Made Green in Italy
“Made Green in Italy” is a symbol of sustainability, awarded to Italian products that demonstrate a reduced environmental impact throughout their entire lifecycle.
This certification aims to promote sustainable production practices and to provide consumers with reliable information on the sustainability of the products they purchase.
THE MEANING OF THE LOGO
The logo represents a company’s commitment to respecting the strict environmental standards set by “Made Green in Italy”, the voluntary national scheme for the evaluation and communication of the environmental footprint of products. The scheme is governed by ITALIAN DECREE No. 56 of 21 March 2018, implementing Italian Law No. 221 of 28 December 2015
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
To earn the right to display the “Made Green in Italy” logo, a product must:
- Be made in Italy.
- Meet specific sustainability requirements throughout the product’s entire lifecycle, from the production of the raw materials to its ultimate disposal.
- Satisfy analysis under the European Union’s Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology.
GOALS
- Transparency: To provide consumers with clear, verifiable information on products’ environmental performances.
- Sustainability:
To encourage companies to continuously improve their production practices, in order to reduce their environmental impact. - Competitiveness:
To showcase the excellence of Italian products on the global market, through official recognition of their sustainability.
BENEFITS FOR CONSUMERS
- Reliability:
A guarantee that the product meets high standards of sustainability. - Informed choice:
Consumers can make conscientious purchasing choices, favouring products that help to protect the environment. - Quality:
Confirmation of the high quality of certified products, resulting from sustainable production practices.
“Made Green in Italy” represents an important step towards a more sustainable future, while showcasing the excellence and respect for the environment of Italian products. Thanks to this certification, companies can demonstrate their commitment to the environment while consumers can make more informed and sustainable choices.
FACT SHEET FOR CONSUMERS: BARBERA EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Barbera’s ANNIVERSARIO Extra-Virgin Olive Oil is produced by Manfredi Barbera & Figli S.p.A., in Custonaci, Sicily.
This high-quality olive oil is packaged in half-litre bottles.
ORGANIC PGI ANNIVERSARIO EVO OIL
This unique product has been created in full compliance with the criteria of the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security’s “Made Green in Italy” programme, thus guaranteeing a low environmental impact throughout its entire lifecycle.
Not only does Barbera’s Anniversario Extra-Virgin Olive Oil celebrate our long tradition of excellence, but it also demonstrates our continued commitment towards environmental sustainability.
Thanks to the implementation of sustainable practices at every stage of production, we can offer our customers a high-quality product that helps to protect the environment.
EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The company has conducted a study in order to evaluate the environmental impact of its extra-virgin olive oil throughout its entire lifecycle, including the following stages:
1. Growing and Harvesting the Olives
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The olives are grown mainly in the region of Custonaci.
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All the agricultural holdings within the supply chain are certified for organic production.
2. Crushing
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The olives are crushed at the Orobelice S.r.l. and Manfredi Barbera & Figli S.p.A. mills in the province of Trapani.
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The Manfredi Barbera mill uses an experimental plant with four different systems for milling olives.
3. Production and Packaging
The olive oil produced is packaged at the Manfredi Barbera & Figli S.p.A. plant.
4. Distribution
The packaged olive oil is distributed both in Italy and abroad.
RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The product achieved excellent results in the following impact categories:
- Climate Change: 48.38 µPt
- Land Use: 2.28 µPt
- Impoverishment of Resources, Water: 17.18 µPt
The total environmental impact is 62.84 µPt, placing the olive oil in performance class A under the “Made Green in Italy” national voluntary scheme.
| Result for Barbera Extra-Virgin Olive Oil | Class A threshold | Performance Class |
| 67,84 | 147 | Class A |
The EVO oil made by Manfredi Barbera & Figli S.p.A., certified in accordance with the “Made Green in Italy” scheme, releases less than 50% of the emissions set as the maximum limit for use of the logo under the rules of the scheme.
CONCLUSIONS
Barbera’s Extra-Virgin Olive Oil represents excellence not only in terms of product quality, but also in its commitment to environmental sustainability. As a company, Manfredi Barbera & Figli S.p.A. adopts sustainable practices throughout all stages of production, from growing the olives to distributing the final product, helping to reduce its environmental impact and to promote sustainable development.