EMAS - Success Story "Progeva Srl"

The example of Progeva Srl shows how small and medium-sized enterprises can use EMAS to achieve significant environmental gains even with limited resources. By focusing on process optimisation, renewable energy, and stakeholder engagement, the Italian waste-to-resource company has expanded treatment capacity, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthened community trust. Their experience demonstrates how structured management systems and phased improvements can help SMEs build a replicable pathway for continuous environmental improvement and long-term competitiveness, while also reducing operating costs.