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By making sustainability part of its overarching corporate strategy, the SÜDPACK Group is firmly committed to building a sustainable organization and protecting people and the environment. This commitment is anchored in our Sustainability Strategy 2030, which takes a holistic approach across ecological, economic, and social dimensions. In all areas. On all levels. And along the entire supply chain.
Our goal is Sustainability Leadership, and we use our EcoVadis rating to measure our progress in this area. We have once again improved on our previous results, achieving 86 out of 100 points. This places us among the top 1% of all companies assessed worldwide and has earned us a Platinum Medal for the second year in a row. This ranking confirms that sustainability and corporate responsibility are deeply embedded throughout the SÜDPACK Group and its value chain. It also reflects SÜDPACK’s specific sustainability goals.
Sustainability has always been an integral part of SÜDPACK’s corporate culture. Through our Sustainability Strategy 2030, we are actively helping to drive the sustainable transformation of both our company and our industry, working together with customers, partners, and employees to develop solutions for the future. With Sustainable Leadership as our guiding principle, we balance environmental and social responsibility, economic performance, and customer value.
At the heart of our strategy are three key areas of action: Circular Economy, Climate and Nature, and Social Responsibility. Together, they provide the framework for our goals, projects, and progress on the path to Sustainable Leadership.
Making sustainability measurable is an important part of responsible business practices. Using clearly defined metrics, we track our progress and ensure transparency around the achievement of our sustainability goals.
Since 2016, we have reported on our sustainability activities in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. The Sustainability Report ensures transparency around our goals, actions, and progress as we work to implement our Sustainability Strategy.
The current Sustainability Report shows how SÜDPACK puts sustainability into practice and is actively helping shape the transformation of the packaging industry. It illustrates how sustainability is becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy, processes, and the value chain, as well as how we are preparing to meet future regulatory requirements.
Our ISO 50001 certification for energy management and ISO 14001 certification for environmental management provide a solid foundation for using resources efficiently and continuously improving our environmental performance.
Our ISO 45001 and SA8000 certifications demonstrate our commitment to high standards in the areas of occupational safety and health, fair working conditions, and social responsibility. They help us support employee well-being while promoting responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
Our certifications to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 for medical products, and ISO 15378 for primary packaging materials used in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors confirm the high quality standards we maintain throughout our value chain.
The safety and quality of our packaging solutions are top priorities. By meeting BRCGS standards, we satisfy stringent requirements for product safety, hygiene, and traceability throughout the supply chain.
Independent certifications such as ISCC PLUS and FSC COC reinforce our commitment to sustainability and traceable supply chains.
Our food packaging solutions are developed in line with Design for Recycling principles and can incorporate recyclate from PCR or PIR sources, helping protect food quality throughout the value chain. They preserve freshness and flavor, extend product shelf life, and in turn help reduce food waste.
With innovative solutions such as PharmaGuard®, NutriGuard®, and MedGuard®, we develop packaging concepts for the medical, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics industries. This allows us to combine the highest standards of quality and hygiene – including under cleanroom conditions – with transparent traceability throughout the value chain.
For industrial applications, we offer custom functional films and compounds. We use recyclate, bio-based plastics, and solutions designed for circularity to support the responsible use of resources and the development of circular value chains.
Through its Sustainability Strategy 2030, SÜDPACK has set concrete goals in the areas of Circular Economy, Climate and Nature, and Social Responsibility. These include reducing CO₂e emissions, expanding our portfolio of recyclable packaging solutions, and promoting safe and attractive working conditions throughout the value chain.
SÜDPACK is certified to internationally recognized standards in environmental management, quality management, product safety, and sustainability. These include SA8000, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001 certifications covering social responsibility, environmental management, energy management, and occupational safety and health, as well as the ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 15378 quality standards and BRCGS for product safety. These standards are complemented by the EcoVadis sustainability rating and certifications such as ISCC PLUS and FSC COC.
The SÜDPACK Group continues to make consistent progress in implementing its Sustainability Strategy for 2030.
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