Aquafil S.p.A. is an Italian multinational manufacturer specializing in polyamide 6 fibers, polymers, and synthetic yarns, renowned for pioneering the circular economy in the textile sector since its ... Aquafil S.p.A. is an Italian multinational manufacturer specializing in polyamide 6 fibers, polymers, and synthetic yarns, renowned for pioneering the circular economy in the textile sector since its founding in 1965 in Arco, Italy. The company produces high-quality nylon yarns for carpets, serving global leaders in residential, automotive, luxury, and contract sectors as the top supplier of bulk continuous filament worldwide. It also supplies nylon yarn for garments to prestigious brands like Prada, Burberry, and Gucci, alongside engineering services and polymers for plastic molding in fashion accessories and furniture. Central to its operations is ECONYL® regenerated nylon, launched in 2011, which transforms nylon waste from pre- and post-consumer sources—including fishing nets and carpets—into premium material via a closed-loop regeneration system, maintaining equivalent performance to virgin nylon. With facilities across 13 countries on three continents and nearly 2,390 employees, Aquafil S.p.A. integrates sustainability holistically, earning accolades like EcoVadis Platinum status and advancing initiatives such as R2R for recyclable carpets and Agenda 2030 for ESG goals, positioning it as a leader in eco-innovative textiles.
In 2025, Aquafil was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Aquafil has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Aquafil are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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a. Aquafil's Annual Report 2025
b. Aquafil's Annual Report 2024
c. Aquafil's Sustainability Report 2023
d. Aquafil's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Aquafil's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Aquafil reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 52.48 million, representing 10.1% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 14.15 million of Aquafil's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 2.7% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Aquafil's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
Have Aquafil's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 93.25%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 94.66%, suggesting that Aquafil may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of Aquafil's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that EUR 52.48 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 10.1% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 14.15 million (2.7% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 7.4% of Aquafil's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Aquafil's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that EUR 14.15 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.7% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Aquafil's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aquafil's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
How is Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 2.61%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.09%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Aquafil earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that EUR 13.59 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 2.61% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Aquafilhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Aquafil's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Aquafil reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 3.48 million,representing 14.6% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 1.95 million of Aquafil's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 8.2% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Aquafil's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
Have Aquafil's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)decreased by 84.53%,indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 86.45%,suggesting that Aquafil may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Aquafil's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that EUR 3.48 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 14.6% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 1.95 million (8.2% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 6.4% of Aquafil's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Aquafil's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that EUR 1.95 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 8.2% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Aquafil is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Aquafil's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aquafil's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 7.9%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.3%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Aquafil is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Aquafil allocated EUR 1.88 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 7.9% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Aquafilhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Aquafil's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Aquafil reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 4.73 million,representing 20% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 3.35 million of Aquafil's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 14.5% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Aquafil's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Opex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
Have Aquafil's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)decreased by 71%,indicating a long-term decline in sustainability-related operational spending, which may reflect shifting priorities or reduced emphasis on green initiatives.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 74.06%, suggesting that Aquafil may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
How much of Aquafil's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that EUR 4.73 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 20% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 3.35 million (14.5% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 5.5% of Aquafil's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Aquafil's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that EUR 3.35 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 14.5% of its total operational expenditure.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Aquafil is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.
Aquafil's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aquafil's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
How is Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Aquafil reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 13.8%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.7%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Aquafil's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Aquafil allocated EUR 3.20 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 13.8% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Aquafilis moderately integrating climate considerations into its ongoing operations, with potential to scale up climate-aligned spending.a
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