As a family-run and owned company, it is important to us to demonstrate long-term responsibility - we think for generations to come. Sustainable economic practises and social commitment are values we live by.
We strive for a responsible dealing with resources, relationships with customers, suppliers and employees, based on partnership and respect, as well as social commitment in associations in our region.
Our carbon footprint
√ Product carbon footprint and corporate carbon footprint available for 2022 for Mayen
√ Will be updated continuously going forward
√ Approach and calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland
√ Lowering our carbon footprint is one of our priorities for the coming years
We are happy to provide further information on request.
>1m KWh produced on our roofs (p.a.)
Installation of new and more efficient compressors
Optimized LED lighting
New quick plate cleaner to reduce water consumption
Energy Scouts
Switch to more efficient flocculant for wastewater
New dryer for flexo folder gluer to reduce energy consumption
Centralization of warehouses to reduce transportation
Continuous improvement efforts to reduce reject rate
Photovoltaics extension planned for 2024/25
Recycled paper
Based on 100% waste paper
Good to know
80% of the paper we use is recycled paper and to avoid long transportation distances, we source >80% in Germany
Kraft paper
Sourced from responsibly managed forests in Europe (FSC-certified)
Good to know
Forests in Sweden have more than doubled over the last 100 years and for each tree that is felled, 2-3 new trees are planted
Ink
For flexo printing water-based; for offset plant-oil based; both are suitable for direct food contact
Glue
Based on wheat starch, free from borax and phthalate-based plasticisers
Let‘s reduce the environmental impact together
√ Reduce grammage
√ Optimize pallet and truck utilization
√ Implement fibre-based handles, adhesive tapes and tear strips
√ Replace plastic with paper-based solutions
Our employees, our team
√ As a family business, we care about our employees and value their great experience and loyalty
√ On average, our employees have been with the company for 21 years
√ However, with 25 apprentices at the moment we also invest in the future
√ Since 2003, we offer an employee participation programme so our employees can benefit from the succees of the company
