SUSTAINABILITY
We strive to provide value to every drop by optimizing the use of resources for the growth and care of plants in order to provide food and well-being for people and the plant.
The Sustainability Report is a valuable tool for sharing Irritec’s commitment and the path we are taking in pursuing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
We pursue multiple areas of common benefit, with a particular focus on the environment, the land and the local communities where we operate.
We act with responsibility and transparency for the well-being of people and the development of a sustainable supply chain in agriculture and groundskeeping.
Micro-irrigation: the most sustainable method
Micro-irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method because it allows the distribution of water and nutrient solutions in small amounts and with greater frequency. This maintains the ideal moisture level in the root zone to precisely irrigate any type of crop. The water for irrigation and nutrients for fertigation are conveyed according to the actual needs of the crop.
It is by far the most efficient method, up to 95%*, resulting in considerable water and energy resource savings compared to sprinkler and traditional irrigation (track or flow), which respectively yield efficiencies of 68% and 50%.
There are two types of micro-irrigation: micro-spraying and drip irrigation. Drip irrigation systems require lower operating pressures which reduces pumping costs. It can also be applied if the water quality is poor or the soild has a high salt content. Lastly, drip irrigation systems require less labor, which can be optimized and dedicated to management practices such as automatic irrigation and fertigation.
*The information and/or results presented here are explained in greater detail and placed in context in our Sustainability Report.
“We are a leader in efficient irrigation, but our mission can only be considered accomplished when every person who looks at a tomato when shopping wonders how much water was used to irrigate it.”
Giulia Giuffrè, Irritec S.p.A. CSO and Board Member
2021 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer for water management
“We are a leader in efficient irrigation, but our mission can only be considered accomplished when every person who looks at a tomato when shopping wonders how much water was used to irrigate it.”
Giulia Giuffrè, Irritec S.p.A. CSO and Board Member
2021 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer for water management
Our commitment to
sustainable development
For Irritec, promoting proper waste disposal is essential, including packaging waste. Italian regulations on environmental labeling support the classification and dissemination of useful information for both companies and consumers.
Throughout Italy and around the world, we pursue sustainable development goals within the United Nations Global Compact Program.
Our partners for sustainable development
