A circular economy and an inclusive society
In BEWI, we have set ambitious goals for our sustainability work. This strategy covers our entire value chain with ambitions leading towards 2030.As a European provider of packaging, components and insulation solutions we are dedicated to creating value to our customers, the society and our owners.
Our strategic approach to sustainability is based on three pillars:
Becoming circular
To be a circular business built on renewable energy.
Actively engage in partnerships
Being an active and responsible partner so that we together with our stakeholders can achieve a circular economy, operating within our planet’s planetary boundaries.
Contribute to an inclusive society
Create a positive social impact for everyone across the BEWI value chain.
Our actions to reach our commitments
Materials and design
Our aim is to improve our resource efficiency and to increase our use of recycled and non-fossil raw materials. We are continuously working to increase the quality of our recycled materials and to keep the raw materials in the loop for as long as possible. By improving design, we work to reduce the quantity of raw materials needed in our products, to develop products that have a longer lifetime through models of reuse, and to make sure that our products are suitable for recycling.
Production and manufacturing
In production we are committed to ensure that we constantly are working to improve our environmental performance. We are guided by our commitments to increase our use of non-fossil energy sources, establish energy efficient production processes, use recycled raw materials in our production, continuously working to reduce our use of chemicals, reducing our waste generation and ensuring that our waste are sorted out for recycling.
Transition to non-fossil
A transition to non-fossil energy sources will involve a huge change in the way we make our products. We will do this by investing in energy efficient measures to reduce the overall amount of energy we use and to switch to non-fossil energy sources.
Sustainable procurements
BEWI has a significant annual purchasing volume and we see this as an opportunity to drive change and to increase the emphasis on sustainability in our value chain. Though setting clear goals and actively collaborate with our suppliers, we work to ensure that our procurements reflect our goals linked to resource efficiency, circularity and social responsibility.
Distribution of products
Transport is a huge part of the value chain and accounts for much of the CO2 emissions. We are constantly working to reduce our transport by creating cleaner and leaner logistics. We will work to optimize our routes, fill vehicles more efficiently and work with logistic providers to demand more non-fossil alternatives.
Collection and recycling
BEWI is committed to becoming circular. We are continuously working to increase our collection capacity through investments and to collaborate with our customers and partners to secure that our products are sorted out for collection and material recycling.
Inclusive society
We will stand up for our values and beliefs, advocating for change and playing an active role to support it. This means that we will actively engage with our employees, partners, and neighbours to create a positive impact on livelihoods throughout our value chain.
