Guala Pack S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:35,344 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:20,673 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:14,671 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:3%
Total Energy Consumption:79,154 MWh/year
Water Consumption:393,422 m3/year
Waste Generated:17,834 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 20% per metric ton of production volume
- Reduced electricity consumption by 4% per ton of output
- Reduced methane consumption by 32% per ton of output
- Only 5% of waste sent to landfill
Social Achievements
- 107 social initiatives supported worldwide
- 55,500 hours of training provided during the year
- Mental health initiative in Brazil
- Internships supporting a social cause in Mexico
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee
- Implemented a materiality analysis process
- Achieved EcoVadis bronze medal
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Regulatory uncertainty in the packaging sector
- Supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine
- Increased energy and raw material prices
- Limited availability of recycled materials suitable for food contact
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous monitoring of regulatory evolutions
- Support for employees in Ukraine
- Energy-saving initiatives
- Development of sustainable packaging solutions
- Collaboration with suppliers on sustainability matters
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 4/year
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics
- Sustainability assessment for suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, BRC, FSC, SEDEX, SMETA, ISCC Plus
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Pouch5®
- LamiNEXT™
- InnowebMONO™
- Papersnap®
Awards & Recognition
- Best Packaging contest awards for Pouch5®
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:37,520 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:22,851 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:14,669 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:3%
Total Energy Consumption:165,842 MWh/year
Water Consumption:373,639 m3/year
Waste Generated:17,268 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.41 Ton CO2/Ton of Output
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Workforce Development
- Community Investment
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Health and Safety
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 6% vs 2021
- Reduced fuel consumption by 19% vs 2021
- Approximately 3% of electricity consumed from renewable sources
- Reduced water withdrawals by 5% vs 2022
- Reduced waste generated by 3.2% vs 2022
- 77% of waste recycled or reused
Social Achievements
- ~€1M donated to charitable initiatives
- ~76,500 hours of training for workforce
- 90% of employees covered by ISO 45001 certification
- Approx. 50% of new hires under 30 years old
- 98% of employees have a permanent contract
Governance Achievements
- Updated Whistleblowing Procedure and implemented a new internal channel (Whistleblowing Portal)
- Commitment to Science Based Targets initiative to develop climate roadmap
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Commitment to Science Based Targets initiative to develop climate roadmap
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve ambitious European objectives set by PPWR by 2030 and 2040
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Geopolitical and humanitarian crises
- Inflation of raw materials and energy
- Lack of regulatory certainty in the packaging sector
- Limited availability of chemically recycled materials for food-safe packaging
- Low recycling rates for flexible packaging globally
Mitigation Strategies
- Energy-saving activities in plants
- Investments in increasingly circular packaging solutions
- Collaboration with technological partners
- ISCC PLUS certification for managing chemically recycled materials
- Shifting product portfolio towards monomaterial structures (Pouch5®)
- Engagement in value chain collaborations (CEFLEX)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 5/year
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics
- Sustainability assessment for global and EMEA suppliers
- Monitoring of safety KPIs
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme climate events, drought
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, ESRS
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, BRC, ISCC PLUS, FSC
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Pouch5®
- LamiNEXT™
- InnowebMONO™
- Papersnap®
- Bio-based solutions
- Tethered caps
Awards & Recognition
- Two awards at the Best Packaging contest (2021)