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Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Hotpack sustainability report reveals 97% of its 4,000-product portfolio now recyclable
The company targets net-zero emissions by 2050 through global research partnerships and innovation-led sustainability efforts, with plans to divert 40 tons of waste annually. To introduce lightweight, fully recyclable packaging materials to significantly reduce carbon footprint and support circular economy goals. Dubai, UAE: Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, spotlighting that 97 per cent of its portfolio of over 4,000 products, is now recyclable or environmentally friendly. The company said in a statement that this achievement reflects on its commitment to reducing environmental impact while focusing on the ethical business practices and employee well-being. The report outlines Hotpack's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To scientifically track its progress and measure the environmental impact of its operations and products, the company has partnered with RWTH Aachen University in Germany to conduct a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This assessment provided a rigorous analysis of Hotpack's entire value chain, from sourcing and production to disposal, ensuring that each step aligns with environmental best practices. Speaking about the report, Mr. Abdul Jebbar PB, Group CEO & Managing Director of Hotpack said, 'We are deeply committed to our sustainability goals and are confident that we will achieve our ambitious target of net-zero by 2050. Our efforts reflect a proactive approach to innovation, collaboration with global experts, and investment in eco-friendly materials that pave the way for a greener future.' 'Our journey to net-zero is fuelled by continuous innovation and a relentless pursuit of sustainability,' Mr. Jebbar added. 'From developing materials like H-PET to collaborating on life cycle assessments with renowned institutions, we are transforming our operations to support a circular economy in the UAE and beyond. These innovations are crucial in reducing our environmental impact and meeting the evolving needs of our customers and communities.' 'At Hotpack, we believe that empowered and valued employees are integral to driving sustainability and growth because they are the backbone of our success,' said Mr. Zainudeen PB, Group Executive Director at Hotpack. 'By fostering diversity, inclusion, and robust well-being programs, we are building a stronger and more resilient organisation, one that can drive forward our shared goals for sustainability and growth.' The report also highlights Hotpack's continuous product innovation, including the development of H-PET (Hotpack-modified polyethene terephthalate), a lightweight and fully recyclable PET material that significantly reduces the carbon footprint of its packaging solutions. Hotpack's collaboration with RECAPP (Recycling & Recovery Platform) has further strengthened its commitment to environmental responsibility, aiming to collect 40 tons of waste annually and divert it from landfills. This initiative translates into a reduction of 84 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions each year. Additionally, the report highlighted Hotpack's the company's stringent Supplier Code of Conduct that sets clear expectations for environmental stewardship, labour practices, and responsible sourcing in its supply chain. This approach is further reinforced by Hotpack's Sustainable Procurement Strategy, which prioritises local sourcing and partnerships with diverse suppliers to support community livelihoods and reduce carbon footprints. Hotpack also enforces a comprehensive Human Rights Policy that upholds zero tolerance for forced labour and ensures that all supply chain partners align with the highest ethical standards. Hotpack's report also spoke about the company's efforts in employee engagement and well-being. The company has achieved 1:1 pay equity for all genders, ensuring that all employees are rewarded fairly for their contributions. Women's representation spans all levels of the organisation, reflecting Hotpack's inclusive culture. Additionally, 18% of Hotpack's workforce comprises individuals from minority or vulnerable groups, creating a diverse and dynamic workforce. Hotpack's employee engagement platform, Hotpack Happiness Initiative, now in its third edition, includes initiatives focused on wellness, health screenings, and progressive workplace policies that support a healthy work-life balance. These efforts reflect the company's broader people-first approach to business. On the community front, Hotpack continues to invest in a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives, from participating in wellness events to partnering with civic organisations on awareness and safety campaigns. These programmes reflect the company's ongoing commitment to creating long-term, positive impact in the communities it serves. About Hotpack Global Founded in 1995, Hotpack Global is a recognized leader in both the manufacture and supply of food packaging products. Today, the company has operations in 17 countries which include GCC countries, India, the UK, the USA, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Spain, and Australia. Within a limited span of time, the company has grown to become one of the leading players in the packaging sector because of its reputation for supplying quality products, its reasonable price structure and outstanding service. Hotpack is seen as a one-stop shop that offers a complete range of packaging products for HORECA, Retail and Industrial Packaging sectors. It represents other major manufacturing companies worldwide and products are packed hygienically in modern and attractive designs and marketed under 'Hotpack' (Packaging Range) and 'Soft n Cool' (Tissue Range) brands. As a food packaging company, Hotpack has been certified with BRCGS, FDA, SEDEX, ESMA, PEFC, FSC, ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 22000: 2018, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018 which ensures the top quality of its products. Hotpack was adjudged winner of the coveted Dubai Quality Award under the category of Dubai Smart Industry Award 2020 for the manufacturing sector. Hotpack today has 50 standalone Retail centres across the MENA offering 600 plus Specialty range products which are not available in Supermarkets. Also, is the region's largest online store for food packaging products. Over the years, Hotpack has become a trusted brand with its excellent products, services, and continuous brand communication.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dow launches INNATE TF 220 resin for flexible packaging
Dow has launched INNATE TF 220 precision packaging resin, which the company claims is a groundbreaking innovation in design for recyclability. This innovation is a leap forward in creating recyclable, high-performance biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) films, addressing sustainability challenges in the flexible packaging sector. Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics APAC commercial vice-president Bambang Candra said: "Asia Pacific is where material science meets circular ambition. Through breakthrough innovations like INNATE TF 220 resin - redefining the designed for recyclable packaging performance - and strategic partnerships across the value chain, we are accelerating the shift toward packaging circularity." "This is sustainability in action, helping enable brands to balance performance benefits while scaling monomaterial solutions and post-consumer recycled [PCR] adoption. It's how Dow turns vision into measurable progress, advancing both our partners' goals and the circular economy." Dow collaborated with Liby to incorporate 10% REVOLOOP PCR resin into the packaging of Liby's 'Floral Era' detergent series. Liby Research and Development Center general manager Zhang Liping said: "As a leading laundry brand in China, Liby is committed to reconsidering plastic packaging and ensuring its circularity. "Our strategic partnership with Dow has led to innovations such as China's first fully recyclable laundry packaging with Dow's INNATE TF-BOPE and the new generation 'Floral Era' detergent series using Dow's post-consumer recycled resins. This long-term collaboration enhances the sustainable value of our products and shows our commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation." This initiative aims to cut carbon emissions while maintaining the durability of the packaging. Dow said, INNATE TF 220 resin's unique molecular architecture offers improved processing efficiency, reducing waste during manufacturing. The resin improves stiffness and heat resistance, essential for downstream processes like printing and lamination, while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of monomaterial structures. The TF-BOPE films can be used across various applications, including food and beverage, and home and personal care packaging. Converters and brand owners are adopting TF-BOPE films to meet recycling regulations and futureproof their product lines, states the company. "Dow launches INNATE TF 220 resin for flexible packaging" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
National Post
26-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
ProAmpac Partners with Western Michigan University to Advance Fiber Packaging Innovation
Article content Article content CINCINNATI — ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with Western Michigan University (WMU), a top North American institution in fiber technologies and recycling, to advance the development of fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions. Article content The partnership will bolster ProAmpac's 'Fiberization of Packaging®' strategy, which aims to deliver curbside recyclable and compostable alternatives to traditional packaging. Article content 'The partnership with Western Michigan University supports ProAmpac's material science team on developing innovative fiber-based technologies,' said Hesam Tabatabaei, senior vice president of global product development and innovation at ProAmpac. 'WMU's expertise in fiber manufacturing and broad range of capabilities will help accelerate our ability to deliver fiber-based packaging that meets growing market demand for curbside recyclable and compostable solutions. It also enables us to proactively address Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations with scalable, science-based innovation.' Article content As a leader in packaging sustainability, ProAmpac is integrating this new university collaboration into its growing global network of academic partners focused on material and food science. These alliances enhance the company's research capabilities and directly support ProAmpac's ProActive Sustainability® and ProActive Intelligence® platforms, which foster innovation across all product categories and reinforce its commitment to a circular economy. Article content 'We're excited to partner with ProAmpac to advance fiber-based packaging innovation,' said Dr. Kecheng Li, chair, TAPPI fellow, of WMU. 'By combining our fiber expertise and barrier coating with ProAmpac's material science leadership and global commercial scale, we can accelerate the development of more sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions.' Article content About ProAmpac Article content ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac's approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability — provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit or contact Media@ Article content Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Whitney Miles Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ProAmpac Partners with Western Michigan University to Advance Fiber Packaging Innovation
CINCINNATI, June 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with Western Michigan University (WMU), a top North American institution in fiber technologies and recycling, to advance the development of fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions. The partnership will bolster ProAmpac's "Fiberization of Packaging®" strategy, which aims to deliver curbside recyclable and compostable alternatives to traditional packaging. "The partnership with Western Michigan University supports ProAmpac's material science team on developing innovative fiber-based technologies," said Hesam Tabatabaei, senior vice president of global product development and innovation at ProAmpac. "WMU's expertise in fiber manufacturing and broad range of capabilities will help accelerate our ability to deliver fiber-based packaging that meets growing market demand for curbside recyclable and compostable solutions. It also enables us to proactively address Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations with scalable, science-based innovation." As a leader in packaging sustainability, ProAmpac is integrating this new university collaboration into its growing global network of academic partners focused on material and food science. These alliances enhance the company's research capabilities and directly support ProAmpac's ProActive Sustainability® and ProActive Intelligence® platforms, which foster innovation across all product categories and reinforce its commitment to a circular economy. "We're excited to partner with ProAmpac to advance fiber-based packaging innovation," said Dr. Kecheng Li, chair, TAPPI fellow, of WMU. "By combining our fiber expertise and barrier coating with ProAmpac's material science leadership and global commercial scale, we can accelerate the development of more sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions." For more information about ProAmpac's sustainable solutions, please contact Marketing@ or visit About ProAmpac ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac's approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability -- provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit or contact Media@ About Pritzker Private Capital Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Whitney MilesProAmpac(617) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cabka awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Improving Sustainability Score
PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam, June 16, 2025 - Cabka N.V. (together with its subsidiaries 'Cabka', or the 'Company'), a company specialized in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into innovative Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP), and listed at Euronext Amsterdam proudly announces it has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis. This distinction represents the highest level of recognition for sustainability management and marks a significant upgrade from last year's Gold Medal. Cabka increased its EcoVadis score from 72 to 82 points, placing the company in the top 1% of all rated companies worldwide—a remarkable achievement and a testament to Cabka's leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. A Leader in Responsible Business EcoVadis evaluates companies across key ESG areas, including environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Achieving the Platinum status places Cabka among the world's top sustainability leaders and confirms the strength and effectiveness of its integrated ESG strategy. A Trusted Partner for Sustainable Supply Chains This distinction underscores Cabka's proactive role in addressing sustainability challenges in the plastics industry through measurable policies, transparent actions, and robust performance metrics. In today's complex regulatory and business environment, companies need reliable partners who help them manage ESG risks and build resilient, future-proof supply chains. By partnering with Cabka, customers gain access to a partner with a validated and recognized focus on sustainability, whose practices meet the highest global standards. A Platinum-rated partner supports: Enhanced supply chain sustainability and compliance Risk mitigation through ESG best practices Tangible progress toward customer sustainability targets Cabka's continued ESG leadership reflects its proactive approach to environmental impact reduction, strong business ethics, and transparent stakeholder engagement. Alexander Masharov, CEO of Cabka Group, stated: 'Receiving the EcoVadis Platinum Medal is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability. Improving our score shows that we are continuously improving our standards and we keep pushing ourselves to do better year after year. We are honored to be among the top 1% globally and proud to support our customers in building more sustainable supply chains.' Katrin Poirier, Sustainability Director at Cabka, added: 'We are incredibly proud of this achievement. First and foremost, well done to the entire Cabka team. This recognition is well deserved. Our joint dedication to sustainability makes a real difference. Together, we are transforming supply chains and creating meaningful impacts. Excellence in sustainability truly matters.' Cabka remains committed to advancing sustainability across its operations, supply chains, and partnerships. For more information, visit For more information, please contact:Nadia Lubbe, Investor & Press contactIR@ or 6 21 51 54 contact: info@ About CabkaCabka is in the business of recycling plastics from post-consumer and post-industrial waste into innovative reusable transport packaging (RTP), like pallets- and large container solutions enhancing logistics chain sustainability. ECO product are mainly construction and road safety products produced exclusively out of post-consumer waste. Cabka is leading the industry in its integrated approach closing the loop from waste, to recycling, to manufacturing. Backed by its own innovation center it has the rare industry knowledge, capability, and capacity of making maximum use bringing recycled plastics back in the production loop at attractive returns. Cabka is fully equipped to exploit the full value chain from waste to end-products. Cabka is listed at Euronext Amsterdam as of 1 March 2022 under the CABKA ticker with international securities identification number NL00150000S7. Attachment 250616_PressRelease Cabka Ecovadis Upgrade to Platinum 2025_Final
