Wipak Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:354,001 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:11,441 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,315 tCO2e/year (market-based); 53,172 tCO2e/year (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:338,244 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:168,000 MWh/year (approx.)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Product Safety
- Safety
- Well-being of employees
- Supplier Management
- Development of employees
- Energy
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total carbon emissions by more than 27% compared to 2019.
- Reduced Operational Carbon Footprint (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by more than 70% compared to 2019.
- Achieved Operational Carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by the end of 2022.
- Reduced energy consumption by 31,032 MWh (-18.7% compared to 2019).
- Increased share of sustainable energy.
Social Achievements
- Improved Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR) by 68% compared to 2019.
- Implemented a mentoring program (WiMatch) and a coaching program.
- Conducted the annual “Wipak Spirit” employee engagement survey.
- Implemented local well-being initiatives, including mental health support.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented and executed ESG processes.
- Complied with Wihuri’s Code of Conduct.
- Established a whistleblowing channel.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Develop a “recycling ready alternative” for all films used in food and consumer goods applications by 2027.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve turnover of €650 million by the end of 2025.
- Achieve 8% EBIT margin on a constant profitability level.
- Transform all food product solutions to be designed for recycling and available with a proportion of recycled and/or renewable feedstock by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR) by more than 15% until 2025.
- Reduce Company Carbon Footprint to Zero by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Decreasing volumes in the fresh produce markets in 2023 impacted flexible packaging material volumes.
- Increased production waste ratios due to declining market volumes and shorter production runs.
- Limited availability of recycled materials compliant with food law regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a loading calendar to reduce freight transportation emissions.
- Assessing possibilities for green transportation.
- Investing in new technologies to reduce production waste.
- Promoting the use of alternative materials through the GreenChoice by Wipak product range.
- Cooperating with stakeholders to integrate chemically recycled materials.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Wihuri Supplier Code of Conduct
- ISCC+ certified renewable feedstock
- FSC® certified paper
- Mechanically recycled R-PET from certified PET bottle streams
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001, BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISCC PLUS, FSC® Chain of custody
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GreenChoice by Wipak product range
- MedForm recyclable films
- Paper TOP® PD climate-neutral composites
Awards & Recognition
- Kartoflex Arbo Award 2023 (Wipak BV)