“Sustainability is not a department at Designa — it is our culture, our conscience, and our way of creating beauty responsibly.”
Since the earliest foundations of our family’s ceramic legacy, we have believed that innovation must walk hand in hand with responsibility. For over three decades, the Designa Group has evolved not only as a pioneer in porcelain design but also as a guardian of the planet that inspires it.
Our sustainability philosophy is not an afterthought — it is woven into every process, from the raw materials we select to the energy that powers our kilns. Each tile and slab represents a promise: to deliver excellence while preserving the integrity of our environment for future generations.
“To create beauty that endures, we must protect the nature that inspires it.”
Our long-term environmental roadmap — Designa Green Vision 2030 — outlines clear, measurable objectives across energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and circular production. By 2030, we aim to:
Operate with 100% renewable energy across all manufacturing units
Achieve zero wastewater discharge through complete recycling systems.
Implement closed-loop raw material recovery, reducing mining impact.
Decrease carbon emissions per square meter of production by 40%
Obtain global sustainability certifications (LEED, ISO 14001, BREEAM).
This vision drives our commitment to a future where design excellence is synonymous with environmental stewardship.
Designa’s production ecosystem has been meticulously engineered to minimize ecological impact while maximizing operational efficiency.
Each of our >8 manufacturing facilities operates under a closed-circuit environmental model:
Water Recycling Plants recover and reuse 100% of process water.
Waste Heat Recovery Systems convert kiln exhaust into reusable energy..
Dust Filtration Units ensure clean air emission well below global limits
Digital Firing Optimization reduces energy waste and ensures precision.
Recycling of Production Waste: up to 98% of unfired and fired rejects are reincorporated into new bodies
By maintaining continuous monitoring across production, we ensure that sustainability remains a live, measurable, and evolving discipline.
“Efficiency is not only technical; it is ethical — the art of doing more with less, beautifully.”
Over 90% of Designa’s raw materials are of natural origin, sourced from responsible quarries and verified suppliers. We work closely with regional partners to ensure:
Ethical extraction with minimal landscape disruption.
Prioritization of nearby quarries to reduce CO₂ from transport.
Compliance with environmental restoration policies post-extraction.
Our Material Traceability Program ensures transparency throughout the supply chain — allowing every architect, builder, and client to understand the journey of the product they specify.
Designa’s philosophy is clear: the earth gives, and we must give back through mindful creation.
At Designa, sustainability extends beyond production into architectural application. Our porcelain slabs are designed for durability, versatility, and low maintenance — ensuring reduced life-cycle cost and environmental impact.
Extended Lifespan – Non-porous and chemically inert, Designa porcelain surfaces do not degrade over time
Hygienic Surfaces: – Naturally resistant to mold and bacteria, reducing the need for harsh cleaning chemicals
Thermal Efficiency: – Porcelain’s natural reflectivity contributes to energy savings in indoor spaces.
Recyclable Composition: – At the end of their lifecycle, slabs can be crushed and reintroduced into new production cycles.
“True sustainability begins when design decisions improve not only the environment but also the experience of living.”
Our technological innovation has a dual purpose — to elevate performance and to reduce impact. We have replaced traditional kilns with digital energy management systems that optimize gas consumption, ensuring each firing cycle uses the minimum energy required.
We’ve adopted:
LED-based illumination across plants.
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for motor efficiency
Solar integration systems that supply a portion of our daily operational load.
Green transport logistics, reducing packaging waste and optimizing routes.
Every watt saved contributes to our mission of cleaner, smarter manufacturing.
Our ongoing sustainability journey is recognized through global certifications and audits that validate our efforts:
ISO 14001: Environmental Management
ISO 50001: Energy Management Systems
ISO 9001: Quality Management
LEED & BREEAM compatibility reports
Compliance with EU Ecolabel Standards
Designa’s environmental management framework is audited annually to ensure continual improvement and alignment with international standards.
Our vision extends far beyond factory walls. We believe porcelain can contribute to the construction of smarter, greener cities.
Designa’s slabs are ideal for ventilated façade systems, improving thermal insulation and energy performance. They contribute to LEED credits through:
Use of recycled content.
Reflective surfaces that reduce urban heat islands.
Long-lasting, maintenance-free performance reducing resource consumption.
Architects and developers who choose Designa become part of an ecosystem that believes in aesthetic sustainability — where design beauty and ecological responsibility coexist seamlessly
Sustainability at Designa is also about people. We ensure safe working conditions, skill development, and community engagement across all our facilities.
Our social programs include:
Education support for local communities.
Health and wellness initiatives for employees.
Equal opportunity policies and diversity inclusion.
We believe that a truly sustainable company grows not only through technology but through humanity.
What makes porcelain sustainable is not just how it’s made — but how long it lasts. Designa surfaces are timeless, resisting wear, fading, and decay for decades. Each slab is designed to outlast trends, proving that true luxury lies in longevity.
Our commitment to sustainability is a reflection of our aesthetic philosophy — creating materials that enrich human spaces while honoring natural balance.
“Luxury, when born from conscience, becomes timeless.”
Our Designa Green Labs division continues to pioneer the next era of eco-materials:
Development of bio-based glazes using natural pigments
Introduction of carbon-neutral product ranges.
Continuous experimentation with hydrogen-ready kilns for zero-emission firing.
These initiatives ensure that every innovation today contributes to a cleaner tomorrow — making Designa a benchmark in sustainable porcelain for the world’s most visionary architects.
Designa Surfaces stands as a symbol of the new generation of global porcelain — where Italian artistry meets Indian ingenuity, and responsibility meets refinement.
Our sustainability journey is not a milestone; it is an endless pursuit — because the future of design is not only about how it looks, but how kindly it lives with the world around it.
“We craft not just tiles, but a legacy — one that the planet can live with, proudly.”
