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