Prima Sole Components S.p.A.’s eighth Sustainability Report takes place within a complex macroeconomic and geopolitical context, marked by significant transformations in its core markets.

The automotive sector, which has always been strategic for our group, continues to experience a transition phase, strongly influenced by the reconversion processes associated with the ecological transition. This transformation entails a progressive redefinition of competitive balances, with a growing presence of Asian players, destined to play an increasingly central role in the global value chain.

The international landscape remains marked by ongoing geopolitical instability. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has now reached its third year, has been joined by a new front of tension in the Middle East with the resurgence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These events have continued to generate uncertainty in the markets, contributing to the volatility of raw material prices, particularly energy prices, which have recently reached historic highs. Although relative stabilization has occurred in 2024, raw material costs remain higher than pre-crisis levels.

In this scenario, the need for renewal and modernization of production processes is intensifying, both to meet the challenges of decarbonization—in line with the objectives set at the European level by the 2030 Green Deal—and to integrate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence into organizational and industrial models.

In this context our group has launched a structured process to measure the carbon footprint associated with its production processes, aimed at defining a credible decarbonization plan consistent with its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets (GHG). This plan will also be designed to support our customers’ sustainability strategies, thus contributing to the overall reduction of their carbon footprint along the entire value chain.

At the same time, have also started a study and experimentation phase aimed at understanding how AI can be applied to optimize production performance, improve the quality of our products, and make organizational management more efficient.

In this context, continuous training represents a strategic pillar for supporting technological and production evolution. Investing in our people’s skills means ensuring adaptability to change, enhancing human capital, and building a resilient organization capable of successfully addressing current and future challenges.

In a global landscape marked by deep technological, environmental, and geopolitical changes, we renew our commitment to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations. We will continue to invest in innovation, training, and environmental responsibility, strengthening a solid growth path shared with all our stakeholders.