Title: NEPD-1431-478_epd1010_Mapei_Confix-and-DS_2017.pdf
and ISO 14001 or EMAS-certified.Mapei’s strategy of internationalization is based on two main objectives: beingcloser to local needs and the lowest transport costs possible. With the declaredobjective of being close to buyers and clients, the strength of Mapei in the fivecontinents is to comply the requirements of each single country, and to use onlylocally-based managers and qualified personnel, without changing the approachof the Company.Mapei invests 12% of its company’s total work-force and 5% of its turnoverin Research & Development; in particular, 70% of its R&D efforts are directedto develop eco-sustainable and environmentally friendly products which giveimportant contribution to all main green rating for eco-sustainable buildingssuch as LEED and BREEAM.Furthermore, Mapei has developed a sales and technical service network withoffices all over the world and offers an efficient Technical Assistance Service thatis valued by architects, engineers, contractors and owners.