Corporate responsibility program

Our corporate responsibility program, Packaging for Good, focuses on four themes; People, Packaging, Supply chain and Operations. These are the most material corporate responsibility-related aspects for our business. We have a stated ambition for each theme and measure our performance against related key performance indicators.

People

Goal: By 2020, our work culture and reputation as a responsible employer make us a desired place to work

Packaging

Goal: By 2020, our customers see Huhtamaki as a most trusted partner to deliver and innovate on sustainability and food safety

Supply chain

Goal: By 2020, all key suppliers work with us to deliver on our Code of Conduct for Huhtamaki Suppliers

Operations

Goal: By 2020, we produce more, with less impact on the environment per unit of production

Key achievements in 2018

better workplace safety since 2014

lower GHG emissions per sellable metric ton produced since 2014

of fiber used in manufacturing from recycled or certified sources in 2018

of total materials renewable in 2018

Materiality assessment

To ensure that our corporate responsibility work continues to concentrate on the most material issues, we updated our materiality assessment in 2018. 

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Sustainable Development Goals

We have identified 11 Sustainable Development Goals that are most relevant for our business and our stakeholders.

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Corporate responsibility

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Responsibility

Renewable, recyclable, compostable – a quick guide to terminology

What does it actually mean for a product to be renewable, recyclable, compostable or biodegradable? Here we will use paper cups as an example to clarify the sustainability glossary.
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Huhtamaki loops in India’s top brands into sustainable thinking

Huhtamaki blueloop platform is part of our global commitment to drive the next generation of flexible packaging for circularity and sustainability. Read more about some of the events our Indian team has participated in since the launch in April.
Recent, Responsibility

New compostable double walled Impresso hot cup added to the Bioware® range

We have launched our new compostable Bioware Impresso double walled hot cup that adds to our existing Bioware compostable range. The new cup utilizes the unique Impresso bubble emboss, which provides enhanced insulation and a tactile touch for the holder.
Responsibility

Used paper cups turn into high-quality products

The high-quality fiber used in our paper cups can be recycled and used up to seven times before being composted or used to generate electricity. We lead and participate in several initiatives around the world to increase the recycling of paper cups.