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 2024, 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 2024
b. Aquafil's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Aquafil's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Aquafil's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Aquafil reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 541.38 million, representing 99.9% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 274.42 million of Aquafil's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 50.6% 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 Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Aquafil's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 26.5%,reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 2,966.67%,highlighting Aquafil's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Aquafil's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Aquafil reported that EUR 541.38 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 99.9% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 274.42 million (50.6% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 49.2% 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 2024, Aquafil reported that EUR 274.42 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 50.6% of its total turnover.a
This strong alignment suggests that Aquafil has strategically integrated environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition.
Aquafil's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aquafil's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Aquafil reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 50.3%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.3%
How much revenue does Aquafil earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Aquafil reported that EUR 272.69 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 50.3% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Aquafilprimarily focuseson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Aquafil's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Aquafil reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 33.93 million,representing 99.8% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 20.56 million of Aquafil's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 60.5% 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
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Have Aquafil's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 14.15%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 273.46%,highlighting Aquafil's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Aquafil's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Aquafil reported that EUR 33.93 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 99.8% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 20.56 million (60.5% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 39.3% 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 2024, Aquafil reported that EUR 20.56 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 60.5% of its total capital investment.a
This strong alignment suggests that Aquafil is directing a significant portion of its capital investments toward environmentally sustainable assets or activities, reinforcing a strategic focus on long-term sustainability.
Aquafil's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aquafil's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
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How is Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Aquafil reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 58.9%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 1.6%
How much Aquafil is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Aquafil allocated EUR 20.02 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 58.9% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Aquafilis prioritizing climate-focused investments as a central part of its overall capital strategy.a
Insights into Aquafil's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Aquafil reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 24.01 million,representing 100% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 13.50 million of Aquafil's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 55.9% 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
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Have Aquafil's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)increased by 11.8%,pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 217.61%,highlighting Aquafil's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Aquafil's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Aquafil reported that EUR 24.01 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 100% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 13.50 million (55.9% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 43.6% 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 2024, Aquafil reported that EUR 13.50 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 55.9% of its total operational expenditure.a
This strong alignment suggests that Aquafil is allocating a significant share of its operating budget to environmentally sustainable activities, signaling a strategic emphasis on day-to-day sustainability performance.
Aquafil's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Aquafil's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
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How is Aquafil's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Aquafil reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 55.3%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.6%
How much of Aquafil's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Aquafil allocated EUR 13.34 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 55.3% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Aquafilis focusing a significant share of its operational spending on supporting climate action through its day-to-day activities.a
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