Siegwerk’s sustainability report 2023 highlights progress and commitment to a sustainable future

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is pleased to present its Sustainability Report 2023, showcasing its dedication to transforming Siegwerk into a truly sustainable business. 

In the 2023 Sustainability Report, Siegwerk provides a comprehensive overview of its sustainable business strategy, “HorizonNOW,” including details on its 2025 sustainability targets and progress for 2020 to 2022. Through quantitative metrics, Siegwerk transparently presents its achievements, challenges, and initiatives across all focus areas, including qualitative milestones for 2023. “Siegwerk’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond mere compliance; we are weaving it into the fabric of our corporate ethos," says Siegwerk’s head of Global Sustainability and Circular Economy, Alina Marm. 

Key Highlights from the Report: 

• Innovating for safe and circular inks and coatings: Siegwerk provides insights on its product innovations and processes that enable converters and brand owners to achieve their functional, safety, and sustainability targets. In 2022, Siegwerk was a three-time winner of the Sustainability Awards by Packaging Europe for the product series UniNATURE and de-inking plastics solutions.

• Comprehensive Climate Action: With the ambitious target of being net-zero by 2050 (target validated by the Science Based Target Initiative), Siegwerk showcases what is being done today to achieve this goal. Until today, Siegwerk achieved a nine percent decrease in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from baseline 2022.

• Global Alignment: Insights on how Siegwerk aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on climate change.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaboration is at the heart of Siegwerk’s sustainability efforts. Siegwerk actively seeks feedback from its stakeholders, including customers, partners, and the public. Explore current collaborations, like Siegwerk’s global social development program with SOS Children’s Villages, and find out how to get in touch.

• CEO commitment: Hear Siegwerk’s CEO about his vision and dedication to Siegwerk’s sustainable future.

This report reflects Siegwerk’s leading position to drive innovation in safe, circular, and digital packaging solutions. By working closely with its customers, brand owners, and other vital partners, Siegwerk aims to shape the future of sustainable packaging. 

Siegwerk invites everyone to join in on this journey. Let’s create a more sustainable world that benefits current and future generations alike.