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ERCA TCS Among Italy’s Responsible Innovation Leaders

Published: November 12, 2024

Author: TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN

REVECOL® by ERCA TCS has been recognized in Fondazione Symbola’s GreenItaly 2024 Report for driving Sustainable Innovation in the Textile Industry

ERCA TCS – As a member of the ERCA Group and a leader in sustainable textile chemicals, Textile Chemical Solutions is pleased to announce that it has been featured in the esteemed GreenItaly 2024 Report. In partnership with Conai, Ecopneus, Enel, and Novamont, the Fondazione Symbola, Unioncamere, and the Istuto Guglielmo Tagliacarne published this research, which features more than 200 Italian businesses leading the way in innovation and sustainable economic growth.

The 300-page, in-depth GreenItaly Report provides a thorough examination of the statistics, trends, and anecdotes that highlight Italy’s green economy. One of the most important books on sustainable business practices in the nation, it is a thorough analysis that shows how sustainability strengthens and secures our economy for the future. In order to show how sustainability has become crucial to being competitive and relevant in the market, this year’s research highlights the growing trend of eco-investments, especially among micro and small businesses.

ERCA TCS represents an emblematic case of these initiatives, recognized in the GreenItaly 2024 Report for its commitment to sustainable textile chemistry and its significant contribution to strengthening circularity and consciousness in the textile sector, confirming the value and importance of the company’s innovations for a more responsible future.

The selection criteria for companies included in the report were based on:

responsible innovation and sustainability: companies that adopt eco-friendly practices and, in many cases, set new sustainability standards within their sectors
economic and environmental impact: the effectiveness of implemented solutions in reducing environmental impact and promoting circularity

The report features exemplary cases across sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, circular economy, and green technology, underscoring the role of sustainability within Italy’s business landscape.

ERCA TCS’s flagship product, REVECOL®, is spotlighted in the report as a groundbreaking innovation that transforms exhausted vegetable oil into high-performing, low-impact chemical auxiliaries for textile processing. REVECOL® reduces CO2 emissions by up to 72%, supporting a more sustainable textile industry. Additionally, its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) is certified by bluesign® Academy, measuring the total environmental impact in terms of Global Warming Potential (GWP) throughout its lifecycle.

REVECOL® by ERCA TCS has earned certifications from leading industry standards, including GRS, RCS, ZDHC,bluesign®, and GOTS, making it a preferred choice for brands and manufacturers aiming to meet high environmental standards. ERCA TCS continues to lead in sustainable innovation, with REVECOL® being an essential solution for companies seeking to adopt more circular and environmentally responsible practices in the textile sector.