FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has published its latest GRI-approved Sustainability Report, which details the company’s progress in its sustainability journey.
The report is centred around the three pillars of People, Packaging, and Planet. Each is described as an important focus for the group, with ‘substantial improvements’ being made across the board.
Recent examples include receiving an EcoVadis Silver Medal and achieving a CDP A rating.
The Sustainability Report reveals a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions reported versus the previous year; as well as significant electricity and natural gas savings. Water consumption and discharge has also fallen, while 79% of non-hazardous waste generated from production was recycled. 41% of hazardous waste generated from production was recycled.
In terms of packaging, 64% of the total amount of packaging produced in 2023 was recyclable, the report highlighted. 1,400 metric tonnes of recycled material was used during production.
When it comes to people, the report found that safety culture transformation efforts, visible leadership commitment, ergonomics risk analyses, and other safety improvements reduced lost workdays by 67.2%, cut the number of accidents by 56.1%, and lowered the accident frequency rate by 65.6%, year-on-year.
The full Korozo Group 2023 Sustainability Report can be accessed here.
Tugce Cevik, sustainability and HSE director at Korozo Group, said, “Each of these developments and initiatives example the progress we are making on our sustainability journey. Ensuring excellence throughout the business, exceeding customer expectations, and prioritising safety will enable us to deliver on the environmental, social and governance responsibilities we shoulder as a leading flexible packaging manufacturer.
“We are assured and committed in our goals and know that we are firmly on the path to creating a circular future for all and meeting our promise of delivering sustainability, pack by pack.”
Korozo Group CEO Adam Barnett added, “In an era marked by global economic challenges, environmental crises, and financial volatility, sustainability is no longer just an option – it is a fundamental necessity. It is vital to securing the future of our business and our planet. At Korozo, we understand the importance of building a more sustainable and resilient world, and we are committed to managing today with a clear focus on tomorrow.
“Sustainability is at the heart of our business, guiding our actions and shaping our future. We are dedicated to minimising our environmental impact and acting responsibly for the benefit of current and future generations. Our goal is to lead on sustainability, particularly within the packaging industry, and we are committed to achieving this with complete transparency.”
