Climate Change Data

ProMach, Inc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy
  • Responsible product development
  • Workplace health and safety

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched an LED retrofit program across all facilities to lower energy use and drive cost savings. 45% of ProMach’s business divisions have already been retrofitted with LED lighting.
  • Optimized label printing processes, doubling the number of labels per printer roll to boost output, cut costs, and reduce unnecessary waste.
  • Developed an update to its capping machines, enabling customers to seamlessly convert their legacy screw caps to tethered caps, streamlining the recycling process.
  • Collaborating with customers to develop solutions including the use of enhanced recyclable materials and biodegradable plastics to reduce packaging waste and improve recyclability.

Social Achievements

  • Launched PowHer employee resource business group to facilitate the advancement of women within the organization.
  • Implemented a comprehensive hiring process designed to identify candidates who have the right skills and experience and fit well with our company culture.
  • Offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, plus a range of employee perks and incentives.
  • Focus on creating an inclusive workplace whereby employees can come to work as their best professional selves.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a robust ethics hotline managed by a third party for anonymous reporting of concerns.
  • Implemented a Code of Business Conduct.
  • Actively oversees two committees: Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Energy procurement in Europe has become more expensive and less reliant.
  • Inefficient label printing processes resulting in unnecessary resource consumption, machinery usage, and waste generation.
  • Bottle caps on non-returnable PET bottles being a major source of environmental pollution.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Launched an employee-led campaign to develop innovative ideas on how to become a more energy-efficient organization.
  • Optimized label printing processes to double labels per roll, reducing waste and freight.
  • Developed tethered caps for plastic bottles to improve recyclability.
  • Collaborated with customers to transition to more recyclable packaging materials.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recyclable packaging solutions
  • Improved machinery and resource efficiency
  • Biodegradable plastic handles