
ACAL 4.0
Innovative production processes with low environmental impact of steel and aluminium chains’ co-financed with funds POR-CReO FESR 2014 - 2020 - RS 2020, Axis 1, Action 1.1.5 - Sub-action a1 - Call 2 “Research and development projects of MPMIs”.
The ACAL 4.0 Project aims to carry out innovative research with direct impact on the ‘fashion jewellery & fashion accessory’ sector. The pool of companies involved, C.D.C. S.R.L. (project leader), Valmet Plating S.R.L., STIL-MEC S.R.L., in interaction with the world of research in the sector, represented here by the Applied Electrochemistry Laboratory of the Department of Chemistry of the University of Florence, proposes to address and solve the problems, first of all technological, that today make it difficult to make available alternative materials to precious metals with more efficient processes in view of the intelligent factory.
The Project proposes to develop valid and eco-friendly technological solutions that overcome the problems related to the ennobling of aluminium and steel alloys, in line with the transformations required by luxury brands, orienting itself along the paths of the Research and Innovation Strategy, in line with the Smart Specialisation Strategy of the Region of Tuscany. The completeness and complementarity of the partnership is an integral part of the objective to meet the criteria of Industry 4.0 for the Project.
Total project cost: € 1,463,545.10
Total grant awarded: € 611,723.32
Certifications
C.D.C. srl values its employees and is committed to ensuring that the standards of excellence applicable to the sector and its employees comply with the company’s policies on working conditions, to ensure a clean working environment, healthy and safe, as well as the absence of discrimination and abuse. As a general reference for one’s ethics and fair conduct,
Quality Management System Certification ISO 9001
C.d.C.Srl is a company certified by the quality system ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, which defines the requirements for the implementation of a quality management system, in order to conduct business processes, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in the realization of the product and in the delivery of the service, to obtain and to increase the satisfaction of the customer.
C.D.C. srl operates under quality and safety insurance, according to the standards of excellence of the sector.
C.d.C. srl has always paid great attention to the realization of its products, so that they always meet high quality levels; C.d.c. srl wanted to extend this quality standard also to its internal organizational processes and it is for this reason that for over 10 years it has been certified ISO 9001:2015.
Certification of Environmental Management Systems according to ISO 14001
The company introduced an Environment Management System certified according to UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 in 2014.
The company is committed to controlling and reducing all environmental impacts resulting from its activities, ensuring compliance with the applicable mandatory requirements.
C.D.C. SRL is very attentive to environmental issues and for this reason it is equipped with an autonomous photovoltaic system both in the Campi and in the Arezzo premises in order to self-produce energy that can be used during the production process.
C.D.C. SRL also has a purification and suction plant in the galvanic area.
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Safety Management System Certification ISO 45001
Our company has chosen to become ISO 45001 certified to reaffirm our commitment to employee health and safety. This certification is a fundamental step towards ensuring a safe working environment that complies with international regulations. We want to minimise the risks of accidents at work and promote a culture of prevention. ISO 45001 allows us to continuously improve our processes and effectively monitor safety conditions. Furthermore, this certification reinforces the trust of our customers and partners, demonstrating our commitment to a healthy and safe working environment.
Corporate energy policy
CDC S.R.L., in view of its objectives and in the light of its mission, has decided to adopt and apply an energy management system compliant with the ISO 50001 Standard, with the intention of disseminating it and verifying its understanding by all internal staff.
Social Responsibility SA 8000
C.D.C. srl has decided to adopt and apply a management system of social responsibility in accordance with the SA8000 Standard, with the will to spread it and verify its understanding by all internal staff.
SA8000 (Social Accountability 8000) is the international standard for ensuring social responsibility, that is, the commitment to respect the rules of the work ethic and openly rejects all working conditions characterized by inhumanity, exploitation, unfair pay and unhealthy workplace. This rule is based on principles dictated by international references in the field of human and workers’ rights and in particular refers to the concepts of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO (International Labour Organization) Conventions, the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child and to Eliminate all forms of Discrimination against Women.
On 13/02/2024 C.D.C. obtained the Sa8000 Certificate
For information on the Social Responsibility Management System C.d.c. Srl contact the Social Performance Team: SA8000@cdcsrl.net

Contact details for handling complaints
Certification body RINAVia Corsica, 12, 16128 Genova
E-mail: SA8000@rina.org
Tel: +39 010 5385 703
Fax: +39 010 5385 895
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Certification Body:
Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS)
9 East 37th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 391-2106 Fax: (212) 684-1515
E-mail: saas@saasaccreditation.org
Suggestions & Complaints
“To submit suggestions or complaints anonymously on Social Responsibility issues you can use the following form”.
In recent years, C.D.C. Srl has obtained the following certifications:





