SIG Combibloc to reduce energy consumption by 35%

By 2015, SIG Combibloc plans to have reduced CO2 emissions in its production plants world-wide by 40%, energy consumption by 35% and specific waste volumes by 25%.

It also plans to increase the percentage of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) -labelled carton packs to 40%.

"Our goal is to further reduce the carbon footprint of our products and our production processes with information such as the life-cycle of our packaging, the acquisition and processing of the raw materials, and the disposal or recycling of the carton packs after use," said CEO Rolf Stangl.

"Independent, critically audited life-cycle assessments conducted by noted specialist institutes help us to precisely identify those parameters in the life-cycle of our carton packs where we can make changes to produce the greatest possible benefit for the environment."

"For us, that means 'sustainable development' in the original sense of the term, beyond just a short-term image boost. In this way, we will ensure that our system of carton packs and the filling machines that go with them continue to provide the basis for one of the most environmentally-advantageous packaging solutions available for long-life foods."