Key principles

Measurement and reporting

Throughout 2007 and 2008 Elopak established and implemented a system for the collection, consolidation and reporting of relevant environmental data as a basis for the calculation of the Group’s carbon footprint. This “baseline” would then serve as the point-of-departure for the measurement and definition of reduction goals for the coming project period.

• Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from sources operated by the company itself. Elopak has included direct GHG emissions from its own industrial activity i.e. fossil fuel combustion for energy production. Emissions from the transportation of raw materials and finished goods to and from Elopak’s operations are not included for 2008. We aim to include these emissions as from 2010.
• Scope 2 accounts for indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Elopak has included indirect emissions from purchased electricity and heat (district heating).
• Scope 3 is optional and includes all other indirect emissions that are consequences of the company’s activities, but are from sources not owned or controlled by the company, e.g. air travel. Elopak has included business travel by air, taxi and also indirect GHG emissions from our Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions.

For more information see www.ghgprotocol.org

Accountability and employee engagement

Our wider commitment is to achieve continuous environmental improvements year after year and to assume a leading role within our industry. Product development and improvements are important elements in helping to reduce environmental impact in the value chain. These improvements can only be achieved by Elopak employees re-thinking old ways.

• Putting the cap on emissions
  Elopak continuously develops caps that perform better both functionally and environmentally. Recent additions to the closure portfolio include two lighter caps in different sizes, both using less plastic. Introduced end 2008, the smaller cap uses around 17% less plastic and the latest innovation, a larger sized closure, uses up to 25% fewer materials compared to previous cap solutions.
• Raising quality standards reduces waste
  Developments and innovations that raise the standards of carton quality are central to Elopak’s business. With a more efficient carton we can reduce waste – both in terms of spoilt product and damaged cartons.
• UK - Simple policy reaps huge CO2 savings in UK
  Restrictions on company car emissions in the UK add up to considerable savings. Elopak UK has reaped savings on CO2 emissions simply by putting a cap on car emissions. In 2007 the cap was set at 160 grams of CO2 emissions per litre of fuel for each car and employees had to select company cars which fell within this scope. In 2009, this was reduced to 140 grams per litre and is expected to reduce the annual CO2 emissions further.