Siegwerk releases sustainability report for 2024

Siegwerk announced the release of its latest sustainability report. The update highlights significant advancements in the company's commitment to sustainability, focusing on areas such as human rights, supplier code of conduct, carbon emissions, PCF and CCF third-party certification, CIRKIT products, and the new Circular Economy (CE) Coatings Business Unit.

The organisation has taken a proactive stance on human rights by appointing a dedicated human rights officer and building a comprehensive supplier sustainability programme. Its newly introduced business partner code of conduct outlines the company’s expectations for business partners. This initiative aims to foster transparency and collaboration, driving continuous improvement in human rights and environmental standards.

In the ongoing efforts to combat climate change, the company has achieved significant milestones in reducing carbon emissions. The company has completed a comprehensive carbon audit with TÜV SÜD Industrie Service, which included the validation of its corporate carbon footprint (CCF) and product carbon footprint (PCF). The third-party certification ensures full transparency and reliability of its carbon data. The company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality for scope one and scope two by 2025 remains steadfast, with ambitious targets validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A big milestone: sourcing 100% renewable electricity in 2023.

The company has expanded the CIRKIT product range, a broad array of functional coatings designed to enhance the recyclability and reusability of packaging. These innovative coatings provide essential functionalities such as barriers and sealability while ensuring compatibility with circular economy principles. Additionally, the company has established a new global business unit dedicated to circular economy coatings.

"Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything we do. In this report we are happy to share the progress we made and give concrete examples of how we are living up to our commitment," stated Alina Marm, head of global sustainability and circular economy at Siegwerk.