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2024 Sustainability Report
The Report is a direct expression of the company’s ongoing efforts-together with customers, suppliers, and partners-to shape a more ethical, responsible, and forward-looking packaging industry.
Milan · 17 July 2025
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Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® specializing in the supply of glass, plastic, and metal packaging and closures, continues its commitment to sustainable innovation with the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report. This report reflects Berlin Packaging’s continued collaboration with customers, suppliers, and partners to drive a more ethical and responsible packaging industry.
The 2024 report details new initiatives launched over the past year and underscores the company’s ambition to be not only a market leader, but also a catalyst for positive change across the value chain.
Sustainability is about more than compliance or cost- it is about creating long-term value for everyone we serve.
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Bill Hayes
CEO and President of Berlin Packaging-Global
The commitment of Berlin Packaging: main results
The report highlights Berlin Packaging’s progress, including enhanced energy and carbon targets: in 2025, the company received SBTi validation for its science-based emissions goals and strengthened climate action across operations.
Innovation and Circularity:
A total of 12,996 metric tons of post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging material sold, a 23.2% increase from 2023
Climate:
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verification for emissions reduction goals.
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction by 23.27%, compared to our 2022 baseline.
Scope 3 baseline emissions and reduction strategy.
4,645 MWh of renewable energy credits purchased, covering 100% of our organization’s 2024 electricity use in our Americas regions.
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OUR NEW SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
In 2024, we partnered with over 89 brands globally to support their transition toward more sustainable practices, whether by adopting refillable systems, integrating recycled content, reducing raw material usage, or implementing lightweight packaging solutions.
Our new Helium for Oil & Vinegar collection features bottles made with up to 75% recycled UVAG glass, reducing production emissions. Its lightweight design cuts transportation impact, complemented by ClimatePartner-certified carbon offsets for a low-impact lifecycle.
In beauty, we focused on refillable systems, highlighted by Heko Refill, a sleek fragrance bottle designed for 25+ refills in 15, 30, and 50 ml formats, combining luxury with sustainability.
We collaborated with our customer SaVoam, a renowned Dutch brand of luxurious hand soaps, to design a refillable glass bottle for premium handwashing. Additionally, we partnered with Royal Talens, a trusted name in professional-grade art materials, to redesign their packaging, reducing material usage and creating a lighter version.
Together, we are redefining what’s possible-pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and setting new standards for the industry.
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Balaji Jayaseelan
Vice President of Sustainability at Berlin Packaging
OUR PEOPLE STRATEGY IN A NUTSELL
At Berlin Packaging, our People strategy is built on three pillars: Workforce, Workplace, and Marketplace, designed to empower employees, shape a strong culture, and support actively the communities we operate in.
WORKFORCE: EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE
We are working to build a strong and unified team. Our new initiative -the 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan (BSOP)- gives eligible employees a stake in our growth and fosters a deeper connection between performance and reward. In 2024, we also introduced a Global Code of Conduct across EMEA, reinforcing our shared values of integrity, respect, and accountability.
WORKPLACE: BUILDING A CULTURE OF LEARNING AND SAFETY
We’re investing in a workplace where everyone can thrive. Over 1,200 employees have completed training on inclusion, unconscious bias, harassment prevention, and gender equality.Our Sales Activation Plan trained EMEA sales teams to guide customers toward more sustainable packaging choices.
Health & Safety is a priority: 97% of our warehouse staff took part in our annual Health & Safety & Sustainability Week. Also our Berlin4HSE app and safety huddles continued to promote proactive, real-time safety practices.We also implemented a standardized waste management framework across sites, reinforcing our environmental commitment.
MARKETPLACE: DRIVING IMPACT BEYOND OUR BUSINESS
Through our CSR framework, aligned with the UN SDGs, we’re creating value beyond packaging.
This year, in Italy we funded a reforestation project to reduce CO₂ and improve biodiversity. We also partnered with organizations and charities to back education accessibility and support families in need.
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