{"id":9180,"date":"2025-10-22T15:28:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prefer.eu\/sostenibilita\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T08:11:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:11:59","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prefer.eu\/en\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9180\" class=\"elementor elementor-9180 elementor-5231\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8439d52 pc-section-shape-background background-color-tertiary elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8439d52\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cecb7f2 z-index-2 pe-lg-4 my-lg-4\" data-id=\"cecb7f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80efb34 py-2 mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80efb34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GREEN<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f867c3e mb-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f867c3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PREFER Sustainability: safety, innovation, and respect for the environment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-547d6c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"547d6c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For over eighty years, PREFER has been a benchmark in Italy and worldwide for the <strong>manufacture of high-quality locks and security systems<\/strong>. Today, more than ever, our mission extends beyond the physical security of buildings: it embraces a commitment to <strong>protecting the environment, reducing our ecological impact and promoting a sustainable supply chain<\/strong>. Being a responsible company means investing in solutions that respect people, local communities and future generations. For PREFER, <strong>sustainability is a practical, everyday commitment<\/strong> that guides every stage of the manufacturing process: from raw material selection to product design, and from energy efficiency to industrial waste management.<\/p><p>The craftsmanship and attention to quality that have always distinguished PREFER are now combined with an ethical approach to manufacturing. Every <strong>lock, cylinder and security system<\/strong> is manufactured in accordance with the most stringent environmental standards, ensuring high performance and long-term durability. All our manufacturing processes take place in Italy, in efficient, modern facilities where technology meets environmental responsibility.<br \/>PREFER uses <strong>carefully selected, recyclable raw materials<\/strong>, prioritises <strong>metal alloys with a low environmental impact<\/strong> and optimises manufacturing stages to <strong>minimise waste and CO\u2082 emissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14e8c0c pc-section-shape-background shape-reverse background-color-tertiary elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14e8c0c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-077e532 z-index-2 pe-lg-4 my-lg-4\" data-id=\"077e532\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8a712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c8a712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Energy efficiency and sustainable innovation<\/strong><\/h3><p>Innovation is at the heart of PREFER. Every investment in research and development focuses on creating <strong>secure, durable and sustainable<\/strong> products.<br \/>Our production facilities have been progressively upgraded with energy-efficient technologies, LED lighting and heat recovery systems. Furthermore, PREFER has adopted <strong>renewable energy sources<\/strong>, actively contributing to reducing the company\u2019s carbon footprint. The goal is clear: <strong>to make manufacturing increasingly environmentally friendly<\/strong>, combining security and environmental responsibility without compromise.<\/p><h3><strong>Recycling, reduction and reuse: the 3Rs philosophy<\/strong><\/h3><p>At PREFER, sustainability is more than a concept: it is an everyday practice.<br \/>Every department follows the philosophy of the <strong>3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle<\/strong>.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Reduce<\/strong>: optimising energy and water consumption and eliminating production waste.<\/li><li><strong>Reuse<\/strong>: using recyclable materials and recovering metal components.<\/li><li><strong>Recycle<\/strong>: managing industrial waste responsibly through certified partners, in compliance with European regulations.<\/li><\/ul><p>Through this strategy, PREFER minimises waste, reduces environmental costs and promotes a responsible production cycle aligned with the principles of the circular economy.<\/p><h3><strong>Sustainable products and long-term durability<\/strong><\/h3><p>The sustainability of our products is ensured not only by environmentally friendly materials, but also by their <strong>long service life and lasting reliability<\/strong>.<br \/>A <strong>PREFER lock<\/strong> is designed to last, reducing the need for frequent replacements and limiting the environmental impact associated with replacing components. Every solution undergoes rigorous quality and durability testing to ensure <strong>consistent, long-lasting performance<\/strong>, meeting the expectations of the most demanding customers and international environmental requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e004fb pc-section-shape-background background-color-tertiary elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e004fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca3b1cf z-index-2 pe-lg-4 my-lg-4\" data-id=\"ca3b1cf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6551368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6551368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>A monitored supply chain and certified partners<\/strong><\/h3><p>For PREFER, sustainability is also a matter of <strong>shared responsibility<\/strong>. We work exclusively with suppliers and partners who share our values, ensuring a <strong>traceable, ethical and certified supply chain<\/strong>. Every stage of procurement, production and distribution is continuously monitored to ensure compliance with environmental and social regulations. This approach provides our customers with outstanding products and the reassurance of choosing a brand that <strong>operates with full respect for people and the planet<\/strong>.<\/p><h3><strong>Putting people at the heart of sustainability<\/strong><\/h3><p>For PREFER, sustainability extends beyond the environment: it also means <strong>caring for people<\/strong>. We promote workplace safety, continuous employee training and skills development. We invest in our employees\u2019 wellbeing, firmly believing that <strong>a sustainable company is, above all, a responsible community<\/strong>, capable of growing in harmony with the environment and society.<\/p><h3><strong>An ongoing commitment to the future<\/strong><\/h3><p>Looking ahead, PREFER continues to invest in <strong>sustainable technologies and advanced manufacturing processes<\/strong>. Our goal is to further reduce our environmental impact and actively contribute to the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Every innovation, every new lock and every design detail reflects our determination to <strong>build a safer, greener future<\/strong>.<\/p><p>With over 80 years of experience and a commitment to responsible innovation, PREFER reaffirms its leadership in <strong>Made in Italy locks and security systems<\/strong>. Our approach to sustainability is tangible, measurable and constantly evolving. Choosing PREFER means choosing <strong>quality, security and respect for the environment<\/strong>, today and for future generations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-db88c98 elementor-section-content-middle overlay-primary elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"db88c98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:200}\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d12b324\" data-id=\"d12b324\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88c1ab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88c1ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are you interested in our products?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e08336\" data-id=\"2e08336\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df18f70 btn-triangle text-lg-end overflow-hidden elementor-widget elementor-widget-porto_button\" data-id=\"df18f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"porto_button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-light btn-modern\" href=\"https:\/\/prefer.eu\/preventivo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span >Request quote<\/span><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GREEN PREFER Sustainability: safety, innovation, and respect for the environment For over eighty years, PREFER has been a benchmark in Italy and worldwide for the manufacture of high-quality locks and security systems. 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