Sustainability
Sustainable Release Solutions
Explore our approach to sustainability – discover sustainable release solutions and key benefits of working with us
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Learn how we manage our business to enable a more sustainable and equitable future
Sustainable Solutions »
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Certificates & Policies »
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Associations & Partnerships »
Discover more about the various organizations we collaborate with in our sustainability activities
We collaborate closely with our customers and partners to enable sustainable performance and create solutions that reduce our environmental impact through innovation, materials science, smart technologies, inclusive teams, and responsible business practices to lead the industry toward a sustainable future
Our Commitment
- As a global leader in the release liner industry, Loparex strives to promote and maintain sustainable business practices for the benefit of our customers, suppliers, employees, and the communities in which we operate
- Our core values and the actions we take to promote more equitable and sustainable ways of working are not only shared by our sites worldwide, but carry over to our partners and suppliers as well
- Through regular reporting of our environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) metrics and programs, we provide a clear overview into how we engage with corporate social responsibility, as well as our activities and accomplishments to this end
ESG Reports
Loparex Environmental, Social & Governance Report – 2024
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Loparex Environmental, Social & Governance Report – 2022
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Loparex Corporate Social Responsibility Report – 2019
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Our ESG Framework
Our reporting follows standards and methodologies established by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UN SDGs) to provide a transparent, comprehensive, and accountable perspective
GHG Emissions
- Direct (Scope 1) Emissions
- Indirect (Scope 2) Emissions
Energy Management
- Energy Consumption
- Renewable Energy Uage
Waste
- Waste Generated
- Waste Diverted From Disposal
Work Related Injuries
- Total Case Incident Rate
- Water Consumption
Company Diversity
- % Female Employees
- % Minority Employees
Company Diversity
- Turnover
- Average Tenure
Employee Engagement
- Employee Survey
Response Rate
Our Approach
We have integrated sustainability principles into our product development process to ensure it is embedded into all new offerings
Replace
Replace traditional feedstocks with alternative recycled, compostable, bio-based & other sustainable sources
Reduce
Reduce material and energy usage in our products and manufacturing processes
Reuse
Reuse materials as often as possible in both our own and our customers’ production processes
Recycle
Recycle process and product waste, and assist customers in developing products with superior recyclability
Sustainable Solutions
We offer sustainable release and sustainable film solutions to help our customers reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on performance
Responsibly Sourced Papers
All our papers are responsibly sourced from FSC™ certified suppliers who comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct and Paper Sourcing Policy. We can offer you paper-based release liners containing recycled or renewable fibers.
Sustainable Coatings
We can offer poly coated product solutions with enhanced sustainability profile by using recycled or renewable resins.
Sustainable Films
We have extensive materials science and processing expertise with recyclable, renewable and biodegradable film constructions, ISCC PLUS certified plastics, and films with varying percentages of recycled material.
Associations & Partnerships
We work closely with industry and research partners and initiatives to pursue new avenues for enhancing sustainability and developing best practices
CELAB
- Founding member of CELAB: Toward a Circular Economy for Labels
- Established in 2020, this global alliance promotes matrix and release liner recycling across the entire self-adhesive label value chain
Circular Plastics Alliance
- Signatory to the European Commission’s Circular Plastics Alliance
- Launched in 2019, the Alliance aims to boost the EU market for recycled plastics to 10 million tons by 2025
- The Alliance currently encompasses more than 175 organizations from across the plastics value chain
IK e.V.
- Founding member of Industrieverband Kunststoff (IK), Europe‘s largest association for plastic packaging producers
- IK members collaborate on a variety of sustainability initiatives covering energy usage, CO2 emissions, circularity, and microplastic pollution
Afera
- Contributor to the Afera Flagship Sustainability Project (AFSP)
- AFSP drives advocacy and development for sustainable practices and policies in the European tapes industry
MiPAq Project
Loparex was a contributor to the University of Munich’s “Microparticles in the Aquatic Environment and in Foodstuffs“ (MiPAq) project, which examined impacts and mitigation of microplastic in the environment
The beworm Project
Loparex is working with start-up beworm and its partners at the Technical University of Munich to explore innovative biotic recycling options for plastics such as polyethylene
Certifications
We are continuously expanding the sustainability certifications of our sites
FSC
- The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) is a global, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide
- FSC chain of custody certification provides a credible assurance that products which are sold with an FSC claim originate from well-managed forests, controlled sources, or reclaimed materials
- Loparex holds certification in the US (FSC C194236), India (FSC C166841), and China (FSC C127024)
ISCC
- ISCC, the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification, is a leading global standard for sustainable supply
chains - Loparex Germany obtained ISCC PLUS certification in 2021
- Loparex intends to have ISCC PLUS certification in place at its film production operations in Hammond and Malvern by 2025
Ecovadis
- EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings
- All Loparex production sites have received EcoVadis assessments
Sedex
- Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, with a network of over 65,000 members in 180 countries and 35 industries
- Loparex maintains Sedex certification at its Silvassa, Guangzhou, Malvern, and Forchheim plants
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