PORTIONPACK GROUP
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
Marco Geith, CCO of PortionPack Group:
“Offering the best possible packaging for portioned food is at the core of our corporate strategy. That is why we develop all products and packaging according to requirements for their intended use. We always ensure that the quantity and thickness of the packaging material is optimally adjusted.
In this way, we ensure effective protection of the respective food and, at the same time, only use as much packaging material as is absolutely necessary. It starts with that – but the packaging material itself should also be sustainable. In the search for the optimal solution for sugar, we decided on a paper-based material from sustainable and responsible forestry. The material is 100% recyclable in the paper recycling process, ensuring that valuable raw materials are used multiple times. In general, we consider “recycling” the materials to be the best solution.
For our group of companies, the key lies in using valuable raw materials several times, conserving resources and thus significantly reducing CO2 emissions. We are therefore constantly working with partners on the development of appropriate materials for all segments of our portfolio.”
SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
PortionPack Group supports the Südzucker Group’s sustainability program. Special attention we pay to the goals that are most related to our business, in our direct influence and strive for a good balance between people, planet and profit. The visualization of the group-wide sustainability program provides a clear overview of these impact areas.
PEOPLE
We are committed to treating everybody equally
• We welcome people from all segments of society
• We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce
• We aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued
We are committed to protecting the health of our employees
Our target is to reduce the accident rate per million worked hours from 22 (2021) to 5 by 2026
We are committed to fighting against poverty
Collaborating with local foodbanks and charities in every country that we operate in
PLANET
With our portion packs
we avoid food waste
• Always the right amount of food for the respective consumption occasion
• They are long-lasting and reusable when not in use - this avoids food waste!
We are committed to reducing the amount of packaging material and switching to more sustainable material solutions
• We are constantly working on optimizing portion packs in terms of format and material specification, in order to ensure maximum protection of the ingredients, while using packaging materials as smartly as possible
• Our ambition is for 100 % of our packaging to be recyclable or compostable by design by 2030
We are committed to reducing our co2 emissions
Our global carbon emissions target is to reduce site-specific emissions ( scope1,2 ) per euro of revenue by 50 % from 2019 o 2030 and become net-zero by 2050
SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS OF PORTION PACKS
BENEFIT #1
AVOIDANCE OF FOOD WASTE WITH PORTION PACKS
When it comes to sustainability, food waste plays a primary role. Due to appropriate portioning, long shelf life and reusability in the case of non-consumption, portion packs help to reduce food waste – an important contribution to our environment!
BENEFIT #2
RESPONSIBLE USE OF ENERGY & WATER
In addition, small portions help to use energy and water responsibly, because additional cleaning steps or rinsing processes are avoided.