Sustainability News
Using Better Regulation to deliver the EU’s Green Deal – Think Future. Think Circle.
The roundtable discussion on how Better Regulation can support the European Green Deal was held on Thursday 28 January 2021. Think Circle is a forum designed to enable a lively and open discussion of the issues, challenges and opportunities we are...
100 Thoughts about Huhtamaki
Huhtamaki has come a long way since our founder, Heikki Huhtamäki, set up a confectionery factory in a barn in rural Finland 100 years ago. Since then, we have followed in his footprints, by continuously taking on new challenges to become a company that...
Designing for Circularity – Think Future. Think Circle.
Join our multi-perspective conversation on designing circularity with sustainable packaging on November 10th 2020 at 2pm EET. Think Circle is a forum to openly address the issues, challenges and opportunities we face in designing for circularity.
Huhtamaki rated ‘A’ on the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment
Huhtamaki is rated ‘A’ on the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. Our improvement is driven by our commitment to reduce the environmental impact of our products, optimize recyclability, as well as by our governance practices.
Green recovery is the only viable way forward
President and CEO Charles Héaulmé writes about our commitment and thoughts on the EU Green Deal and Single-Use Plastics Directive.
A short history of the paper cup - providing a hygienic choice since the early 20th century
Paper cups were invented in the early 20th century in response to growing concerns about hygiene & public health. It's been the hygienic choice ever since and continues to deliver the same values of health & safety still today, now with increasing focus.
Huhtamaki Fresh is awarded the Bio-based Material of the Year
Huhtamaki Fresh was chosen as the winner of the Bio-based Material of the Year award. The award was given to the most innovative bio-based material and product on the market for the 13th time.
We are supporting local communities in North America during the coronavirus pandemic
Huhtamaki North America has always taken great pride in supporting the communities where we work and making a difference where it matters most. Here are some of the great projects carried out by our employees across the US up until now.
Making a difference where it matters most: addressing the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE) by frontline workers on the COVID-19 pandemic
The global outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis has led to a critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE). Huhtamaki partnered with Bloc Blinds, a blind manufacturing company, to produce face shields in answer to that demand.