“As a global partner for sustainable material solutions, the Global Commitment is an important framework for us to transparently showcase our actions in tackling plastic waste and pollution. Through developing our product and service offer, our pledge is to help companies and brand-owners increase the circularity of their packaging,” says Robert Taylor, Sustainability Director, UPM Raflatac.
As highlighted in the report, UPM Raflatac continued its work towards UPM’s 2030 responsibility targets and a future beyond fossils. The company has reduced the scope 1 and 2 emission intensity of its factories by 36% by 2023, compared to a 2015 baseline year. Four of UPM Raflatac’s factories were landfill-free in 2023.
UPM Raflatac offers label solutions that promote recyclability and circularity
In April 2023, UPM Raflatac introduced the PureCycle paper label materials, which are part of UPM Raflatac’s SmartCircle™ portfolio. The PureCycle label materials received European certifications of recyclability from Institut cyclos-HTP for PET and HDPE packaging, verifying their recyclability in the most common recycling processes. This wash-off label innovation separates cleanly from the recycled packaging, resulting in a high-quality recyclate which can then be converted into new materials.
