Our CRS approach in packaging
Our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is at the heart of our three production sites. We strive to combine environmental, social, economic and ethical issues in all our activities. Discover all our CSR initiatives and let’s work together for a better future!
CSR approach in packaging industry at BBC CELLPACK Packaging
Making a commitment to the future by developing recyclable packaging is our ambition. This involves various initiatives across our three production sites, covering our machinery, processes and expertise, in collaboration with our employees, customers and suppliers. Our CSR approach in packaging reflect our commitment to sustainable development. Discover all our CRS results:
12 apprentices
Every year, we take on around ten apprentices at our three production sites. Training young people in our professions is an integral part of our corporate culture!
89/100
This is our result for the Illfurth site in terms of the gender equality index. This excellent result reflects a policy that has been in place for several years, particularly with regard to equal pay. Find out more here.
96%
of our production plant waste is recycled or recovered! We take care to sort and recycle film, paper, ink and other everyday waste to reduce our environmental impact.
76%
of our solvents are recycled at our Illfurth site thanks to our solvent recovery and recycling station. To find out more, scroll to the bottom of this page!
–19% & -25%
We have reduced our gas consumption by 19% and our electricity consumption by 25% since 2024 across our three production sites. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to optimisation, continuous improvement and teamwork to reduce our environmental impact.
134g eq. CO2/m²
The carbon footprint of our Illfurth site is 134g of CO₂ equivalent per square metre produced. We are pleased with this result, which reflects our efforts in the area of CSR policy. This initiative illustrates our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint.
100%
We give preference to European suppliers, with a preference for local and national players. Today, 100% of our top 30 strategic suppliers are European. This approach helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by bringing our suppliers closer to our factories.
Gold & Bronze
We are proud to announce that all of our production sites have received Ecovadis certification. The Lauterecken site was awarded gold certification (81/100), while bronze certification was awarded to our sites in Illfurth (67/100) and Langgöns (70/100). This demonstrates our commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
5 organisms
Our company is proud to be a member of five organisations recognised for their commitment to the transition towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) and packaging quality: CEFLEX, SEDEX, ECOVADIS, MICROPAP and DFTA FLEXODRUCK FACHVERBAND.
71%
We are proud to announce that 71% of the paper purchased for the paper packaging we supply to our customers is FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and PEFC certified. This certification demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development in the manufacturing process of our products.
100%
We are delighted to announce that by 2030, 100% of our product specifications will be recyclable. This demonstrates our commitment to the circular economy and environmental development.
Our VOC recycling station
We are proud to share our long-standing commitment to sustainable development and recyclability.
In 2004, we invested in a solvent recycling facility, marking the beginning of our eco-responsible approach. Our printing machines emit VOCs (volatile organic componants) into the air during the printing process. These emissions are captured and treated by a VOC recovery unit.
Every month, 6 million cubic metres of air are treated, recovering 25 tonnes of pure ethyl acetate which is reused in our printing process. The residues from this treatment are incinerated in a boiler, reducing our gas consumption by 50 MWh per month, or 6%.
So, by 2022, thanks to regular investment, we have managed to reduce the consumption of this facility by 22%, or 270 MWh, which is equivalent to a reduction of 47 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Our VOC recycling station is part of our CSR approach in packaging because this facility illustrates our commitment to minimising our environmental footprint by promoting a quasi-closed circuit for the use of ethyl acetate.
Responsible purchasing
Implementing a responsible purchasing policy is an essential pillar of our sustainable development strategy. We prefer to work closely with a limited number of competent, responsible and competitive suppliers. By working in partnership with our suppliers, we aim to develop healthy and mutually beneficial relationships, while ensuring compliance with our CSR policy. This approach strengthens our competitive position while guaranteeing the satisfaction of our customers.
Sorting within the company
Sustainable development is a priority for our company, and this is reflected in our recycling practices. We have introduced selective sorting of office paper, plastic bottles, metal cans and our production waste (paper, film, wood, metal) at all our production sites. This initiative aims to maximise the recycling of our waste and reduce our impact on the environment.
Sustainable development
We promote sustainable development in a safe, friendly and welcoming working environment. In 2023, we set a new record with more than 550 days without a workplace accident at our Illfurth site. This achievement illustrates our commitment to a sustainable and responsible corporate culture.
Sustainable Development & Certifications
As a guarantee of quality and safety in the production of our packaging, our company holds several recognised certifications. These certifications reflect our commitment to responsible business practices and the quality of our flexible paper and film packaging.
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