- Pier Carlo Boggio
“Where possible, Always strive to leave things better than how you found them”
We innovate and develop sustainable products and solutions for spaces that transform people’s lives.
We innovate and develop products and solutions
Every day we strive to offer products rich in design and graphic proposal, that is why we work with Italian designers that accompany our design and portfolio development processes. In addition, we are constantly researching new technologies that we can incorporate into our products and this is how we manage to have products with features such as:
Requires low maintenance and are easy to clean with low-environmental impact products.
Thanks to its easy cleaning and inert nature, no bacteria can grow on their surface. Once installed Ceramics are not a source of polluting emissions.
Ceramic is a fire-resistant material, which reduces the risk of fire making it a safe choice for any space.
The color of our ceramic tiles won't fade, even under direct sunlight. This exceptional UV resistance, along with their inherent strength and durability, guarantees their appearance will remain for years to come. As a result, they offer a much longer lifecycle compared to other materials.
We are constantly seeking for new raw materials that allow us to improve the quality of our products and, where possible, reduce the environmental impact.
We incorporated new additives into the manufacturing process, which allowed us to decrease the use of other raw materials, generating a 4% reduction per m2 in greenhouse gas emissions during the production process.
UV Resistant & Colorfast:
High UV resistance ensures the product's color and appearance will not fade or degrade over time.
Exclusive Formats:
Available in 40x60 cm and hexagonal shapes, exclusive to Alfa.
Single-Batch Guarantee:
For large-scale projects, we guarantee single-batch production for orders up to 5,000-6,000 m², ensuring perfect color and texture consistency across the entire batch production.
We propose and promote strategies for the reduction and offsetting of GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions throughout our entire value chain.
Our process primarily uses natural gas, one of the fuels with the lowest GHG emissions.
We are exploring alternative fuels and energy sources, such as hydrogen and solar power.
Our energy management initiatives have led to a 1.2%* reduction in energy consumption across our ceramic, stoneware, and paint production processes, resulting in a total saving of 75 TJ
With our dry grinding processes for raw materials, we save 0.5 m³ of gas per square meter produced. Based on this, in 2024 we avoided the use of more than 6 million m³ of gas, avoiding the emission of over 14 thousand tons of CO2.
*Compared to 2023 consumption.
We recognize water as an essential resource. Our water management strategy is therefore designed to achieve two key goals: protecting and conserving this vital resource, while ensuring our operational continuity. Through concrete initiatives, we use water responsibly, successfully reducing our water intensity. This culminates in a zero-discharge production process, where 100% of our wastewater is treated, recirculated, and reused.
100% of our clay milling:
the primary raw material for our ceramic and quarry products—is performed using a dry process. While this method is more complex and demands meticulous attention to detail to maintain our high quality standards, it significantly reduces water consumption compared to conventional wet milling.
Alfa was a global pioneer in this technology, and we continue to believe it is the most sustainable way to produce ceramic tiles. This commitment translates into a tangible impact: we save at least 2.9 liters of water for every square meter of ceramic we produce.
The circular economy is an essential framework for rethinking how we manage resources. We continue to advance its implementation, committed to finding solutions that allow us to reduce waste, optimize the use of materials, and move towards a more sustainable operation.
We implement innovative practices and collaborate closely with partners to transform our waste management. From product design to collaboration throughout the supply chain, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and maximizing resource efficiency.
Among the actions we undertake:
• We recover process sludge for reincorporation into production processes.
• 100% of non-conforming material is reincorporated and utilized.
• Reusing 100% of finished products that suffer breakage or damage.
• 100% of the organic waste generated is composted and used within the complex for landscaping and beautification efforts.
• We recover and repair the pallets used for logistical management in the delivery of our products.
• We recover more than 90% of the waste generated through recycling and/or reuse processes.
• We actively participate in a collection plan for containers and packaging for the recovery of post-consumer material.
• We are certified as a "Company Committed to the Circular Economy" by the FENALCO Solidario Corporation Colombia
We are dedicated to enriching the lives and futures of children and adolescents in the communities we serve by providing greater academic and social opportunities. To this end, we continue to invest in programs and projects focused on three key areas: improving educational infrastructure, strengthening teaching quality, and fostering skills that empower young people.
Our continued impact in 2024 is highlighted by the following achievements:
• Bilingualism: In the rural campuses near our production facilities, 213 children received additional support during their school day, which allowed them to reinforce their English language learning. Thanks to the 467 hours of training dedicated to our students, 68.4% of them have managed to raise their English proficiency level, acquiring a valuable skill that allows them to build self-confidence and prepare to face an increasingly interconnected world.
• Football with Heart: 110 children and young people participated in this program, which using their free time productively through the practice of football. During the first year of implementing this initiative a 16.4% increase was achieved in the participants' acquisition of socio-emotional skills, contributing to the solution of the main problems affecting this population, such as violence, delinquency, and school dropout.
• Environmental Education: Workshops were held with children and young people with the aim of promoting environmental awareness, educating about the importance of the conservation of the ecosystems of the Bogotá savanna, especially wetlands and páramos, for the promotion of sustainable practices, in alliance with the local environmental authority.
EDUCATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Together with the local government and the support of Alfa volunteers, we carried out improvements to classrooms and common areas of 4 Educational Institutions, where we benefited 5,404 students and teachers, ensuring adequate educational environments that promote learning and coexistence.
We recognize that decent work and entrepreneurship are fundamental to building thriving communities. Reflecting this, our community initiatives evolved in 2024 to focus on training, support, and opportunity creation aimed at boosting workforce integration and fostering local entrepreneurship.
To achieve this, our key focus areas were:
• Vocational School and Work Skills: a program providing socio-occupational guidance to empower individuals in making informed decisions about their educational and professional futures.
• We supported the Soacha Secretary of Education in conducting a socio-occupational assessment of young people in the municipality to provide guidance for the development of a multi-campus university.
• Inclusive Entrepreneurship: We contribute to the economic development of young people and women in Soacha by providing training and guidance to strengthen businesses.
• We facilitated the participation of 7 of our women entrepreneurs in commercial spaces, generating sales of over USD $4.000.
• We actively engage with local development networks, collaborating on service fairs that provide support and guidance to more than 2,100 Soacha residents.
We are committed to creating safer and more comfortable living environments, and this is demonstrated by our continuous efforts to evolve and strengthen our livability programs. Along with projects focused on enhancing social and community spaces, in 2024 we also supported improvements to the homes of our employees.
• Building Dreams with Alfa: We improved the infrastructure conditions of community infrastructure, as well as local organizations and institutions that provide social services with a direct impact on more than 1,932 people. This, through the donation of Alfa products, such as ceramics, quarry tiles, paints, and adhesives, fostering the collaboration and the strengthening of the social participation, enabling communities to come together and work towards their well-being.
• In Orange Construction:In 2024, we introduced a program that truly exemplifies what it means to be part of the Alfagres. This initiative provides employees with access to financial assistance and Alfa construction materials to help them renovate and enhance their living spaces.
We have made considerable progress by consolidating a structured corporate volunteering program that reflects the commitment of our employees and underscores the company's core values. This program demonstrates our team's passion and drive to make a positive difference in the communities where we operate.
• Growing Together: Inspiring and preparing upper-level high school students through engaging talks and discussions with volunteers about their academic and professional experiences.
• Youth Entrepreneur Mentoring: Support for rural youth in developing and implementing productive projects.
• Environmental Volunteering: Actions focused on protecting and improving the environment, as well as promoting environmental education.
• Infrastructure Enhancement: Improvement initiatives for educational and community infrastructure.
• Charity: Charitable initiatives primarily aimed at children and adolescents to facilitate their access to recreational activities and educational materials.
In 2024, we participated in more than 10 volunteering events, with 113 volunteers donating more than 350 hours.