Sustainability program

Our sustainability program, Packaging for Good, focuses on four themes; People, Packaging, Supply chain and Operations. These are the most material sustainability-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 the end of 2020, our work culture and reputation as a responsible employer make us a desired place to work

Packaging

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

Supply chain

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

Operations

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

Materiality assessment

To ensure that our sustainability work continues to concentrate on the most material issues, we update our materiality assessment regularly.

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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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Sustainability

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Recent, Sustainability, Packaging

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.
Trends, Sustainability

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.
Recent, Sustainability

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.

Recent, Sustainability

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.