Environmental assessment and prioritization on a global scale
Brembo prioritized 49 sites across 3 continents based on the ecological sensitivity of surrounding territories, using satellite analysis and the XNatura Environmental Platform, to guide actions along the entire value chain.
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Braking systems: between supply chain dependencies and environmental impacts
The production of high-performance braking systems depends on raw materials such as cast iron, aluminium, steel and carbon-ceramic composites, subject to price volatility and geopolitical risks. Foundry processes require high energy and water consumption. Impacts include CO₂ and particulate emissions from smelting processes, metallic waste generation and water consumption. Downstream, the wear of discs and pads releases fine particles, contributing to non-exhaust particulate pollution, a central topic in European regulation.
Prioritizing 49 sites across 3 continents
Brembo needed a prioritisation system for ecological sensitivity of territories surrounding the 49 total sites.
A compliant reporting system was needed for CSRD, TNFD and GBF, with biodiversity indicators such as MSA to translate data into mitigation actions.
Satellite assessment on a global scale
XNatura structured the project on three levels: satellite assessment, site prioritisation and strategic consulting activity.
From analysis to global prioritization
A project that, through satellite analysis, enabled the prioritization of 49 sites distributed across 3 continents based on the ecological sensitivity of the territory in which they operate.
Remote Sensing across 49 global sites
In 2025, Brembo launched a satellite analysis of 49 sites through Remote Sensing. Satellite images, processed with artificial intelligence algorithms, provided an overview of the ecological sensitivity of the territory surrounding each site: land cover classification, MSA index calculation, pollinator abundance (PA) and identification of protected areas within 25 km of the sites, covering 24 owned facilities and 25 supply chain sites across 3 continents (Europe, Americas and Asia).
Site classification by territorial ecological sensitivity
Based on the analysis results, the 49 sites were classified according to the ecological sensitivity of the territory in which they operate. The analysis cross-referenced MSA indices, PA and proximity to protected areas to produce a priority matrix identifying territories with the highest ecological sensitivity.
Detailed reports and centralized dashboard
All data flows into the XNatura Environmental Platform, where Brembo can view biodiversity KPIs, climate risks, hydrogeological risks, and the dependency matrix for each site. The platform produces reports compliant with CSRD requirements and the TNFD framework, translating data into concrete mitigation actions along the entire value chain.
From prioritization to concrete interventions
The developed priority matrix has been integrated with the identification of strategic actions for mitigating the ecological risk of Brembo's site portfolio and its supply chain. The goal of the action framework is to transform prioritization into an operational mitigation and continuous improvement strategy.
From analysis to prioritization
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The satellite analysis produced a complete map of the ecological sensitivity of the territory surrounding the 49 sites across 3 continents, with MSA indices ranging from 6.2% to 91% in control areas. The analysis identified the sites operating in territories with high proximity to protected areas, providing Brembo with a quantitative prioritization for defining an intervention strategy.
Monitoring in action
Some of the key sections of the XNatura Environmental Platform.
Site visualization
Interactive map of 49 global sites with environmental indicators, MSA index, and biodiversity status for each location.
Impact and dependency matrix
Mapping of 6 production processes with the ENCORE matrix: ecosystem dependencies and severity classification for each site.
Site prioritization
Classification of 49 sites based on the ecological sensitivity of surrounding territory: MSA, protected areas, and climate risks.
Biodiversity status
Site biodiversity indices: Mean Species Abundance, natural habitat coverage, proximity to protected areas, and Key Biodiversity Areas.
Access the XNatura Environmental Platform
The platform Brembo uses to analyze the ecological sensitivity of the territory surrounding its 49 sites across 3 continents.
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XNatura supports industrial companies in prioritizing their sites on a global scale, assessing the ecological sensitivity of surrounding territories with satellite analysis, impact and dependency matrix, and a platform compliant with the main reporting standards, from CSRD to TNFD.
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