Thimm has repeatedly been honoured in the Corporate Social Responsibility rating by EcoVadis. The packaging manufacturer achieved a silver medal and is thus in the top 18 percent of the companies evaluated in the same sector. This result puts Thimm above the industry average.

By 2025 the specialty chemicals group will reduce its CO2 impact from production and energy procurement to zero worldwide

Complete conversion to green electricity already in 2020
Call for significant strengthening of renewable energies

- With the IKU, BDI and BMU honour the innovative industry's contributions to climate and environmental protection
- Award ceremony on 26 March 2020 in Berlin

Pooling of forces will enable the entire print & media industry and its customers to implement climate protection measures even better.

SGP, in Partnership with REI, will host Sustainability Lunch and Learn: An SGP Community Event

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has published a web-based impact report to demonstrate the importance of sustainable packaging. Metsä Board created the report with experts at AskKauko, a Finnish software start-up developing next-generation impact communications.

Climate change is one of the most immediate global concerns triggered by humanity. The planet is undergoing dramatic changes which already have severe consequences for the ecosystems and society at large. Companies worldwide are realising their crucial role in achieving social and, possibly even more important, environmental goals, particularly in combating climate change. However, many companies struggle as they face the complexity of bringing together profitability and a positive environmental and social impact. What has to be at the core of such an effort, however, is a clear strategy and full commitment to it.

Climate crisis is one of the most immediate global concerns. Companies worldwide are realising their crucial role in achieving social and environmental goals, particularly in combating climate change. As part of Konica Minolta’s sustainability strategy the company pursuits the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [1] and participate in the 50 Climate Leaders.

SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. reported some of its successful in-house sustainability efforts relating to both energy conservation and efficiency, and emphasized its commitment to the environment across the organization.

Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, has announced a new alliance called 4evergreen. The aim of the alliance is to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy that minimises climate and environmental impact. The alliance will increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials, advocate for EU legislation supporting product design for recyclability and call for the development of optimised collection systems and appropriate recycling infrastructures.

Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium virgin fibre-based board and member of the Metsä Group, has published a web-based impact report that highlights the importance of sustainable packaging. Metsä Board has prepared the report in cooperation with experts from AskKauko, a Finnish start-up company in the software industry that develops next-generation impact communication solutions.

With the Fridays-for-Future movement, the pressure has grown to vigorously pursue the energy and traffic turnaround. TÜV SÜD certifications offer energy producers and energy consumers the opportunity to document their activities. At E-world 2020, TÜV SÜD will be presenting a broad spectrum of certifications - from GreenHydrogen and green electricity to the Energy Turnaround Company (EWU). (Hall 1, Booth 1-413)