Sustainable Technologies
Environmental Footprint: Measure, Improve, Sustain.
Act Today, Secure Tomorrow
As we grapple with the tangible repercussions of climate change and human-induced natural system degradation, the time to respond is now. There's a path forward—a journey toward understanding our current environmental impact and strategically designing measures for improvement and mitigation.
Let us be your ally in this vital mission
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Our Services
At Ethos, we offer a comprehensive suite of sustainability services designed to help businesses reduce their environmental impact, comply with regulations, and enhance their market positioning through concrete and measurable actions.
Our services support companies in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, food production, and biotechnology, providing tailored strategies that align with global sustainability standards.
Renewable Energy – Biogas and Biomethane Project Development
We assist companies in developing and optimizing renewable energy projects, focusing on:
- Biogas and biomethane plants, from feasibility studies to technology selection and permitting.
- Solar energy projects, including site assessment and regulatory compliance.
Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that investments are technically viable, economically sound, and environmentally sustainable.
Biogas Plant Monitoring, Support and Biological Assistance
We provide continuous support for biogas and biomethane plants, ensuring stable and efficient operation. Our services include:
- Biological monitoring to optimize anaerobic digestion performance.
- Technical assistance for process troubleshooting and efficiency improvements.
- Customized operational training for plant personnel to enhance performance and compliance with best practices.
By ensuring a well-balanced and efficient biogas production process, we help businesses maximize their energy output and economic returns while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Training & Capacity Building
We offer specialized training for companies, professionals, and researchers on:
- Sustainability strategies and circular economy principles
- Biogas and biomethane plant operation and optimization
- Nutrient recovery, composting, and waste valorization
- Renewable energy systems and regulatory frameworks
Our courses combine theory and hands-on practice, ensuring participants gain practical tools to implement sustainability effectively.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – A Key to Sustainability Certification
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a powerful tool to quantify the environmental impact of a product, process, or service. We conduct detailed LCA studies to assess environmental performance from raw material extraction to disposal, helping companies:
- Meet EU sustainability criteria for biogas and biometano projects, supporting access to incentives and regulatory compliance.
- Obtain sustainability certifications such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and carbon footprint assessments (ISO 14067)
- Identify hotspots of environmental impact and optimize production processes for a lower footprint.
LCA is especially relevant for biomethane projects, where it plays a crucial role in demonstrating sustainability compliance for RED II Directive requirements, and access to green financing opportunities.
Prospective Life Cycle Assessment for R&D
For companies developing new products or technologies, our Prospective LCA services allow for:
- Early-stage identification of environmental hotspots in product development.
- Strategic decision-making to enhance eco-design and sustainability performance.
- Meeting future market and regulatory expectations with sustainability-driven innovation.
This proactive approach reduces long-term environmental costs and increases market readiness.
Greener Agriculture & Industry – Impact Reduction
We develop custom sustainability strategies to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact. Our services include:
- Optimization of agricultural and industrial production processes to lower emissions.
- Carbon offsetting programs for companies seeking net-zero solutions.
- Support in adopting regenerative agriculture and sustainable land management practices.
Facilitating Research & Innovation – Sustainability in R&D
We actively collaborate with research institutions, startups, and businesses to develop sustainable innovations in:
- Agriculture and food systems
- Biotechnology and circular economy solutions
- Renewable energy and waste-to-energy technologies
Additionally, we support companies in writing funding proposals for research projects, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and funding requirements.
Why Choose Ethos?
- Tailored sustainability solutions aligned with your business goals.
- Expert guidance in achieving compliance, certifications, and funding opportunities.
- Proven expertise in renewable energy, biogas, biomethane, agriculture, and circular economy.
- Practical, results-driven approach that translates sustainability into business value.
Our approach and philosophy
ASSESS
UNDERSTAND
ACT
The Team
MAURIZIO CAVALLI
GIULIANA D'IMPORZANO
Veterinarian and Renewable Energy Enthusiast
Agronomist LCA practicioner
Passionate about agriculture, the environment, and the future of our planet, Ph.D. in Agroecology, she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical, sustainable applications in the field of agriculture.
Scientific expertise in animal science and Ph.D. in pharmacology, with a deep-rooted passion for renewable energy. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the development of renewable energy projects and carbon offsetting initiatives.
DANIELLA MAGLI
THE ENVIRONMENT
Architech Land planner
Accomplished architect and land planner. Her expertise lies in balancing the demands of environmental sustainability with legal compliance and aesthetic harmony. Daniela's approach is characterized by a deep respect for the land and a commitment to sustainable development.
Contacts
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Our larger contribution to sustainability
Some of the research projects we contributed
DIGI-CAT: digitizable process for producing biostimulants from digestate catalysis to enhance crop health and yield. Bandi a Cascata - Programma NODES 0000036 - PNRR – M4C2 - Avviso 3277 del 30.12.2021
LIFE DOP : Demonstrative mOdel of circular economy Process in high quality dairy industry. Project for the development of a sustainable production model in the Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano PDO chains
LIFE VITISOM : Development and demonstration of innovative technology to manage vineyard organic fertilization
SABANA: Sustainable integrated Algae Biorefinery for the production of bioactive compounds for agriculture aNd Aquaculture.
Selected publications
Ceriani, M., D’Imporzano, G., De Nisi, P., Pilu, S., Pettinaroli, C., Gugliucci, W., Pasini, T., Rapone, I., Adani, F., 2024. Oil cake recovery supports biofuel production sustainability from second-generation non-edible oil-crops. Bioresour. Technol. Reports 25, 101798. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2024.101798
Ceriani, M., D’Imporzano, G., Nisi, P. De, Ghidoli, M., Rapone, I., Pilu, S., Adani, F., 2024. Improving biodiesel sustainability by double-cropping oilseed and oil-less seed cake recovery: A field approach in northern Italy. Energy Convers. Manag. X 24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100821
D’Imporzano, G., & Adani, F. 2023. Measuring the environmental impacts of sewage sludge use in agriculture in comparison with the incineration alternative. Science of The Total Environment, 905 (2023)167025. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SCITOTENV.2023.167025
Lovarelli, A. Tamburini, S. Garimberti, G. D’Imporzano*, F. Adani,* 2022. Life cycle assessment of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese with product environmental footprint method: A case study implementing improved slurry management strategies, Sci. Total Environ. 842 156856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156856.
D’Imporzano, G., Spina, F., Varese, C., Puglisi, E., Spini, G., Gramellini, C., Zaccanti, G., Beltrametti, F., Bava, A., Adani, F., 2018. Optimizing bioremediation of hydrocarbon polluted soil by Life Cycle Assessment (lCA ) approach Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 18, 2155–2162.
D’Imporzano, G., Pilu, R., Corno, L., Adani, F., 2018. Arundo donax L. can substitute traditional energy crops for more efficient, environmentally-friendly production of biogas: A Life Cycle Assessment approach. Bioresour. Technol. 267, 249–256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.07.053
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