aware of the environmental risks posed by the precious metals sector, the company is committed to selecting, through rigorous qualification procedures, counterparties that respect high sustainability standards. Furthermore, it supports sustainable and continuous improvement through the sharing of best practices, in particular for the protection of biodiversity and the fight against climate change. Italpreziosi actively participates in collaborative projects with public bodies, international organizations and companies in the supply chain, committing to reducing environmental impact, in particular energy consumption, through a business model increasingly oriented towards climate sustainability.