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Moretto's 2025 sustainability report outlines the company's approach to environmental, social and governance responsibility. Prepared in line with GRI standards, it covers energy efficiency, process circularity, workforce development and supply chain transparency.
Südpack Medica has developed a mono-PE sterile barrier solution for outer packaging used in cell culture and bioprocessing applications. The recyclable structure is intended as an alternative to conventional PE/PA/PE laminates.
Arburg received an Ecovadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year in October 2026. With 84 points out of 100, the injection moulding machine manufacturer ranked among the top five per cent of assessed companies.
BASF's depolymerisation and solvent-based PA6 recycling pilots have received the Materialica Award 2026 and second place in the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026. The projects used end-of-life vehicle waste to produce near-production automotive components.
Südpack's sixth Sustainability Report records progress in recyclable films, emissions reduction, renewable electricity and supply chain transparency. The report covers the company's activities in 2024 and 2025.
Envalior will present mass-balanced PPS and recycled-content engineering materials at Fakuma 2026. The portfolio includes drop-in grades intended to reduce product carbon footprints and support compliance with automotive recycling requirements.
Knauf Industries is reviewing four decades of development in EPS and EPP moulding and thermoplastics injection moulding. The company also reports on measures to reduce its carbon footprint, improve safety and develop solutions supporting circularity.
Omyaprene 50 C can partially replace virgin and recovered carbon black in selected rubber formulations. Omya reports substitution levels of up to 50 wt. % while maintaining key mechanical and processing properties in validated applications.
TiTE x IHT 2026 will bring 450 exhibitors and more than 100 hosted international buyers to Taichung on October 20–22. The event will combine supplier meetings, product sourcing and access to nearby manufacturing plants.
Bugaboo reports a 68% reduction in the carbon footprint of selected Dragonfly Plus stroller components after replacing glass fibre-reinforced PA6 with PP compounds supplied by Polykemi. The change also reduced stroller weight by 0.75 kg.
A NAPCOR roadmap identifies measures that could reduce the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions intensity of selected US PET beverage bottle systems by about 57% and their total annual emissions by about 42% by 2050.
Südpack reduced its total CO2e emissions by 21% between 2021 and 2025, including a 73% decrease in Scopes 1 and 2. The packaging film producer is also pursuing reductions in Scope 3.1 through recyclable designs, material efficiency and energy measures.
MM Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide. The company scored 91 out of 100 across environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Kraiburg TPE has issued its first company-wide Sustainability Report, prepared in accordance with simplified ESRS. The document covers ESG performance, climate action, circular material concepts and supplier management across all three production sites.
Dassault Systèmes has published its first impact report, presenting progress in implementing its sustainability strategy. The document highlights, among other issues, the role of virtual twins in decarbonisation activities carried out by customers and the company.
Mondi has developed a standardised European paper bag portfolio for Fixit Gruppe, covering more than 100 building material products and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO2 compared with the previous year.
BASF presents Green Energy Manufacturing as part of its Engineering Plastics Sustainability Toolbox. The approach uses renewable energy carriers in chemical production to reduce product carbon footprints without changes to established processes or specifications.
Arburg has published its Sustainability Report 2025 as an interactive online PDF. The document presents progress under the arburgGREENworld programme, including ESG activities, resource efficiency, the circular economy and carbon footprint indicators.
Neste will supply renewable diesel for the Tara Ocean Foundation’s first 18-month drift expedition in the Central Arctic Ocean. The fuel will support power generation, heating and propulsion during the 2026-2027 scientific mission.
Sidel received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026 and ranked among the top 5% of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance. The evaluation covered areas including the environment, ethics, human rights and sustainable procurement.
RadiciGroup has been included in the "Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026" ranking, prepared by the Financial Times and Statista. The list covers companies that have demonstrated significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Carlsberg, in cooperation with DS Smith and KHS, is introducing a cardboard multipack for bottles with rounded edges to the Polish market. The solution is intended to improve brand visibility, reduce material use and lower the carbon footprint without significant changes to existing packaging lines.
SKZ has awarded Tarkett GDL S.A. the title of "Premium Research Partner 2025" for its research collaboration with EZD in Selb. The recognised projects focused on UV inkjet inks and more sustainable PVC plastisols for flooring applications.
Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu and Toray have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials for selected The North Face products. The material is scheduled to be used from August 2026.
Envalior has conducted a life cycle assessment for Tepex dynalite 104-RG600(x)/47% composite, critically reviewed by TÜV SÜD. The company has also developed a version of the material based entirely on sustainable raw materials, with an approximately 50% lower carbon footprint.
An independent critical review conducted by TÜV SÜD confirmed the methodological soundness of life cycle assessments for selected Envalior material groups. The review covered, among others, PA6, PBT, thermoplastic composites and PPS.
The growing importance of lightweight packaging is also affecting the wine segment. Alpla indicates that PET bottles can reduce packaging weight, facilitate logistics and lower the carbon footprint compared with glass.
Delta Tecnic is analysing and modifying masterbatch formulations for cables and PVC to reduce emissions at the source. The company states that its new range based on recycled-origin raw materials can lower the carbon footprint by 30%.
Coveris has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative for its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The company declares reductions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 versus a 2023 base year by 2033.
Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.
Vimar has launched the Linea switch range, where mounting frames made from Durethan Blue polyamide 6 by Envalior have reduced the carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions.
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Poly-clip System will present clip-based packaging systems as an efficient, scalable and more resource-saving alternative to traditional packaging formats for multiple industries, from food to industrial applications.
Lightweight, recyclable packaging is gaining importance in the wine segment. The example of the Nordic market and PET bottles with high recycled content shows that such solutions can facilitate access to new consumer groups and reduce the carbon footprint.
Finat has completed a series of four workshops dedicated to developing a harmonised methodology for Product Carbon Footprint calculation for self-adhesive laminates and printed labels. Nearly 90 representatives from around 70 companies across the value chain took part.
SKZ and industrial partners are developing a continuous depolymerization process for silicone elastomer waste in a planetary roller extruder, enabling monomer recovery and reducing the use of virgin raw materials.
Qemetica Group has advanced to score B in the global CDP system in the areas of Climate Change and Water Security, confirming progress in transparent reporting and implementation of its decarbonisation strategy by 2033.