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Latest ESG Report »

Explore our latest ESG report to get further details and learn more about our goals and progress

ESG Framework »

Learn how we take social responsibility in our communities and manage our business to enable a more sustainable and equitable future

Sustainable Release Solutions »

We continuously expand our portfolio with sustainable release solutions to lead our industry into a more sustainable future

Certificates & Policies »

Find the complete list of certificates and policies and download your copy of relevant documents here

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
ESG
  • 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

 For Loparex, corporate social responsibility describes how we manage our business and take responsibility for the social and environmental impact we have as a company. Consistent with our core values, we are committed to being a positive force for our customers, our colleagues, and our community

Charmaine Riggins
CEO, Loparex

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

  • Scope 1 CO2 Emissions
  • Scope 2 CO2 Emissions

Energy Management

  • Energy Intensity
  • Renewable Energy Uage

Waste

  • Waste Ratio
  • Landfilled Waste

Water

  • Fresh Water per Ton of Production Output

Work Related Injuries

  • TCIR
  • Severity Rate

Company Diversity

  • % Women
  • % Minority 

Net New Hires

  • New Hires
  • Turnover

Employee Engagement

  • Employee Survey
    Response

To find out more obout the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) click here. More details about the UN Sustainability Development Goals (UN SDGs) can be found here.

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

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Sustainable Papers

All our papers are sourced from suppliers who are FSC certified and comply with our Code of Conduct. We can offer you Paper-based release liners containing recycled or renewable fibres

Renewable Resins

Sustainable Coatings

We can offer poly coated product solutions with enhanced sustainability profile by using recycled or renewable resins

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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

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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

CELAB Website

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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

Circular Plastics Alliance Website

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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

Industrieverband Kunststoff Website 

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Afera

  • Contributor to the Afera Flagship Sustainability Project (AFSP)
  • AFSP drives advocacy and development for sustainable practices and policies in the European tapes industry

Afera Website

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MiPAq Project

Loparex is a contributor to the University of Munich’s “Microparticles in the Aquatic Environment and in Foodstuffs“ (MiPAq) project, which examines impacts and mitigation of microplastic in the environment

MiPAq Website

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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

beworm Website

Certifications

We are continuously expanding the sustainability certifications of our sites

FSC Certification

FSC

  • FSC® Chain of Custody (CoC) certification traces paper end products throughout a supply chain, ensuring rigorous standards are maintained
  • At present, all US production sites and both Silvassa and Guangzhou are FSC certified
  • Loparex intends to obtain certification for all manufacturing locations handling paper materials by the end of 2023

FSC Website

ISCC PLUS Cert

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

ISCC Website

EcoVadis Silver 2022

Ecovadis

  • EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings
  • To date, four sites have completed the certification process: Forchheim, Silvassa, Guangzhou, and Eden
  • Loparex is targeting EcoVadis certification for all eight of its manufacturing sites to be completed by the end of 2023

Ecovadis Website

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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

Sedex Website

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