As a manufacturer of sustainable flexible packaging solutions that exports products to customers in more than 80 countries, Korozo’s role in creating sustainable and circular solutions has never been more important. To deliver this, the company continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies and develop industry-leading innovations. At the same time, Korozo is acutely aware that true sustainability transcends processes and products, and is prioritising culture, DE&I, and social responsibility as part of its sustainable growth agenda.
The Korozo Group 2023 Sustainability Report is centred around the three pillars of People, Packaging, and Planet. Each is an important focus for the group, with substantial improvements being made across the board over the reporting period. Improvements continue to be made, realised every day by colleagues and customers, and will be included in future reports. Recent examples include receiving an EcoVadis Silver Medal and achieving a CDP A rating.
Headline facts and figures from the Korozo Group 2023 Sustainability Report include:
Planet
- A 16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions reported versus the previous year
- Electricity savings of 1,037,792.45 kWh and 21,176.56 sm³ of savings in natural gas from energy management and efficiency initiatives
- Water consumption and water discharge fell from more than 102,000 m³ to just over 94,000 m³, respectively
- 79% of non-hazardous waste generated from production was recycled
- 41% of hazardous waste generated from production was recycled
Packaging
- 64% of the total amount of packaging produced in 2023 was recyclable
- 1,400 metric tonnes of recycled material was used during production
- Designing and optimising all products to be recycle-ready by 2030
- Defined targets that clearly state the proportion of recycled content to be included in food and non-food packaging into the future
- Collaborating with partners to increase the availability and use of recycled content
- Partnering with household names and global brands to create impactful packaging that is sustainable by design, for confectionery and protein products to pet food and laundry detergent
People
- Safety culture transformation efforts, visible leadership commitment, ergonomics risk analyses, and other safety improvements reduced lost workdays by 67.2%, cut the number of accidents by 56.1%, and lowered the accident frequency rate by 65.6%, year-on-year
- All Korozo operating facilities in Turkey are certified according to ISO 45001 or other labour or human rights management standards
- More than 19,000 hours given over to OHS training and development
- Health screenings and health education for all personnel was provided
- Robust Diversity, Equality & Inclusion principles underpin a Human Rights Policy that unequivocally rejects all forms of discrimination
The full Korozo Group 2023 Sustainability Report can be accessed here.
Tugce Cevik, Sustainability and HSE Director at Korozo Group, commented: “Each of these developments and initiatives example the progress we are making on our sustainability journey. Ensuring excellence throughout the business, exceeding customer expectations, and prioritising safety will enable us to deliver on the environmental, social and governance responsibilities we shoulder as a leading flexible packaging manufacturer.
“We are assured and committed in our goals and know that we are firmly on the path to creating a circular future for all and meeting our promise of delivering sustainability, pack by pack.”
Korozo Group CEO Adam Barnett said: “In an era marked by global economic challenges, environmental crises, and financial volatility, sustainability is no longer just an option – it is a fundamental necessity. It is vital to securing the future of our business and our planet. At Korozo, we understand the importance of building a more sustainable and resilient world, and we are committed to managing today with a clear focus on tomorrow.
“Sustainability is at the heart of our business, guiding our actions and shaping our future. We are dedicated to minimising our environmental impact and acting responsibly for the benefit of current and future generations. Our goal is to lead on sustainability, particularly within the packaging industry, and we are committed to achieving this with complete transparency.
“Our 2023 Sustainability Report clearly evidences this. I thank our dedicated team members, engaged stakeholders, and valuable customers who have helped shape and implement the Korozo Group Sustainability Strategy. Together, we will continue to work towards a better world with unwavering dedication and commitment.”
For more on Korozo Group and its sustainable solutions, please visit korozo.com.tr