ESG Report 2022 
Wipak Group

About this report
This Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 
report demonstrates Wipak's performance for 
the year 2022, including Wipak's approaches 
on its strategy for becoming the most sustain-
able flexible packaging company in the world 
launched in 2019. 
The information in this report is presented on 
behalf of Wipak Group including its subsidiaries:
WIPAK OY (FI) 
WIPAK WALSRODE GMBH & CO. KG (GER)
WIPAK GRYSPEERT S.A.S. (FR) 
WIPAK POLSKA SP Z.O.O. (PL) 
WIPAK UK (UK) 
WIPAK B.V. AND WIPAK B.P. (NL) 
WIPAK IBERICA S.L. (ES) 
WIPAK BORDI S.R.L. (IT) 
WIPAK PACKAGING (CHANGSHU) CO. LTD. (CN) 
BIAXIS (FI)
Susan Janssen,  
Manager Sustainability &  
Sustainable Products, Wipak Group
Dr. Dorit Nelke-Bruhn, 
Manager Sustainability Processes, 
Wipak Group
Table  
of Content
The report includes disclosures following the 
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. In 
addition to the GRI, this report references the 
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate 
Standards for carbon accounting.
Wipak's 2022 ESG report is the first report on 
environment, social and governance for Wipak 
and is meant as a starting point for continuous 
annual reporting. In the future, it will follow the 
upcoming European Union Corporate Sustainabil-
ity Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Thank you for your interest in our report.   
We welcome your questions, comments and 
feedback. You may contact us on:  
sustainability@wipak.com
About this Report 
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Editorial 
4
OVERVIEW 
6
Scope and ESG Development 
8
Stakeholder and Material Analysis  
10
Company Overview 
14
Our Strategy 
18
WINNOVATION 
22
Winnovation for the Environment 
24
Winnovation in Products 
38
Technologies 
54
Awards 
56
Services 
58
TOGETHER 
68
Our People 
70
Health & Safety 
76
Cooperation Partners 
80
Asscociations 
82
Development Projects with External Partners 
84
Initiatives 
86
TRUST 
88
Governance 
89
Code of Conduct 
90
Quality Management & Processes 
92
FUTURE 
94
Summary & Outlook 
95
Glossary 
102
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Sustainability is in our DNA. It is not just a buzz- 
word, but business critical to the viability of our 
company and the world we live in. All our ser-
vices and products are designed to protect and 
preserve valuable goods at the smallest possible 
CO2 footprint.
This sustainability report is our first-ever attempt 
to measure and communicate our sustainability 
efforts and their outcomes to our stakeholders. 
It provides a comprehensive overview of our sus-
tainability strategy, initiatives, and performance, 
covering the period from 2019 to 2022. Our goal 
is to be transparent about our sustainability prac-
tices and to be held accountable for the progress 
we make towards our sustainability objectives.
As a company that serves a wide range of food 
and healthcare industries, we understand the 
significant impact our operations can have on the 
environment and society. That is why we have 
taken a holistic approach to sustainability: we 
focus on reducing our carbon footprint as well 
as contributing positively to the communities we 
operate in. We have taken into account the ma-
teriality of sustainability impacts relevant to our 
We are proud to present the  
first-ever ESG Report of Wipak! 
Karri Koskela, 
CEO, Wipak Group
business, and as a first step, we have engaged 
with our internal stakeholders to understand 
their concerns and expectations.
We are proud of the results that we have 
achieved in our sustainability journey. In safety 
and well-being, we have taken steps forward in 
reducing the accident frequency rate and started 
programmes to further improve our safety per-
formance. On the environmental side, we have 
improved our carbon footprint and we 
achieved our first milestone, operational  
carbon neutrality, as of the end of last year. We 
have also launched the GreenChoice by Wipak 
sustainable packaging range. It offers our cus-
tomers a cutting edge range of products tar-
geting lower product carbon footprints, fully 
recyclable solutions and products that integrate 
renewable and/or recycled feedstock. In terms 
of governance, we have been able to improve 
our management systems to a degree that has 
allowed us a number of external certifications, as 
well as green financing for our bigger transforma-
tion projects. The report contains detailed results 
of our activities and progress.
And yet with all the progress, we recognize that 
we have quite the journey ahead of us. Our 
colleagues in all countries have plans in place to 
continuously improve performance in all areas of 
sustainability. This report is just the beginning, 
and we will continue to report on our progress 
and challenges in future reports.
We hope this report will serve as a transparent 
and informative tool for all our stakeholders, in-
cluding customers, investors, employees, and the 
wider community, to understand our sustainabil-
ity efforts and to engage with us on this journey 
towards a more sustainable future. We want this 
report to serve as a basis for constructive en-
gagement and collaboration.
We thank all our stakeholders for their support 
and feedback, which continue to shape our sus-
tainability. 
Editorial
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OVERVIEW
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Overview
We are a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions for  
global markets, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, 
and sustainable solutions for food products as well as medical 
devices and pharmaceutical products.  
Carrying for our employees and the consumer likewise, and 
taking responsibility for a sustainable future.
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OVERVIEW
Scope and ESG Development
Our aim is to be the most sustainable flexible packaging 
company with a promise to reduce our company carbon 
footprint to ZERO by 2025.
Wipak follows a strategy that highly focuses on 
environment, safety and people. One of the over-
arching strategic goals is to reduce its company 
carbon footprint to zero by 2025. This strategic 
goal was defined in 2019 and together with the 
aim for zero harm it is setting the foundation for 
today’s strategic thinking and ambitions. 
With the introduction of the BearingPoint Emis-
sionsCalculator in 2019, a global team of CO2 re-
sponsibles with members from the different sites 
was set up, enabling us to manage and control all 
CO2 related projects and share best practices. 
Our Operational Excellence System manages 
operational data of all sites in a transparent way. 
Besides others, safety, efficiency and quality are 
reported and followed up in common meetings 
of the production managers of all sites. 
Employee performance and development is 
followed up at least twice a year in personal per-
formance and development discussions, setting 
personal targets and reviewing the well-being. 
The development of a comprehensive ESG re-
porting is the next logical step in our journey to 
becoming the most sustainable flexible packag-
ing company. Not only do we want to communi-
cate openly about our achievements, but we also 
want to identify grey or underrepresented areas 
which we should and will put at a higher priority 
for ourselves to keep on improving our perfor-
mance as employer and producer of packaging 
for food and medical products, ensuring product 
safety and human health.
By 2026, Wipak will be subject to the Corporate 
Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). We wel-
come the European approach, and we decided 
to start at an early stage by following European 
Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), as far 
as possible, right from the start.
With the introduction of the Bearing-
Point EmissionsCalculator in 2019, a 
global team of CO2 responsibles with 
members from the different sites was 
set up, enabling us to manage and 
control all CO2 related projects and 
share best practices. 
Employee performance and develop-
ment is followed up at least twice a 
year in personal performance and 
development discussions, setting 
personal targets and reviewing the 
well-being. 
Our Operational Excellence System 
manages operational data of all sites 
in a transparent way. Besides others, 
safety, efficiency and quality are 
reported and followed up in common 
meetings of the production managers 
of all sites. 
Dr. Dorit Nelke-Bruhn, 
Manager Sustainability Processes, Wipak Group
Alexander Kayser, 
Operations & Supply Chain Director, Wipak Group
Paulina Rannikko, 
General Counsel & Head of Human Resources, Wipak Group
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Stakeholder
According to our values, we work TOGETHER in a 
TRUSTed manner, creating INNOVATION for the 
FUTURE. 
With regard to ESG reporting, TOGETHER means 
to work together with our business partners 
along our supply chain. In addition, we consider 
and take care of the stakeholder, who might be 
affected by us or could affect us in some way. 
In our stakeholder analysis, we ranked all stake-
holders according to their relevance and impact 
on Wipak. Based on the evaluation, three groups 
were defined; core, direct, and indirect stake- 
holders.
The core stakeholders with priority 1 comprise 
suppliers, current employees, customers (includ-
ing retail) as well as banks and other investors. 
Wipak's priority 2 group of stakeholders includes 
future employees, the owners (the Wihuri family), 
the management team, and insurance compa-
nies. In addition, the direct stakeholders include 
external partners and authorities as well as certi-
fication agencies. 
The indirect stakeholders with priority 3 include 
associations, local communities, labour unions, 
NGOs and the media.
In line with their priority for Wipak, the expecta-
tions and concerns of the stakeholders are taken 
into account in the materiality assessment.
Materiality Assessment
The materiality analysis was performed using a 
process, which has been established within the 
area of sustainability reporting in accordance 
with common frameworks. Understanding the 
context of the organisation’s actual and potential 
impacts were identified and their significance 
was assessed. Finally, the most significant im-
pacts were prioritized.
 
Stakeholder and Materiality Analysis
INDIRECT 
PRIORITY 3
DIRECT
PRIORITY 2
CORE
PRIORITY 1
Employees (current)
Customers/Retail
Suppliers
Banks/Financiers
Associations
External 
Partners
Insurance 
companies
Owners/
Wihuri 
family
Management 
team
Employees
(future)
Certification 
agencies
Authorities
Media
NGOs
Authorities
Local 
communities
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Materiality asessment process
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Although it was decided in the process of Wipak’s 
first sustainability report not to involve external 
stakeholders, we acknowledge that this is an im-
portant point and it will be considered for future 
reports.
In the environmental and social pillars, Wipak's 
main topics unsurprisingly follow the ongoing 
sustainability strategy. In the environmental 
area, the focus is on issues such as emissions, 
resource utilization and the circular economy. In 
addition to occupational health and safety and 
non-discrimination, suppliers are to be taken into 
account primarily in the social area. In the gov-
ernance pillar, "standard topics" such as econom-
ic performance, anti-corruption and risk manage-
ment are considered essential.
The following topics have been ranked according to their materiality:
Significance for Wipak
Enviromental
Social
Governance
Not material
Material, but 
no focus
Material
In order to determine the materiality of various impacts from the pillars 
of ecology, social affairs and governance, the following guiding questions 
were answered:
WHICH STAKEHOLDERS ARE AFFECTED?
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ASPECT FOR THE STAKEHOLDERS?
HOW LIKELY IS THE ASPECT GOING TO AFFECT ESG ISSUES?
HOW SEVERE IS THE IMPACT?
IS THERE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW/GAIN BENEFITS  
THROUGH THIS ASPECT?
HOW MANY STAKEHOLDERS WITH PRIORITY 1 ARE AFFECTED?
The assessment of material topics from the 
pillars of environmental, social and governance 
in relation to the expectations and needs of 
the stakeholders led to a clear picture: Impacts 
important to us are also important to our stake-
holders. Following the same material topics 
strengthens the way we work together to reach 
our common goals.
1
   Materials, recource use and circular economy
2
   Environmental compliance
3
   Governance, risk management and internal control
4
   Occupational Health and Safety
5
   Consumers and end users
6
   Energy
7
   Climate Change
8
   Human rights (non-discrimination, 
child labor, forced or compulsory labor)
9
    Business behavior (anti-corruption,  
anti-competitive, business conduct)
10
   Economic performance
11
  Employment/Own workforce
12
  Diversity an Equal Opportunity
13
  Supplier Social Assessment
14
  Emissions and Pollution
15
  Waste
Significance for Stakeholder
Material Topics at Wipak
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OVERVIEW
Company Overview
Wipak Group is a global supplier of packaging 
solutions and services for food products as 
well as for medical devices and pharmaceutical 
products. We work in close partnership with our 
customers to innovate on our path to becoming 
the world’s most sustainable packaging company.
Wipak is part of the family-owned Wihuri Group, 
tracing its origins back to over 120 years. Since 
the 1960s, Wihuri's packaging industry has grown 
into a major player in both Europe and North 
America. The packaging industry consists of two 
strong players: WIPAK in Europe and Asia, and 
WINPAK in North America. 
Wipak operates 11 production facilities, 10 in 
Europe and one in China. The biggest production 
sites are located in Germany, Finland and France, 
having extrusion and converting capabilities. 
Converting sites in UK, Poland, Spain and China 
are performing lamination and printing process-
es. Pouch production capabilities related to our 
Health business are located in Finland, China and 
the Netherlands. From Italy, we offer one of the 
industry’s widest ranges of pre-made bags and 
pouches in a variety of shapes and sizes, with an 
assortment of optional features.
Asia 4%
Spain 3%
Italy 4%
France  
12%
UK 6%
Netherlands 4%
Poland  
9%
Finland 32%
Germany 26%
Production sites
China
Finland (3)
France 
Germany
Italy
Sales offices
Czech Republic 
Estonia
Hungary 
Japan
Norway
China
Netherlands
Poland
Spain
United Kingdom
Singapore
Sweden 
Switzerland
Turkey
Wipakkaus
Wipakkaus
Matti 
Reijonen Oy
Winnipeg,
Wipak has more than 50 years of experience in 
manufacturing, specialising in multilayer barrier 
films for food packaging and medical products.  
All our packaging serves a purpose. At Wipak, we 
understand the importance and value of quality 
plastic packaging, delivering products to consum-
ers safely and efficiently. 
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OVERVIEW
Food Business
Our range of premium films and paper compo-
sites are the quality choice for protecting food 
products and ensuring they always reach the 
customer in perfect condition. 
Our high-quality flexible packaging solutions 
comprise a broad range of thermoformable flex-
ible films, high-quality printed films for lidding, 
flow pack and pouch applications. The high- 
performing barrier films are well suited for long  
shelf life as well as heat treatment applications, 
enabling easy open or reclose functions while 
never compromising on product protection. We 
serve customers in all food related segments, 
ranging from Meat & Protein, Cheese & Dairy and 
Bakery & Baking Ingredient markets to Ready 
Meal and Baby Food, not to forget Sweets & Con-
fectionary and high-premium pouch solutions, to 
name a few.  
In 2021, the Healthcare business of Wipak and 
Winpak joined forces to form a new global brand 
for healthcare packaging, Wiicare. Under the new 
Wiicare brand, Wipak and Winpak TOGETHER will 
ensure that customers receive enhanced perfor-
mance through a jointly designed, identical global 
product portfolio of sterile barrier systems wher-
ever sourced globally. 
Health Business
Wipak’s contribution to Wiicare business focuses 
on Medical Device Packaging and Hospital Sterili-
zation Packaging, as well as Pharmaceutical Pack-
aging. The Wiicare Packaging Machinery business 
is part of Winpak’s activities only.
Medical Device 
Packaging
Hospital  
Sterilization Packaging
Pharmaceutical  
Packaging
Packaging Machinery
Wipak Group turnover in 2022  
was about 560 Million €.  
79,3% of Wipak sales are  
related to the Food  
business, whereof 
 approx. 4,5% is  
accounted to pouches.  
The Health business  
accounts to 18,4%,  
and a minor part  
of 2,3% is obtained by  
our Converting business.
 
 
Market 
segments
18%
3%
79%
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Our Strategy
The better products are protected, or in the case of food, the longer 
it can be stored, the more effectively resources can be preserved. It 
is why we develop innovative packaging solutions and work with our 
customers to create sustainable concepts.
Sustainability is more to us than looking out 
for future generations by working on sustaina-
ble packaging solutions. It includes our deeply 
rooted family values of making transparent, 
long-term decisions that sustainably benefit 
all our stakeholders and the wider society. It 
also incorporates our ‘zero harm’ philosophy of 
ensuring the safety of our workforce. Besides it 
shows itself in our commitment by ensuring our 
customers that our films are the right choice for 
protecting fragile products with exceptional Food 
and Medical Packaging.
Values and strategic targets towards 2025:
Wipak as a family-owned company, has clear  
perceptions on how we want to run our business 
and how to interact with our stakeholders. This  
is reflected in our values: TOGETHER, TRUST, 
WINNVOATION and FUTURE, which are also  
acknowledged in the development process of  
our strategic targets. 
WINNOVATION for a sustainable FUTURE will 
only be achieved as a team, TOGETHER with our 
employees, supplier, customer and other stake-
holders, with a strong relationship that is built  
on TRUST.
Becoming the most sustainable 
flexible packaging company – we 
promise to reduce the company’s 
CO2 footprint to ZERO.
We enable our customers to deliver 
their products to people in safe and 
sustainable packaging.
Our Mission
Our Vision
To be prepared for the future, we focus our 
activities on people and sustainability, creating 
a healthy and satisfying working environment 
at Wipak. Having this base in place, a solid and 
profitable growth in our key business segments 
will be reached.
WINNOVATION
We are  curious and  open-minded . We have 
the  courage to try the new and we  learn  
from our mistakes. We  part-
ner with our customers to  
(w)innovate new solutions. 
TOGETHER
We are  open and  transparent in our com-
munication. We respect and  help each 
other. We  encourage , we  
challenge each other and 
we  laugh together . We pri-
oritize the  well-being and  
safety of each individual.
TRUST
We trust each other and 
take ownership of our work. We keep our 
promises and rely on our Code of Conduct 
and other guidelines. We do the right thing.
FUTURE
We work today for a more  
sustainable planet tomor-
row . We target  long-term success  for  our 
business  and  our customers’ business . 
We are with our customers and employees 
now and in the  future.
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We believe that TOGETHER, we are able to reach these challenging 
targets for a better FUTURE. That is why safety improvement and CO2 
reduction targets are part of TRUSTful “green financing” agreements 
with our banks to support WINNOVATIVE investments.
   Improved safety awareness and performance  
(Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR), reduced by  
more than 15% until 2025)
   Company Carbon Footprint reduced to Zero by 2025
   Improved employee experience and well-being
   Turnover of 650 Million € by the end of 2025
   Continuous volume growth of 3% every year  
and 8% EBIT margin, on a constant profitability level
   Strong positive cash flow
   GreenChoice by Wipak transformation: all our solu-
tions for food products should be designed for  
recycling and available with a proportion of recycled 
and/or renewable feedstock.
   Being the ambassador for sustainable packaging in the 
Healthcare sector. Wiicare provides packaging solu-
tions for Medical Device Industries (MDI), Health Care 
Facilities (HCF) and Pharma applications.
   Building a total global pouch business together with 
our business partners.
Our strategic pillars have been defined as follows
Sustainability and People
Growth and profitability
Business segments
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WINNOVATION
Winnovation
We are  curious and  open-minded . We have the  courage to try 
the new and we  learn  from our mistakes. We  partner  with our 
customers to  winnovate new solutions.
Winnovation as a synonym for „Wipak Innovation“ stands for 
open-mindness and curiousity, discovering and developing new 
things together with our partners. Winnovation does not only 
stand for product innovation, but for innovative developments 
throughout all our strategic targets. 
AS A FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY, WE ARE  
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR INNOVATIVE CHANGES, 
LEARNING FROM THE EXPERIENCES OF THE 
ELDER COLLEAGUES AND INTRODUCING NEW 
IDEAS FROM THE YOUNGER.
To constantly drive improvement and innovation,  
we keep on asking ourselves the following questions: 
HOW CAN WE IMPROVE OUR EMISSIONS USING INNOVATIVE IDEAS  
OR NEW INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES?
HOW DO INNOVATIVE BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL MODELS  
FIT TO OUR BUSINESS?
HOW WILL WE IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE?
HOW CAN WE INTRODUCE INNOVATIVE WAYS OF WORKING AND  
EDUCATION ENABLING OUR PEOPLE A SATISFYING WORKLIFE BALANCE? 
HOW CAN WE IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR PEOPLE?
HOW CAN INNOVATIVE ACTIONS SUPPORT US IN ACHIEVING ZERO HARM  
FOR OUR PEOPLE?
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WINNOVATION
Exemplary activities
INCREASING  
INTERNAL RECYCLING  
CAPABILITIES TO  
RECYCLE AND REUSE 
OUR PRODUCTION 
WASTE
INTEGRATION  
OF RECYCLED  
MATERIAL WHER- 
EVER FEASIBLE
REDUCTION OF  
OUR PRODUCTION 
WASTE
REDUCTION OF 
ENERGY  
CONSUMPTION
IMPLEMENTATION 
OF RENEWABLE  
MATERIALS INTO  
OUR PRODUCTS
USE OF  
RENEWABLE  
ENERGY
Winnovation for the Environment
Our aim is to be the most sustainable flexible 
packaging company with a promise to reduce our 
Company Carbon Footprint to ZERO by 2025. 
The protection of finite fossil resources and the 
reduction of emissions from all our company’s 
activities to the strict minimum, including those 
related to our products, determines all our activ-
ities. Innovations in our products and technolo-
gies enable us to reduce raw material and energy 
consumptions, as well as our emissions. 
Karri Koskela,  
CEO, Wipak Group
Our strategic target is to reduce all 
these company carbon footprint 
related emissions to zero by 2025.
In 2019, we started our CO2 journey and set 
ourselves an ambitious goal, reaching Company 
Carbon Neutrality in 5 years. The implementation 
of a customised calculation tool for accounting 
and monitoring our Greenhouse Gas Emissions 
(GHG emissions) was the first step, ensuring full 
transparency and enabling us to measure and 
analyse our Corporate Carbon Footprint as well 
as reporting on our improvements.
The Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) is calculat-
ed and verified by an external partner on a yearly 
basis. The calculations consider all CO2-equivalent 
(CO2e) emissions from cradle to gate (customer), 
and are performed following the Green House 
Gas Protocol rules. 
Following our reduction strategy, we are focus-
ing on two different parts of Wipaks Corporate 
Carbon Footprint.
On one side, we concentrate on the emissions, 
which are under immediate Wipak authority. 
These are defined as Wipak's Company Carbon 
Footprint, and include all Scope 1 and Scope 2 
emissions (Wipak's Operational Carbon Foot-
print) as well as further company related Scope 
3 emissions, like production waste or business 
travel. 
On the other side we are accounting all product- 
related emissions belonging to Scope 3, like 
emissions from raw materials and transporta-
tion. We are working closely with our partners 
along the supply chain to achieve reductions. We 
aim to reduce product-related emissions when-
ever possible. To do so, close cooperation with 
our customers and suppliers is essential. When 
developing new recyclable packaging solutions or 
packaging film materials with renewable and/or 
recycled content, we strive to calculate product 
carbon footprint emissions at an early stage 
during the process. All product-related strategic 
actions are brought together under the umbrella 
of our brand „GreenChoice by Wipak" product 
range.
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WINNOVATION
Dr. Dorit Nelke-Bruhn, 
Manager Sustainability Processes,  
Wipak Group
Our Corporate Carbon Footprint  
emissions accounted in 2022
For 2022, CO2e emissions of 399.616 t are 
determined. The biggest impact was related 
to the Scope 3 emissions (381.308 t CO2e), 
with raw materials and freight transportations 
having the biggest impact. 
Scope 1 (12.581 t CO2e) and market-based 
Scope 2 emissions (5.772 t CO2e) were minor. 
Compared to the base year 2019, we reduced 
our total carbon emissions by more than 17%. 
-17%
2019
2020
2021
2022
0
100.000
200.000
300.000
400.000
500.000
Scope 1
Scope 2 
Scope 3
-17%
Development in CO2e emissions  
per scope (t CO2e emissions)
Our pledge is becoming Company 
Carbon neutral by 2025 but our infi-
nite goal as a responsible company 
is to minimize emissions from all 
our activities (accounted as Corpo-
rate Carbon Footprint) to the strict 
minimum.
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WINNOVATION
First Milestone towards Company Carbon Neutrality
 
Regarding our Operational Carbon Footprint 
(Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions), we achieved a 
reduction of more then 60% comparing the 
CO2 kpi of 2022 with the baseline from 
2019, 
Although being out of scope for our 
strategic goal of achieving a Company 
Carbon Footprint of zero by 2025, the 
impact of raw materials and freight was 
reduced. 
Reduction of emissions related to raw materials 
are achieved by the development of carbon- 
reduced products. Whenever we develop and 
design new solutions within our GreenChoice 
product range, we aim to integrate materials 
that allow us to achieve lower product carbon 
footprint. First implementations of GreenChoice 
products already led to a CO2 kpi reduction of 2% 
after introducing GreenChoice by Wipak brand in 
2021. 
Next to this achievement, we started together 
with our customers the implementation of a 
loading calendar, which will allow for further 
reductions in our freight transportation by 
bundling several single deliveries to defined and 
combined deliveries. In addition, we are assess-
ing with our logistic partners possibilities for 
green transportations.
In order to visualize efficiency measures for 
reducing emissions, a strategic Wipak group 
key figure is determined: kpi = kg CO2e  
emissions/kg output finished product.
Comparing 2019 and 2022 data, a reduc-
tion in CO2e kpi by 6,3% was reached.
-6,3%
Scope 1
Scope 2
2019
2020
2021
2022
0
10.000
20.000
30.000
40.000
50.000
60.000
65% reduction from 2019 to 2022  
(Scope 1 and 2 emissions in t CO2e) 
-65%
On our carbon zero journey, we reached the 
first milestone of becoming OPERATIONAL  
CARBON NEUTRAL (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) 
by the end of 2022. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions 
were reduced by more than 65%. 
Scope 1
Scope 2
Scope 3
2019
2020
2021
2022
0,00
1,00
2,00
3,00
4,00
5,00
6,00
CO2 kpi  
(kg CO2e emissions per kg  
finished product output)
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WINNOVATION
How did we achieve this improvement?
All our production facilities are running on  
carbon-neutral electricity, mostly from  
renewable sources.
Several energy reduction programs were  
successfully implemented e.g. solar panel instal-
lation, technology improvements or LED lights.
non-renewable electricity
renewable electricity
2019
2020
2021
2022
0
50.000
100.000
Energy  
reduction  
programs
At Wipak, the main en-
ergy source is electric-
ity. Natural gas, heat 
and steam are further 
energy sources used 
in production and for 
heating. We are contin-
uously improving the 
energy consumption of 
our production sites. 
The overall consump-
tion of energy has 
been slightly decreas-
ing over the last years, 
underlining the great 
efforts at all sites to 
continuously reduce 
the energy consump-
tion. 
A total reduction of 
16.450.266 MWh  
(-10% compared to 
2019) was achieved.
                         Carbon-neutral  
 
 
electricity
Most of Wipak's electricity is running on 
renewable resources (energy attribute certif-
icate). The ratio was continuously increased 
over the last years. In 2022, only our produc-
tion site in France (accounting for app. 16% 
of the total consumption) is still running on 
standard grid electricity mix (mainly nuclear 
power). 
Wipak also started to implement solar panels 
in its factories to further increase the use of 
renewable resources. 
By including energy supplier off-set where re-
newable energy was not available on the market, 
we reached a reduction of 77%. The remaining 
unavoidable emissions are off-set by founding 
certified carbon reduction projects in coopera-
tion with ClimatePartner (details about the pro-
jects can be found on ClimatePartner webpage* 
by entering our ClimateID: 12374-2304-1001). 
Electricity consumption Wipak Group (MWh)
*www.climatepartner.com
BIOMASS REPLACES 
FOSSIL FUEL GENE- 
RATED ELECTRICITY
AN INTERNATIONAL 
CARBON OFFSET  
PROJECT COMBINED 
WITH ADDITIONAL 
PLASTIC COLLECTION 
(10 KG OF PLASTIC 
COLLECTED FOR EVERY 
TONNE OF CO2 OFFSET)
AN INTERNATIONAL 
CARBON OFFSET PRO-
JECT COMBINED WITH 
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL 
COMMITMENT: ONE 
TREE FOR EVERY TONNE 
OF CO2 OFFSET. 
The following projects were founded: 
1.
2.
3.
-10%
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WINNOVATION
In Wipak Nastola plant, we 
installed a heat recovery 
technology at our centralized 
water cooling system. So, we 
could save about 40–45% of 
our heating energy.
Jörg Valentin 
Senior Project Manager Engineering,  
Wipak Walsrode
Consumed Electricity (total)
Natural Gas (total)
Steam / Heat (total)
2019
2020
2021
2022
0
50.000
100.000
150.000
Energy consumption per source (MWh)
Energy Consumption of Wipak Group
In cross-functional teams, we work close togeth-
er to analyse our energy hot-spots and identify 
potential improvements. Actions are defined, 
executed and reported, and best practices are 
shared with the other sites or teams. The im-
provement process also includes the evaluation 
of new technologies and respected investments. 
As energy saving is a general topic for all of us, 
we engage our employees in implementing and 
making proposals for improvements in energy 
saving.
Kati Havén 
EHS Manager, Wipak Nastola
In an effort to engage employees more in 
energy-saving topics, Wipak Walsrode an-
nounced an ongoing rewarded competition on 
„suggestion for improvement on energy-relat-
ed topics". Besides the existing reward system 
on „suggestion for improvement", extra prices 
were announced related to energy improve-
ments. The winners are decided by drawing 
lots. 
The implementation of counter metres at 
defined/main energy consumption points and 
the continuous reporting on consumption via 
an IT tool enables our energy team to identify 
hot-spots and define corrective actions and 
verify their effectiveness. By implementing 
good ideas of our employees, we saved energy 
by optimizing our ventilation system and 
modifying our control program for downtimes 
of our RTO*.
*RTO: Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer
*The calculation excludes Wipak Iberica and  
Wipak Bordi, as the required detailed data are not  
yet available from those sites.
As the total consumption numbers do not 
sufficiently reflect our optimization efforts 
related to energy, we defined an energy 
intensity ratio as consumed energy per pro-
duced material. Besides the valuable output 
material per machine, the produced mate-
rial amount includes the waste generated. 
There our continuous improvements led to 
a reduction of 7%.
Energy intensity* defined as kWh  
consumed energy per kg material 
produced (output + waste)
kpi - electricity
kpi - natural gas
kpi - steam
2019
2020
2021
2022,00
0,00
0,20
0,40
0,60
0,80
-7%
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Jonna Salakka,  
Extrusion Team Supervisor Trainee,  
Wipak Nastola
The Extrusion Workshop was totally 
the best Wipak experience during 
my short career. It was really eye-
opening and interesting to be able 
to work with different Wipak people 
from different countries.
Further Steps towards Company Carbon Neutrality
As mentioned earlier, Wipak's Company Carbon 
Footprint accounts for all emissions which are un-
der immediate Wipak authority. Besides all scope 
1 and 2 emissions (Wipak's Operational Carbon 
Footprint), emissions related to production waste 
and business travel are taken into account as well 
and will be reduced to zero by 2025.
Scope 1 and 2 related reduction programs are 
ongoing, but our main focus in 2023 is related 
to our production waste. Besides continuously 
reducing our waste, we aim to recirculate our 
production waste, supporting the circular econo-
my approach.
Production waste reduction projects
As a manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging, 
Wipak takes its responsibility to save fossil-based 
resources and to support the circular economy. 
Waste prevention is therefore high on our agen-
da. Production processes and technologies are 
continuously improved to reduce our waste.
Continuous improvement projects as well as 
investments in new technologies, or technology 
upgrades will further reduce our waste.
We perform SMED* workshops to improve set-up 
time and waste by discussing in a team of dif-
ferent shift members or even colleagues from 
different plants, on improvement potentials. The 
proposals are tested and transferred into a con-
tinuous process.
*SMED: Single Minute Exchange of Die – improvements in set-up times (LEAN)
For example, at Valkeakoski extru-
sion site, an optimized procedure 
for shutting down blown film lines 
was established. This improved 
process reduced the set-up waste 
by app. 80–90% and the set-up 
time by app. 60–70% when start-
ing the respected production line 
again. This success was shared 
with the other sites and shall be 
established there  
as well.
Best practices in Extrusion Workshop
The Extrusion Workshop was held in Finland, 
including visits to all Finnish production sites. 
Wipak colleagues from extrusion departments 
of all Wipak sites participated. The aim was to 
have an exchange and open discussions on im-
provement potentials in extrusion to reach the 
common Wipak targets on safety, quality, waste, 
productivity, and delivery accuracy. 
On one of the days, a common SMED workshop 
was performed and an improvement in set-up 
time (reduction by 12%) was achieved, based on 
the experiences from all different sites. 
This result demonstrates the success of the 
workshop and underlines that working together 
across borders in a trustful and open manner, re-
veals winnovative improvements for the future. 
The Extrusion Workshop was not the only SMED 
workshop done so far. For example, the lamina-
tion department of Wipak Walsrode organized a 
similar workshop with participants from different 
shifts, resulting in an improvement of 31% in the 
set-up time of a lamination machine.
Highlights and outcome of such cross depart-
ment or even cross country workshops are 
shared with all employees to engage in contin-
uous improvement supporting our company’s 
strategic goals.
Waste ratio (2019 = 100%)
2019
2020
2021
2022
80,00
85,00
90,00
95,00
100,00
All activities together led to an improvement 
in our waste ratio (kg waste per kg consumed 
material) of approximately 6% compared to 
2019. 
-6%
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Our total waste numbers do not reflect the 
improvement visualized in the waste ratio due to 
changing outputs. Still, a significant amount of 
waste was recycled internally and diverted from 
disposal (in green in the graph below) . The waste 
declared as “directed to disposal” relates to the 
waste that is delivered to our external recycling 
partners for material or energy recycling. Only a 
little amount of our waste is directed to landfill. 
We are also looking into new technologies, like 
advanced (or chemical) recycling to contribute to 
real closed loop recycling. In our WiCircle project, 
we are evaluating cooperation possibilities along 
the value chain to keep our production waste in a 
closed loop.
For example, there is the Finnish UrbanMill 
project, which is a cooperation project Wipak is 
participating in. Targetting advanced recycling 
in collaboration with academics, the project is 
hosted by packaging and waste management 
businesses. The project will investigate and 
upscale pyrolysis technology to boost Finland’s 
recycling rates and circularize the plastics econo-
my. The key actors co-develop technologies that 
utilise highly mixed plastic waste as feedstock for 
chemical recycling, turning it to new high-quality 
plastic materials.
Raw Materials meat the  
highest quality standards
As a manufacturer of high-quality flexible pack-
aging material for the Food and Health business, 
all our raw materials used in production meet the 
highest quality standards as well as comply with 
the food and health regulations.
Following our promise to become the most 
sustainable flexible packaging company, we 
constantly strive to integrate new materials with 
a lower carbon footprint into our packaging 
solutions, while not compromising on product 
safety. We are in close contact with our suppliers 
to identify new innovative materials that fit to our 
requirements for a sustainable packaging solu-
tion, namely our GreenChoice products.
Some of the requirements that we  
defined for GreenChoice products are:
   Protection of the product packed (avoid food 
spoilage and ensure patient health)
   Carbon-reduced packaging material
   Recyclable packaging material
   Packaging material containing renewable  
feedstock 
   Packaging material containing recycled  
feedstock
So far, the main raw materials purchased are 
from fossil sources. With the implementation of 
our GreenChoice by Wipak product range, we will 
force the use of alternative materials. 
Waste directed to disposal
Waste diverted from disposal (Reused)
2019
2020
2021
2022
0
5.000
10.000
15.000
20.000
At each of our production sites, the unavoidable 
production waste is sorted into different waste 
fractions, ensuring proper disposal of each 
fraction. Since 2021, we have been further con-
tributing to a circular economy, as our recyclable 
PE waste is mainly recycled internally and the 
produced re-granulate is either used for internal 
production or sold externally to produce other 
products. This so-called re-use rate should be 
improved by establishing further recycling  
possibilities at our sites.
Raw materials purchased in 2022
Materials that are considered „Renewable" are
   FSC® certified paper 
  ISCC+ certified renewable feedstock
  Woodly (plastic based on wood cellulose) 
Recycled materials in use are all related to post 
consumer waste. The main material in use is me-
chanical recycled R-PET from certified PET bottle 
streams, as this is the only available material 
which is in compliance with the food law regula-
tions. 
Regarding chemical recycled materials,  
only ISCC+ certified materials will be used.
Share of Materials
Raw Materials (total) 
100,00 %
Non-renewable (total) 
92,93 %
Renewable (total) 
4,67 %
Recycled (total) 
2,39 %
Total waste [t] development 
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Winnovation in Products
With a long history in developing high-performance barrier 
films for flexible packaging, we have decades of industry leading 
experience in reducing material consumption, film thickness 
and thereby securing precious resources. 
WINNOVATION in our products are leading to a transformation of our product portfolio for the FUTURE  
of sustainable flexible packaging. In cross-functional teams inside and outside of Wipak, we work  
TOGETHER to build and strengthen TRUST in plastic packaging.
faster. With GreenChoice, we are commited to 
the ambition of a circular economy in flexible 
packaging. 
While striving for continuous material and CO2 
reduction is a top priority for us when developing 
new packaging solutions, just like guaranteeing 
product safety, we focus on the three main areas:
These three categories are the heart and soul of 
GreenChoice by Wipak. Each is equally significant 
as the other and showcases tomorrow's recy-
clable solutions, as well as the possibilities using 
renewable raw materials and recyclates holds.
Products & Solutions for our  
FOOD Business
Back in 2019, Wipak committed to becoming the 
first climate-neutral flexible packaging company 
by 2025! This ambitious promise began with the 
carbon neutral electricity supply for our produc-
tion sites and continues to drive us to a better, 
more sustainable future.
Contributing to a cleaner environment on the 
product side of our business and making commu-
nication about more sustainable solutions clear 
and easy, we introduced GreenChoice by Wipak 
in September 2021. 
GreenChoice by Wipak is our promise to bring 
our values and our pledge for a sustainable pack-
aging future to life through cutting edge innova-
tion.
GreenChoice by Wipak stands for evolution and 
swift transformation. The flexible packaging 
industry is changing – we are helping it to change 
*Comics can be downloaded from our website:  
www.wipak.com/download-centre
is one of our slogans and what we 
believe in. Following our aim for trans-
parent and simple communication, we 
introduced our comic series „Packtown: 
the Adventures of Ash & Norm".
Throughout a number of chapters,  
Ash & Norm explain sustainable pack-
aging in easy words and support our 
message of trustful and transparent 
communication.*
"Green Choice by Wipak 
makes it simple"
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WINNOVATION
RENEWABLE SOLUTIONS
Materials such as paper and new plastics made from renewable feedstock 
can help achieving independence from fossil resources. The use of such re-
newable raw materials in our packaging solutions helps to reduce depend-
ency on finite resources. With this, the release of additional carbon into the 
atmosphere, which is stored in earth’s fossil resources over thousands of 
years, can be avoided. A GreenChoice towards Carbon Zero.
When it comes to solutions that are based on renewable resource we  
differentiate in 3 areas*
    Karlbergs Kafferosteri: Alu-free  
paper-based solution, digitally printed 
 
*More details to be found from www.wipak.com/greenchoice/renewable
Customer Case Studies
    MixWell: Paper-based solution 
for baking mixes
   Gotlandschips: Paper-based solution 
for premium special flavour chips
    Pastillfabriken: Handy format of  
a paper-based pastilles packaging
PAPER TOP® PD
is our first climate-neutral product 
range that integrates both paper and 
renewable feedstock. Paper compos-
ites printed on our ProDirect® digital 
inkjet printing line are not just renewa-
bles-based. Since July 2021, the compos-
ites are a fully climate-neutral solution. 
We offset the small, remaining carbon 
emissions through certified climate 
protection projects*. Before that, the 
production of those composites was 
optimized and CO2 emissions reduced to 
a minimum possible at that stage.
*www.climatepartner.com 
ClimatePartner ID:  
12374-2107-1001
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RECYCLABLE SOLUTIONS
Recyclable solutions are the key to circularity. Our GreenChoice solutions 
are recyclable – aligned with the EU Plastic strategy target aiming for all 
plastic packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030. 
Our recyclable packaging solutions meet accepted design for recycling 
guidelines (e.g. Ceflex D4CE Guideline) and many are already certified as 
recyclable. While that does not mean all packaging is recyclable every-
where, it shows that full recyclability is possible to achieve. The certification 
underlines that packaging can be collected, sorted and recycled where the 
infrastructure exists.
    Kostelecké uzeniny: flexible recyclable thermo-
form packaging for pasteurised sausages 
    Arla: White Cheese in thermoformed  
packaging – designed for recycling
    Ornua: Introduced in 2022 a recyclable  
packaging for Pilgrims Choice 
    Uzeniny Příbram: Replaced the former paper 
composite with a recyclable PP-based solution 
from GreenChoice portfolio for their premium 
sausage product range.
The packaging is the perfect fit and enabled the 
customer to reduce the plastic amount used 
while at the same time introduce a recyclable 
packaging. After pasteurisation the film stays flat 
and the shelf life of 60 days stays guaranteed.
Customer Case Studies
Wipak teamed up with Arla in developing a semi-
hard white cheese packaging which is designed 
for recycling. The result is a PE-based packaging 
with white lidding and transparent bottom.  
Arla has introduced this type of packaging for 
Mediterranean-style white cheese to different 
markets since 2022.
Kerry Alexander,  
Brand Director for Ornua Foods UK said: 
At Pilgrims Choice, we believe that even the smallest 
developments can make a big difference and our 
new, more sustainable, grated cheese packs are 
another essential step forward in supporting con-
sumers to make positive environmental changes.
 
What does  
recyclable mean?
Aligned with Ceflex “Design for a Circular Economy 
Guideline”, we define it as the following: Recyclable means 
that the packaging has a realistic chance to be  
collected, sorted and recycled into a new material at 
scale, in a given country or market. Furthermore, the 
recycled material will, to a degree, replace virgin 
material in a viable end-market  
application.
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Sigma – Introduced the next generation of it’s 
mechanically reclosable semi-rigid packaging. 
The latest MULTIPET solutions contains  
60% of mechanically recycled PET.  
The MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) 
packaging is used for cold cuts and has a 
lower product carbon footprint.
Our product range of GreenChoice by Wipak has 
grown from single concepts back in 2019 to a big 
range of product families, including solutions for 
pasteurisation and sterilisation processes, easy 
open or reclose films, offering a wide range of 
thicknesses for flow pack, lidding and thermo-
form applications as well as pouch solutions. 
We do not stop developing new solutions and 
improving and transforming our existing ones. 
We do not stop thinking about more sustainable 
solutions, not only related to materials, but also 
processes and business models of tomorrow. 
That is why we started working on more sustain-
able way of printing, introducing GreenChoice 
Printing. 
Customer Case Study
WINNOVATION
RECYCLED CONTENT
The integration of recycled raw materials in our packaging brings us one 
step closer to a closed loop system for plastics. Although there are still 
restrictions and hurdles to overcome for flexible packaging in Food and 
Healthcare applications, we are already incorporating recycled material 
where technically possible and when requested by our customers. Exchang-
ing virgin raw materials for recycled alternatives decreases the consump-
tion of fossil fuels to produce plastics and reduces our product related 
carbon emissions.
A circular economy for flexible packaging requires all recycling technolo-
gies. Today, mechanical recycling is the primary process utilised. Chemical 
recycling solutions are complementary but will be necessary to recycle the 
complete range of flexible packaging of the future.
The integration of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) for food contact 
applications is established and approved for mechanically recycled PET. To 
increase the amount of recycled content and to comply with raising legisla-
tive requirements, we cooperate with our stakeholders to integrate chemi-
cally recycled materials according to ISCC Plus certification schemes.
Although quantities are still limited, the future will enable the incorporation 
of chemically recycled PE, PP and PA at scale.
GreenChoice Printing:
   The production of high quality market standard designs  
with up to 7 colours. 
   Saving potential in regard to cylinder and sleeve costs,  
as well as the reduction of material usage 
   Changes only take place digitally in  
pre-press – approved proof = print result 
   By determining the colours used and the irrevocable  
colour sequence, high quality of the print run stability  
of the design is guaranteed – even across suppliers.  
   Together with our customers, we are taking  
responsibility for a better tomorrow. 
This is just another example of our full commitment to  
change and evolution towards a more sustainable future.
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WINNOVATION
Medical Device 
Packaging
Hospital Sterilization 
Packaging
Pharmaceutical  
Packaging
Products for our HEALTH Business
Packaging for Healthcare products prevents the spread of infectious diseas-
es and improves patient safety. In treatment of patients, careful attention 
shall be paid to the cleanness and sterility of all instruments and devices. 
Hospital Sterilization Packaging
Wiicare's reliable Steriking® sterile barrier sys-
tems provide solutions for infection prevention. 
The Steriking® product range offers a wide varie-
ty of packaging types for all common sterilization 
processes.
Steriking® is a registered trademark of Wipak 
for the Wiicare hospital sterilization packaging 
solutions. It is the premium choice for hospitals, 
healthcare facilities, dental clinics, laundries and 
laboratories, when reliable quality and efficient 
performance of the products matters.
 
Steriking® high quality product  
offering includes 
   Sterilization peel pouches and rolls
   Cover bags
   Sterilization wraps
… and furthermore providing
    Sealing machines
    Indicators
   Other medical packaging solutions.
Global healthcare manufacturers have long 
had a very strong focus on sustainability, along 
with patient safety, which has always been and 
always will be a top priority. Recently, the focus 
has also been placed on sustainability within the 
framework of the regulation on health-
care packaging. This challenges our 
customers and us to develop 
STERIKING® 
The best known sterilization  
packaging brand in the world
materials that are more suitable for recycling and 
could eventually even contain recycled materials.
Prevention and reduction of material usage is 
the highest level in the waste hierarchy, and 
down-gauging has always been one of the core 
priorities in our development of multilayer films. 
Recyclable PA-free and PE-based films are in-
creasing in popularity, also in the development of 
our medical films. Identifying bio-based mate-
rials that could be utilised in highly regulated 
medical packaging applications is high on our 
research and development agenda.
Central 
Sterile Supply 
Departments are  
the heart of the hos-
pitals with thousands 
of instruments that 
are sterilized 
every day
Wiicare has  
manufacturing  
locations  
worldwide
More than 1 billion 
final packages are 
brought to the  
market in a year
Steriking®  
is used in more than 
100 countries
More than  
1,3 million service 
technicians in the 
world work with  
Steriking®  
packaging
More than 
100.000 hospitals in 
the world are equip-
ped with Steriking® 
products
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WINNOVATION
Medical device industry
Wiicare® product range for the medical device 
industry is designed specifically for the packaging 
of single-use medical instruments such as sy-
ringes, needles, catheters, tubings, wound care, 
drapes, gowns, gloves, procedural kits and renal 
therapy products.
Global Wiicare® product portfolio consists of 
flexible forming films (e.g. Fitform®), and a selec-
tion of direct seal papers. In addition, we offer 
our customers a wide variety of regional pack-
aging solutions from Wipak and Winpak, which 
include forming and non-forming films, porous 
webs and medical pouches, as well as solutions 
for steam, ethylene oxide (EO) and/or irradiation 
sterilization. 
Wiicare also provides sophisticated solutions for 
use also as components in the manufacture of in-
fusion liquid, urine and drainage bags. Common 
to all these diverse applications is the special care 
and barrier they demand.
In the wide portfolio also speciality products with 
special properties unique to their end application 
are included:
  Non-PVC urine bag materials (Ecoking)
   Solutions for moisture or gas sensitive  
products (Alumed (BOPET/AL/PE))
  Wide variety of pouches and bags for EO, 
steam and irradiation sterilization  
(Windowbags)
Nowadays, hospitals started focusing on waste 
reduction and recycling in a similar way that con-
sumers do. This led to increasing requests to de-
sign for recycling in healthcare packaging applica-
tions. Besides solutions which have been already 
recyclable in the past, we introduce a new range 
of MedForm films for thermoform applications 
that is designed for recycling while meeting ever 
high Health and Medical standards. 
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Wiicare offers a full line of pharmaceutical pack-
aging that includes push-through and child-re-
sistant lidding, die-cut lidding, pouch laminates 
and cold form blister films, mainly offered by 
Winpak.
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Pouch Solutions
Wipak is a leading global manufacturer with over 40 years of expertise in developing and manu-
facturing efficient pouch solutions of premium-quality flexible packaging solutions, offering one of 
the industry’s widest ranges of customisable pre-made bags and pouches – available in a variety of 
shapes and sizes.
Our portfolio includes lightweight, flexible pack-
aging solutions with a range of sustainability ben-
efits such as reduced plastic content and lowered 
logistical costs.
Pouches offer a wide variety of benefits to busi-
nesses and end consumers, while having a lower 
overall environmental impact than rigid alter-
natives. According to a recent study by Flexible 
Packaging Europe and conducted by the ifeu 
institue in Germany*, the use of flexible pouch-
es for common food products in the European 
market – pasta sauce and olives – were found to 
offer clear advantages over alternative packaging 
systems. 
Using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach, 
flexible pouches showed a more than 60% lower 
impact in the category of Climate Change (carbon 
footprint) than glass jars and steel cans – the 
most commonly used rigid alternatives in the EU.
From idea to market: 
How we help our customers 
   Conception, development, and design of packaging ideas
   Design consultation
   Consulting and project management
   Feasibility check of package designs
   Selection and sourcing of materials
   Market surveys and trend scouting
   Production of package and print samples
   Machine tests and sample series done under real-life condition
Different Packaging Solutions and their Impact on Climate Change
108
Pouch
145
Source: ifeu (2021)
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388
Steel Can
458
474
CO2 EMISSIONS OF PACKAGING FOR
400 GRAMM PASTA SAUCE
(IN KG CO2 EQ PER 1,000KG FOOD)
   CO2 emissions at current recycling rates
   CO2 emissions at 100% recycling rates
* More detailed information in the executive summary  
at pouch.flexible-europe.org
Glass Jar
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Customisable pouches & bags for every application
Pouch solutions are part of our lives in all areas today and are used for  
example for on the go, ready meals or beverages when it comes to food 
applications. In Pet Food markets, pouches have been used for a long time 
and range from small to big sizes. The Home & Personal Care market is 
evolving heavily, even more driven by material reduction and strong sus-
tainability commitments than other segments. 
GreenChoice by Wipak solutions for pouches are part of our growing port-
folio and are high performance materials. PP-based solutions for Baby 
Food are introduced into different markets during the last years, and latest 
solutions for retort applications are positively received and tested, even for 
products with a shelf life of up to 24 months. 
WINNOVATION
WINNOVATION
BABY FOOD & DAIRY 
PRODUCTS
BEVERAGES
RETORT & FOOD  
SERVICE
HOME & PERSONAL 
CARE
DRY PET FOOD
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SLITTING
the final step to slit big mother 
reels into customer reels.  
At some sites we operate auto-
mated slitting lines that have 
packing robots to help with the 
handling and final packing of 
the reels. 
Technologies
As producer of flexible plastic packaging materials, we carefully select and develop the best suitable 
production technologies that fulfil our requirements.
Wipak has production capabilities in all major processes needed to produce high quality flexible pack-
aging materials. We continuously invest in innovative new technologies to maintain our pioneering 
role in technologies used.
RAW MATERIALS
Used in different stages of the 
production process, starting 
from plastic resins (either from 
fossil, renewable or recycled 
feedstock) and purchased films 
or paper, to adhesives, inks and 
other processing aids, they al-
low us to achieve different film 
properties and functionalities.
EXTRUSION
Our 3 main sites operate blown 
and cast film extrusion lines, 
some of the blown film lines are 
water cooled to improve the 
film properties.
PRINTING
Flexographic, rotogravure  
(incl. our own cylinder production 
at the plant in Germany) and  
digital inkjet printing, we offer 
the full package. In specialised 
sites we also apply thin coating to 
paper or film substrates.
LAMINATION
state of the art processes for 
packaging are solvent-free 
(either inline with the printing 
or offline) and solvent based 
lamination. 
POUCH MAKING
for some applications we  
convert the film material to 
pouches in our Bordi facility in 
Italy. A variety of shapes and 
sizes, with an assortment of 
features can be produced.
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Awards
Our ability to innovate has resulted in a steady 
stream of industry awards. Some examples are 
mentioned here:
German Packaging Award –  
Winner in Sustainability Category 2020  
(Wipak Walsrode)
One of our first recyclable PE-
based solution was rewarded 
as one of the Winners in the 
category Sustainability at the 
German Packaging Awards 
2020 and on top of it was an-
nounced as Winner in Gold for 
this category.
Flexo Star 2022 (Wipak Gryspeert)
During this 35th edition, 
Wipak received, once again, 
the ATF prize for the quality of 
the work carried out in Flexo 
Printing. Wipak Gryspeert was 
awarded the Flexostar Bronze 
in the category „Complex films 
printed in solvent ink."
Dairy Innovation Awards 2022 (Wipak UK)
Wipak UK’s recyclable butter 
wrap, which enables a 68% 
carbon footprint reduction 
compared to market-standard 
wraps, was announced as the 
winner of the „Innovation in 
Sustainable Packaging" cat-
egory at the global IDF Dairy 
Innovation Awards 2022.
Oscar de l’emballage 2022
Not only Wipak received 
awards, but also customers 
who submitted jointly  
developed solutions were 
awarded.
Latest GreenChoice Solution 
for grated cheese was intro-
duced by our customer, Even 
and Paysan Breton in 2022. 
Our customer submitted the 
solution to the Oscar de l’Em-
ballage 2022 and got rewarded 
for the certified recyclable 
solution (mono PE with more 
than 90% PE), offering a 40% 
lower carbon footprint com-
pared to common BOPA/PE 
structures.
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WINNOVATION
Services
Through our in-house expertise and the development of strategic partnerships with external solution 
providers, our clients benefit from the comprehensive range of value adding services that we offer. 
From design consultation, application support and training, to practical lab analyses, our modular 
services provide an all-encompassing service for Wipak customers. 
    Calculate and help reduce your Carbon Footprint
  Support your development activities
   Assist with the technical implementation of 
packaging ideas
   Support you with material selection
  Provide a print and package consultation service
   Develop and test sample packages
  Optimize packaging processes
Digimarc®
Digimarc is a pioneer and leader in digital water-
marking solutions and the automatic identifica-
tion of media, including packaging, commercial 
print and digital images. Digimarc watermarks 
are driving the next generation of digital identi-
fication and detection-based solutions that help 
customers drive efficiency, accuracy and security 
across physical and digital supply chains.
Wipak has been affiliated with Digimarc since 
2014 and became an official partner in 2018, 
leading the development of innovative solutions 
and packaging applications that utilise digital 
watermarks to help our customers contribute to 
a circular economy and meet their sustainability 
pledges. With experience of close to 5000 Digi-
marc-enhanced packaging concepts in the retail 
sector, 
Digimarc Watermarks are imperceptible codes 
printed onto the entire surface – 360° – of a  
package.
We…
LOOKS LIKE THIS
PERFORMS LIKE THIS
The Digimarc® Barcode is an impercep-
tible barcode that can be embedded 
into the printed design of the packet 
enabling users within the value chain to 
quickly scan large portions of the pack-
age and access product information via 
a smartphone or tablet.
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Packaging 
Materials
Packaging 
Development
Packaged 
Goods
Logistics/Data Collected
Represents all media/item types
Product
Logistics
Store Operations
Fulfillment
Distribution
E-commerce
Home
Sorting/Recycling
Implementing Digi-
marc watermarks 
into packaging and 
labels presents 
businesses and their 
customers with 
outstanding benefits 
at every stage of the 
supply chain.
WINNOVATION
These digital watermarks ensure unrivalled scan-
ning accuracy compared to more commonly used 
QR codes and provide value at every single stage 
of the package journey – from manufacturing 
and production, to supply chain efficiency and 
recycling – becoming the solution for sustainable 
smart packaging in the EU.
To integrate Digimarc® Barcode into your packs, 
Wipak generates the required codes and embeds 
them into the packaging as part of the printing 
process. Digimarc® Barcodes can be printed using 
either gravure, flexo or Wipak’s ProDirect® digital 
inkjet technology.
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Innovative workshops, training courses and sem-
inars are used to design, develop and prototype 
packaging solutions of the future. Together with 
our internal and external experts, the perfect 
environment for innovation processes helps us in 
designing the packaging of tomorrow.
In the N.E.X.T. innovation workshops, clear work 
phases guarantee the maximum output. In the 
preparation phase, customer requirements are 
analysed and defined, so that different ideas can 
be created and discussed during the workshop. 
The results can afterwards be presented in a 
prototype product, followed by the testing phase 
under real production conditions.
Our N.E.X.T. seminars are designed to inspire, 
stimulate and share the latest innovation and 
know-how. Tailored to customer needs and with 
the possibility to access our extensive network 
of internal and external experts, our seminars 
and trainings are guaranteed to provide a great 
experience to our customers! Typical seminars 
and trainings include:
   Product training 
    Understanding CO2 footprint, Recycling and 
Circular Economy
   Designing a sustainability value proposition 
for our customers and/or the customers of  
our customers
Our design thinking process is made 
up of clear, concise work phases. This 
enables us to drive innovations in a 
focused and rapid manner.
WE ARE
The Wipak Innovation Center
In our N.E.X.T. Innovation Center, we design and optimize tomorrow's packaging  
together with our customers and partners.
Our design thinking process is made 
up of clear, concise work phases. 
This enables us to drive innovations 
in a focused and rapid manner.
Katharina Machner,  
Product and Packaging Designer,  
Wipak Group
Ideas
Creating diﬀerent 
ideas, categorising 
and evaluating
Deﬁne
We are creating a signiﬁ-
cant “to the point” project 
deﬁnition
Prototype
Building diﬀerent prototypes 
(sketches, paper/cardboard, 
CAD, real mock-ups)
Analyse
Customer prepares 
a proper design brief 
with all relevant 
project information
Testing
Checking developed 
ideas under real 
conditions on real 
packaging machines
Feedback Loop
comparing our ideas 
with the project 
deﬁnition
Ideas
Creating diﬀerent
ideas, categorising
and evaluating
Ideas
Creating diﬀerent 
ideas, categorising 
and evaluating
Deﬁne
We are creating a signiﬁ-
cant “to the point” project
deﬁnition
Deﬁne
We are creating a signiﬁ-
cant “to the point” project 
deﬁnition
Prototype
Building diﬀerent prototypes
(sketches, paper/cardboard, 
CAD, real mock-ups)
Prototype
Building diﬀerent prototypes 
(sketches, paper/cardboard, 
CAD, real mock-ups)
Analyse
Customer prepares 
a proper design brief 
with all relevant
project information
Analyse
Customer prepares 
a proper design brief 
with all relevant 
project information
Testing
Checking developed
ideas under real
conditions on real
packaging machines
Testing
Checking developed 
ideas under real 
conditions on real 
packaging machines
Feedback Loop
comparing our ideas 
with the project 
deﬁnition
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Wipak’s Technical Services  
Include:
   Application support
   Analysis and optimization of packaging  
processes
   Simulation of packaging processes at the  
Wipak Packaging Test Center
   Technical support for the introduction of  
new or modified films
   Analysis and rectification of any problems
   Adaptation of machine tools (if required)
We Aim to Deliver…
   A lower carbon footprint of customer  
production lines
   Higher performance and utilization of  
machines
   Smooth processing with existing systems
   Higher efficiency rates
   Lower reject rates
   Short downtimes, thanks to quick and  
flexible on-site servicing
Using a process- 
based approach 
and solid working 
relationships with 
a wide range of 
machine manu-
facturers, we can 
systema tically 
improve process-
ing conditions and 
identify the perfect 
match between 
process ing systems 
and films.
WINNOVATION
Workshops and Seminars
Our workshops and seminars are always indi-
vidually tailored to the needs of our customers 
and partners. The contents may vary from short, 
topic-specific sessions to multi-day innovation 
sessions.
Health Seminars
Our famous sterilization packaging brand  
STERIKING® is purchased to the hospitals via our 
worldwide distributors network. These distribu-
tors are well trained on our Steriking sterilization 
packagings, its use, as well as regulatory affairs 
related topics to make them familiar with our 
Steriking products to finally offer the best sup-
port to the hospitals and Healthcare facilities 
- our end customers. Also for these end custom-
ers, we directly offer webinars concentrating on 
added value, how to use, and clinical matters. 
External speakers complete the trainings to share 
knowledge with our customers.
Basic Seminar – Food Packaging 
Wipak's cross functional experts train on relevant 
topics to understand flexible packaging solu-
tions. In our Basic Seminars, we explain typical 
packaging properties and requirements, which 
are bagged with insights on raw material prop-
erties and production technologies. Customers 
and partners get the chance to experience the 
difference of typical flexible packaging materials, 
at one moment standing next to a blown film line 
and at the next moment holding the final pack-
aging in their hands at our Packaging Test Center 
(PTC). 
Technical Field Service
Wipak's field service engineers and technicians 
ensure our customers are supported through - 
out the deployment and production process.  
Offering packaging trials and a comprehensive 
processing consultation service, Wipak  
engineers help clients in increasing the opera-
tional efficiency of their production facilities.
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   Mechanical tests
   Microbiological tests
   Material analysis
   Migration measurements
   Permeation measurements
   IR spectroscopy
   Sensor-based measurements
   Amine determination
   Determination of solvent residues  
and layer thickness
   Material and raw-material tests
   Sample rolls for packaging trials
   Validation of the final pack’s sealing 
process
   Extrusion of small quantities  
(for cast and blow films)
Laboratory Services
At Wipak, we pride ourselves in delivering high 
quality solutions that add real value to our 
customers. Through the emphasis we place on 
innovation and sustainability, we continuously 
analyse our products and optimise our solutions 
to ensure we maintain and enhance the quality  
of our products.
Our experienced and knowledgeable laboratory 
professionals can deliver a range of value-added 
services for Wipak customers, from testing punc-
ture resistance and seal strength, to assessing 
the layer structure of films.
Food Contact and Medical Compliance
With manufacturing sites located throughout Europe and in Asia, Wipak is accustomed to the strin-
gent laws of the food industry and the legal specifications of the healthcare sector. Our customers 
choose Wipak because of the support we are able to provide, supplying films and packaging solutions 
that comply with international standards.
Sustainability Consultancy
In recent years, customer consultation with re-
gards to sustainability-related matters is getting 
an evermore area of support. Back in 2009, we 
started with Product Carbon Footprint calcula-
tions, most often in relation to new development 
projects. Today, Product Carbon Footprints are 
increasingly becoming part of our customers stra-
tegic targets. 
Consultancy on sustainable packaging solutions 
is nowadays part of our daily lives. If customers 
are in need of concrete advice with regards to 
packaging legislation and labelling, or recyclabil-
ity evaluations considering national and regional 
differences, our sustainability experts assist and 
support them to make transparent and trustful 
decisions. When it comes to advising on recy-
clability, we follow the latest rules and guideline 
developments, use the Recyda online platform, or 
evaluate and certify films and solutions with the 
help of known institutes (e.g. Cyclos-HTP, Interse-
roh, OPRL, etc.).
Wipak’s Laboratory and Pilot Plant 
Services Include:
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TOGETHER
TOGETHER
We are  open and  transparent  in our communication. We  respect 
and  help each other. We  encourage , we  challenge each other and 
we  laugh together . We prioritize the  well-being and  safety  of each 
individual.
Together with our Stakeholders
We work together with all our stakeholders to 
create value for all. Our core stakeholders are 
employees, customers, suppliers and financi-
ers. Our employees support us in implementing 
our strategy. We also involve our suppliers and 
customers directly in the future development of 
products, technologies and processes.
We promote an open and trustworthy working 
environment, facilitating cross-functional and 
group-wide teamwork.Together with our col-
leagues from our own or different teams, we 
work to find innovative solutions for a better 
future.
With decades of trusted partnerships with suppli-
ers and customers alike, we are in a great posi-
tion to innovate cutting-edge solutions. We have 
a great cooperation network for innovation that 
represents the whole value chain. This allows 
us to innovate at speed to meet market needs 
as well as prepare for the legislative changes of 
tomorrow.
To ensure that we meet all requirements for our 
present and future business, we work closely 
with our stakeholders, who may be directly or 
indirectly involved. Through collaborative efforts 
with all stakeholders, we can successfully imple-
ment changes that support a circular economy 
approach.
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Our People
People are the key to our ambitious strategy, and we promise to support them to unfold their full  
potential in a safe and engaging environment. We encourage our people to work as a team, also  
across functions and countries.
Improving employee experience
Our common target is to create an engaging and 
motivating working environment that enables 
us to perform and enjoy our work everyday. We 
strongly believe in equal opportunities and rights 
for all, regardless of culture, nationality, gender, 
religion, sexual orientation, or age. 
We support our employees to develop, and 
encourage them to apply their experiences to 
everyday life, reinforcing our family-oriented
corporate culture. The employee experience is 
subjective. It is the experience of each Wipak 
employee. Many factors affect this experience, 
like the work itself, the colleagues, managers, our 
premises, systems, our practices, well-being and 
possibilities to learn and develop. To improve 
the employee experience, we have three focus 
areas: Performance, Development, and Well-be-
ing. Under these focus areas, we have our annual 
processes, development projects and initiatives, 
and training programs.
*White-collar employees, in some sites also for blue-collar employees
**Strategic set up and planning in 2022, program start in 2023
PERFORMANCE
PDR
Target setting and review 
discussions twice a year*
Work
Work made easier
Flexibility
Compensation
Fair compensation
Benefits
DEVELOPMENT
Development
Development discussions  
twice a year*
Leadership
Mentoring program
New**: Leadership program  
for selected leaders
Learning
Online learning platform  
(renewing planned for 2023)
WELL-BEING
Local actions
Local well-being initiatives
Focus also on mental well-being
Managerial skills
Wipak LEAD
New**: Coaching (pilot group)
Listening and culture
Wipak Spirit employee survey
Strenghten culture locally
Improving employee experience
Performance and development
Our Performance focus area aims to enhance the 
work experience of our employees by identifying 
and implementing measures that simplifies their 
tasks and enable them to perform efficiently. This 
could mean investing in lifting devices in pro-
duction, or starting to use artificial intelligence 
(robots) to carry out certain repetitive tasks, like 
retrieving data for reports or the automation of 
invoicing. Our annual performance and devel-
opment review process is also playing a role in 
making work easier. When the expectations and 
priorities are clear, it is naturally easier to carry 
out the work. The purpose of the discussions is 
to agree on the individual goals for the respective 
year based on Wipak strategy. 
One of the key elements in improving the em-
ployee experience is the opportunity to learn and 
grow. We believe that development is in every-
one’s best interest. When we help our people to 
achieve their career and professional goals, we 
will have engaged employees and this in turn 
will help us to achieve our targets and deliver 
the very best solutions to our customers. We are 
committed to giving our employees opportunities 
to build skills, gain experiences and have sup-
port from managers as part of the development 
journey.
Career, performance, and developmental conver-
sations are expected to take place at least twice 
a year between managers and employees. This 
process applies to all Wipak white-collar employ-
ees, and in some Wipak companies, blue-collar 
employees also engage in these discussions with 
their managers.
In 2022, we streamlined the performance and 
development review process by implementing 
our HR system as a support tool. This action was 
taken to simplify the work for employees and 
managers
PERFORMANCE
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Hanna Kalliokoski, 
HRD Manager, Wipak Group
TOGETHER
DEVELOPMENT
Mentoring, Coaching and  
training Programs
In 2022, we launched our first mentoring pro-
gram called WiMatch. This new mentoring pro-
gram aims to support the professional growth 
and individual development of participants. It is 
an eight month process where an experienced 
Wipak professional acts as a mentor for a men-
tee. The program is designed to empower and 
support Wipak people to connect internally for 
success and new perspectives, build skills and 
perspective and inspire excellence and future 
growth.
Mentoring is about conversations, exchange of 
experiences and mutual learning and it is fully 
confidential. The targets of the program will be 
set based on the needs of the mentee. WiMatch 
will continue with the start of a new group during 
2023.
At Wipak, we provide internal and external train-
ing for our employees and managers. One of our 
development programs is Wipak Lead, which is 
a leadership program for all our employees who 
have a team to lead including our top manage-
ment. 
Personnel development is strongly present 
in our HR strategy. Therefore, we continue to 
enhance our offering to support and develop 
our employees. In 2023, we start a 6 month 
coaching program with an external partner. We 
believe coaching is one good practice to have 
a positive impact on employee development, 
performance, job satisfaction and leadership 
skills. We believe coaching also promotes a 
culture of continuous learning which can lead to 
long-term benefits for the business.
The Lead program includes  
several modules and main goals are
   Clarify what is expected from Wipak managers in 
daily work 
   Have a common way to lead and manage perfor-
mance and development 
   Strengthen the change leadership skills  
of Wipak managers. 
We believe that a strong and effective 
leader can inspire, motivate and guide the 
team to achieve common goals, and also 
improve performance and enhance the 
overall success of the company. We started 
the journey of Wipak Lead program in 2021.
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Wipak employees participate  
in making our company culture 
stronger
We measure employee experience via the 
annual and global „Wipak Spirit" engagement 
survey. We have been conducting the survey 
annually since 2019. The previous survey in 
autumn 2022 provided again our employees 
with the opportunity to give feedback on 
a range of topics to help the management 
understand how the employees feel about 
Wipak as a workplace. The feedback is used 
to develop the work in the teams as well as 
the company culture. 
Wipak Spirit 2022 survey included 40 rating 
questions and two open-ended questions. 
We achieved a 65,7% response rate across 
Wipak. We are aiming for a higher response 
rate in the next survey. Confidentiality re-
Clare Hanson, 
Human Resources Manager, Wipak UK
George Davies, 
Shift Manager, Wipak UK
We believe that people are critical to our suc-
cess. As an Investor in People Silver-Accredited 
site, we place great emphasis on developing our 
own, prioritising internal promotions over ex-
ternal recruitment, and retaining home-grown 
talent. As a result, Wipak UK has a pool of both 
technical and operational leaders, like George, 
who have gained trust and respect from the 
workforce. This is not only reflected in business 
growth and success, but in employee satisfacti-
on levels too.
Case -Wipak UK
Wipak UK, along with its dedicated employee 
George Davies, has been named as a finalist 
in the prestigious Investors in People Awards 
2022. The Welshpool-based site is a contender 
in the Leadership & Management category, 
while George is a nominee for the Young  
Person of the Year Award. At just 26 years 
old, he is the youngest-ever Shift Manager at 
Wipak UK.
How Wipak Spirit Actions  
Improve the Teamwork & Well-being  
of Employees
In Wipak Gryspeert the 2021 results of the 
Wipak Spirit Survey pointed out a clear 
demand for better team spirit as well as 
the necessity of taking care of employees’ 
well-being. To improve these critical topics, 
the MD of WG - Olivier Thybaut, all LMT 
Members and Managers organized meetings 
in all departments to collect more feedback 
and ideas around these topics. As one action 
a team event was initiated to support both 
the well-being and to strengthen the co-op-
eration between departments.
End of May, the unions representatives with 
the support of the management, organized a 
Fishing Day.
Over 200 river fish were caught by the par-
ticipants and their families. Those who were 
not so passionate about fishing, were able to 
go for a walk in the forest or go for a bicycle 
tour. The day was closed with a joint BBQ.
mains a top priority to ensure that our employ-
ees feel confident they can speak openly and 
honestly. In the 2022 survey, we also asked some 
questions related to diversity, equity and inclu-
sion. According to the results, the majority feels a 
sense of belonging in Wipak and that they can be 
authentic at work. Majority also sees that we at 
Wipak value that we have diverse people working 
in the company. Some concerns have been raised 
about the feeling that employees are not treated 
fairly and equally. 
Highlights of our  
Engagement survey
   White collars feedback about employer  
supporting their professional development 
   Feedback on the capability of our managers  
to build trust in the teams 
   Positive feedback on diversity and inclusion  
questions
Based on the results, we see the need to 
continue our people development pro-
grams, increase strategy communication 
and reinforce employees experience of 
equal and fair treatment. Engagement 
survey results were shared and reviewed 
internally at all levels. Each Wipak location 
and team have created action plans based 
on the survey results to improve employee 
experience over the coming year.
Wipak Spirit Actions – 
Inspiring Success Story from  
Wipak Gryspeert
WELL-BEING
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Health & Safety
Healthy employees are a prerequisite for our success, and a safe work environment is the starting 
point for well-being at work. Safety is a priority in all our operations, and even a single accident at 
work is too much, and our goal is to prevent them. 
Health
Well-being is one of our focus areas when im-
proving employee experience. 
We acknowledge that well-being relates to all as-
pects of working life, from the safety of the phys-
ical environment to ensuring that our employees 
are healthy and engaged at work. 
We offer naturally local occupational health 
services according to the local laws. In addition, 
we have local programs and events that address 
specific health challenges or cover different life-
style issues. In 2022, Wipak Walsrode organized 
a „Health Day" offering presentations, speeches 
as well as a Health Market fair. The purpose of 
the Health Day was to provide information to the 
employees on healthy lifestyle and to encourage 
them to improve their health behaviours. 
Naturally, the key is to maintain healthy behav-
iours for years. In order to support this, we have 
some sports clubs in our production sites and 
we offer some well-being benefits. 
We see that it is our responsibility to provide 
support to our employees in case of mental 
concerns. In Finland, we provide to our employ-
ees with a mental well-being service. Profes-
sionals provide preventative support, helping 
employees handle challenges related to stress, 
motivation, difficult life situation or sleep before 
they become overwhelming. Employees can sign 
up to the service anonymously which lowers the 
threshold to seek help in an early stage.
Safety strategy
We aim to achieve zero harm, believing that  
every safety incident is preventable. We ensure 
the well-being of our entire workforce and our 
partners. 
Every day should be a safe day. Our aim is  
even more ambitious: every day shows a  
safety improvement. This is reported with the  
Wipak Safety Blue Cross, a safety calendar that 
provides a daily up-date on the safety situation 
(blue: improvement, green: incident-free,  
yellow: near miss, red: incident). Easily recog-
nizable in the daily business, these colours are 
assigned in our daily operational MDI meetings 
(operational MDI means “Managing for Daily 
Improvement”), focusing not only on improve-
ments in safety, but also on efficiency and quality 
improvements. 
Department: Example
Month: MAR
2022 Safety Blue Cross
Health
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TOGETHER
Reporting tools are used to report on safety 
issues, define actions and follow-ups. These tools 
are used, for example, to carry out safety audits 
on a regular basis or to perform risk assessments 
using easily manageable templates. 
In the unfortunate case of an incident, clear 
rules have to be followed for an immediate help, 
but also to avoid similar incidents and learn and 
improve from each other. All incidents will be 
reported in Wipak Intranet. The report includes 
corrective action plans and follow-ups and is 
shared within the operations community and 
Wipak Group Management Team. The reports 
are accessible for all Wipak employees and are a 
fixed agenda point on monthly group-wide oper-
ations meetings. 
We are following our safety behaviour using the 
Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR), reporting all 
medical treatment cases, restricted work cases 
and lost time injuries compared to 200.000 work-
ing hours in departments that have daily shop-
floor responsibilities.
The graph below shows the continuous  
improvement within the last years on safety  
(TRCR as relative development compared to 
2019). A reduction of 45% was reached.
Raising safety awareness of our employees
Wipak continuously raises safety awareness for 
our employees. Different trainings, with defined 
focus on the respected working area, are man-
datory for all our employees on a regular basis. 
Everybody is encouraged to address any issues 
and take corrective actions if they become aware 
of safety hazards or unsafe behaviour. On a 
monthly basis, defined safety topics are com-
municated to all employees. Different materials 
like information material for the white boards or 
presentations and videos for team meetings are 
offered under the heading “Safety Focus of the 
Month”. The safety videos are non-verbal and 
demonstrate safe behaviour in a visual form that 
is easy to understand. 
We started a „Risk Factor" training program in 
2022 for all employees to increase awareness 
of potential risks in the workplace and everyday 
situations. The program is conducted by internal 
trainers in an open and relaxed atmosphere, 
encouraging discussion
Total recordable case rate
(TRCR – relative development)
-45%
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Cooperation Partners
To provide customers with an all-encompassing solution for spouted pouches, Wipak has partnered 
with Italian-based automated machine manufacturer IMA to launch WIIMA®, Wipak’s turnkey spouted 
pouch solution. By partnering with IMA, Wipak customers benefit from the expertise of two leading 
companies within the stand-up pouch sector, helping ensure they receive great looking pouches that 
are designed with convenience and sustainability at their heart.
As the packaging machines, their installation, service and repair are included in the solution for the 
duration of the contractual period, customers no longer need to invest in new machines and can be 
reassured that all components and films are matched for optimal performance.
   Installation, maintenance, repair and on-site technical services.
   Consulting/application technology
   Customized packaging concepts  
(including packaging design, 3D rendering, prototyping)
   Film development and production
   Real-life machine tests and the production of sample batches
   Wipak’s state of the art printing services  
(rotogravure, flexographic, and ink-jet digital print)
The WIIMA® solution comprises:
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Associations
To follow developments in our business environment, Wipak sites participate in  
a range of associations, allowing us to stay ahead of activities that might directly or  
indirectly influence our field of operation. 
Plastic packaging and national associations (not comprehensive)
Associations related to Health and Medical business (not comprehensive)
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Development Projects with External Partners
Being a leading producer of flexible packaging solutions with 
a clear commitment to sustainably developed solutions for 
immediate and future purposes, Wipak participates in a number 
of development projects that are led by external organisations.
SURPASS
The founded European project SURPASS stands 
for: Safe-, sUstainable- and Recyclable-by design 
Polymeric systems - A guidance towardS next 
generation of plasticS
SURPASS is a Research and Innovation project 
funded by Horizon Europe 2021, with an objective 
to lead by example the transition towards more 
Safe, Sustainable, and Recyclable by Design (SS-
RbD) polymeric materials.  
Alternative SSRbD plastic materials will be devel-
oped for the Building, Transport, and Packaging 
sectors. For the new SSRbD systems, the repro-
cessing technologies will be adapted to support 
achievement of ambitious recyclability targets. 
A scoring-based assessment guiding material 
designers, formulators and recyclers designing 
SSRbD materials, will be developed and merged 
together with all relevant methodologies in a 
digital infrastructure.
Wipak supports the activities in the packag - 
ing sector in developing and investigating  
MultiNanoLayered (MNL) films to replace  
multi-layer films for food packaging.
SURPASS will in particular address its results 
to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), 
representing more than 99% of enterprises, and 
therefore has an outstanding potential to con-
tribute to the transition towards green economy.
 
The project involves a consortium  
of 13 partners consisting of research 
and technology organizations and 
industries to:
   Develop SSRbD alternatives with no potentially 
hazardous additives through industrially relevant 
case-studies, targeting the three sectors represen-
ting 70% of the European plastic demand: Building, 
Transport and Packaging. 
   Optimize reprocessing technologies adapted to 
the new SSRbD systems to support achievement of 
ambitious recyclability targets.
   Develop a scoring-based assessment that will gui-
de material designers, formulators and recyclers 
to design SSRbD polymeric materials, operating 
over the plastic’s entire life cycle, including hazard, 
health, environmental and economic assessment.
   Merge all data and relevant methodologies in a 
digital infrastructure, offering an open-access and 
user-friendly interface for innovators.
RI.SE – Circpack
Increasing the circularity of high-barrier flexible 
plastic packaging is what RI.SE targets with it’s 
Circpack project. Wipak participates as a repre-
sentative of flexible packaging materials since the 
start in 2021.
About 50% of consumer plastic packaging con-
sists of film, but only one third that is sorted out 
can today be mechanically recycled, while the 
rest that includes multi-material laminate films, 
is sent to incineration. This Swedish project will 
seek recyclable alternatives that hold the po-
tential to increase the sorting rate in the plastic 
recycling process and will develop guidelines for 
better recyclability.
PEF-CR for flexible packaging
Wipak is engaged in an EU project, led by 
FPE (Flexible Packaging Europe Association) 
to develop official Product Environmental 
Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) and aver-
age Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) datasets. The 
objective of the project is to model reliable 
and recognised tools to assess the environ-
mental footprint of products packed with 
flexible packaging and make them easily 
available.
“Packaging sustainability SCORE” 
“Packaging sustainability SCORE” is part of 
PlastLIFE EU project led by Finnish Natural 
Resource Institute LUKE. The aim of SCORE 
is to develop a sustainability scoring sys-
tem for food packaging, which enables a 
comprehensive comparison of the envi-
ronmental impacts of packaging to make 
the right choices to reduce environmental 
burden. 
In the development of the SCORE, the 
essential elements and features are life 
cycle wide environmental footprints, which 
are in line with Product Environmental 
Footprint methodology and ISO standard 
series. As a new element, the technical 
performance of the packaging will be taken 
into account, which means, for example, 
how packaging can prevent food waste.
The aim of the project is to conduct full life 
cycle analyses to develop better consumer 
communication methods and support the 
Ministry of Environment in designing the 
Finnish 'Roadmap' for managing plastic 
usage in packaging

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TOGETHER
Initiatives
Next to development projects having a closer focus on material, the 
participation in initiatives is a cornerstone to get prepared for a sustainable 
future in our business sectors. 
We know consumers hold the industry responsible for the plastic waste 
problem. We are happy to take on our share of that responsibility.  
As we strive for continuous innovation and development, we commit to  
a number of key initiatives.
CEFLEX 
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging  
(CEFLEX) is a collaborative initiative represent-
ing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. 
CEFLEX’s ‘Mission Circular’ commits to the col-
lection of all flexible packaging and over 80% of 
the recycled materials channelled into valuable 
new markets and applications to substitute virgin 
materials.
Wipak joined Ceflex in 2017, and is now work-
ing with companies from the entire value chain 
towards the common goal of increasing the 
collection and recycling of flexible packaging by 
2025. This will take “end of life” technologies and 
processes, which deliver the best economic, tech-
nical and environmental outcome for a circular 
economy, into account.
The initiative encourages collaboration across 
the value chain to find common solutions – from 
raw material producers, to manufacturers of 
packaging and consumer products, retailers, as 
well as waste management and recycling compa-
nies. CEFLEX is working towards finding solutions 
in these areas to make flexible packaging even 
more relevant to the circular economy.
HolyGrail 2.0 
Wipak is part of the cross-value chain initiative 
HolyGrail 2.0. Driven by AIM – European Brands 
Association and powered by the Alliance to End 
Plastic Waste, over 160 companies and organisa-
tions from the complete packaging value chain 
have joined forces for the Digital Watermarks 
Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 with the ambitious goal to 
assess whether a pioneering digital technology 
can enable better sorting and higher-quality recy-
cling rates for packaging in the EU, driving a truly 
circular economy. 
The objective of the Digital Watermarks Initiative 
HolyGrail 2.0 is to prove the viability of digital 
watermarking technologies for accurate sorting 
and the business case on a large scale.
UK – Plastic Pact
Wipak UK is an associate member of the 
UK Plastics Pact. The Plastic Pact brings 
together businesses from across the entire 
plastics value chain with UK governments 
and NGOs to tackle the scourge of plastic 
waste. The aim is to create a circular eco-
nomy for plastics, capturing their value by 
keeping them in the economy and out of 
the natural environment.
UK Plastic Pact members will eliminate 
problematic plastics, reducing the total 
amount of packaging on supermarket 
shelves. They will also stimulate innovation 
and new business models and help build 
a stronger recycling system in the UK. 
Together, the members will ensure that 
plastic packaging is designed so it can be 
easily recycled and made into new pro-
ducts and packaging and, with the support 
of governments, ensure consistent UK 
recycling is met.
R-cycle 
R-Cycle is an association of companies and 
organizations promoting the global stand-
ardization of digital product passports for 
sustainable plastics. Members of R-Cycle 
believe that plastic is a valuable material 
on our common path to climate neutral-
ity. To leverage the full potential, a viable 
circular economy based on data exchange 
and transparency along the entire life cycle 
of plastics is needed. A digital product 
passport provides an unique “document” 
providing all specific information of the 
products, supporting circularity.
R-Cycle aims to implement digital product 
passports for various products and assess 
the feasibility throughout the entire supply 
chain. With expertise in producing sustain-
able flexible packaging materials and the 
ability to enhance plastic materials with 
the Digimarc® digital watermark, Wipak 
provides valuable support for achieving 
circularity of plastic materials using digital 
product passports.

Commercial 
Karri Koskela
Region South 
Marco Reggi
Governance
The foundation of Wipak's business lies with-
in our vision to become the most sustainable 
flexible packaging company in the world, and 
our mission to enable our customers to deliver 
their products to people in safe and sustainable 
packaging. 
We operate in accordance with responsible busi-
ness practices, integrity and respect for others. 
We always comply with applicable laws and reg-
ulations, our value-based Code of Conduct and 
Wipak's policies.
The Wipak Group Management Team manages 
the business. Company-specific targets are set 
during the budgeting process and achievements 
are followed up. Targets are based on Wipak’s 
strategy. Each Wipak site is responsible for 
fulfilling the targets and implementing the strat-
egy. Belonging to the Wihuri Group, all strategic 
decisions are approved by the Board of Directors 
of Wihuri Packaging Oy. 
Risk assessment
Risk management is a daily practice of normal 
business management. Besides the Financial 
risks, all business activities inherently need to 
take and manage other risks like strategic, opera-
tional and hazard risks. 
Strategic risks refer to the assumptions and acts 
concerning the changes in technology, custom-
ers, competition, markets and regulations. The 
company top management is accountable for 
strategic risks. 
Operational risks relate to the good business 
execution and strategy implementation and the 
business unit management is accountable for 
those risks. 
Hazard risks include those possibly negative 
uncertainties and sudden incidents that possibly 
cause damages to the assets, people, company 
reputation or profits. 
TRUST
Wipak Group 
management team
Wipak Group 
Karri Koskela
Executive Assistant 
Tytti Laari
Operations & Supply chain 
Alexander Kayser
Region West 
Jerome Vezin
HR & Legal 
Paulina Rannikko
Region Central 
Tom Wetzel
Pouch Business 
Marco Reggi
Finance & IT 
Ari Lehtola
Region North 
Tuija Suur-Hamari
Health Business 
Tuija Suur-Hamari
FOOD BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESSES
GROUP FUNKTIONS
Trust
We trust each other and take ownership of our work. 
We keep our promises and rely on our Code of Conduct and 
other guidelines. We do the right thing.
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We do not 
engage in  
corruption  
in any form
Corruption 
of any kind is 
strictly prohib-
ited. Bribery is 
the most com-
mon form of 
corruption but 
corruption could 
also happen via, 
for example, 
improper pay-
ments, such as 
overpriced fees. 
No corruption 
cases related to 
our operations 
were brought to 
our attention in 
2022.
We do not violate human rights  
and we respect each other
Human rights belong to everyone and we do not tolerate any human 
rights violations. Wihuri respects and abides by the human rights as 
defined in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO 
Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We are 
committed to operating in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles 
on Business and Human Rights. We do not tolerate any form of sexual 
or other harassment, insults, bullying, intimidation, abuse,physical or 
mental violence, or any other inappropriate behaviour. We are also 
committed to ensuring that there is no child labour, forced labour, 
human trafficking or any other form of modern-day slavery in our 
supply chain. It is important to us that all people have equal oppor-
tunities based on professionalism and competence. We respect all 
employment rights, such as the freedom of association and the right 
to collective bargaining. No cases of human rights violations related 
to our operations were brought to our attention in 2022.
We compete in the market  
in a fair manner and in  
compliance with the law 
Our competitive advantage is the quality 
and delivery accuracy of our products and 
services — not unfair practices. We respect 
the rights of our customers, suppliers and 
competitors by participating in the compe-
tition in a fair and ethical manner. We com-
ply with applicable competition laws. We 
do not misuse the trade secrets or other 
confidential information of others. No cas-
es of competition law violations or breach 
of confidentiality related to our operations 
were brought to our attention in 2022.
TRUST
Code of Conduct
Belonging to the Wihuri Group, Wipak follows 
Wihuri`s Code of Conduct. Wihuri`s Code of Con-
duct describes commonly accepted practices that 
we follow in our businesses, and our commit-
ment to compliance with laws and regulations. 
We operate in a legally, environmentally, socially 
and ethically responsible manner.
The Wihuri Code of Conduct applies to all em-
ployees of Wipak, and we also expect our sup-
pliers to comply with it. The Code of Conduct 
was updated in 2021, and we organized training 
sessions for all Wipak managers on its principles 
in the same year. In 2022, we launched a news 
campaign to promote awareness of the Code of 
Conduct's main principles. Additionally, we offer 
an e-learning course on the Code of Conduct for 
all employees, available in their local languages.
Most significant topics  
of our Code of Conduct:
Whistleblowing channel
We encourage our personnel and stake-
holders to be open about ethically chal-
lenging situations and to report any mis-
conduct. Any observations made can be 
reported to the employee’s own manager, 
the local management, Human Resources 
or via our whistleblowing channel, which is 
available to our personnel and stakehold-
ers in Europe in several local languages. 
The reports can be submitted anony-
mously. We are committed to protecting 
the privacy of whistleblowers, and we do 
not accept any countermeasures against 
those who have reported their concerns in 
good faith. No such countermeasures were 
brought to our attention since the introduc-
tion of the whistleblowing channel in 2021.
GIFTS AND  
BENEFITS MUST  
NOT INFLUENCE  
DECISION-MAKING
WE AVOID  
CONFLICTS  
OF INTEREST
WE PROCESS  
PERSONAL DATA 
PROPERLY
THE PROTECTION  
OF WIHURI’S  
PROPERTY IS  
EVERYONE’S  
RESPONSIBILITY
WE KNOW OUR  
PARTNERS AND  
THE REQUIREMENTS 
OF TRADE
WE TAKE CARE  
OF OCCUPATIONAL 
SAFETY AND  
WELL-BEING  
AT WORK
WE CARE  
ABOUT THE  
ENVIRONMENT  
AND PRODUCT 
 SAFETY
WE DO NOT  
VIOLATE  
HUMAN RIGHTS  
AND WE RESPECT 
EACH OTHER
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TRUST
Quality Management & Processes
Our quality management, environmental protec-
tion, as well as safety and hygiene practices have 
been developed to meet the strict demands of 
international standards and customer require-
ments.
Our processes are transparent and traceable 
and all employees are obligated to follow the 
described processes. We are working continuous-
ly to improve our processes having internal and 
external audits in place.
Operational Excellence is the systematic manage-
ment of safety, quality, reliability and efficiency 
to achieve world-class performance. The "Wipak 
Operational Excellence System" (WOES) is an 
overall framework that describes how we run our 
operations to live up to our vision and to achieve 
our objectives. Our goal is to achieve world-class 
levels of safety, quality and efficiency.
Managing a systematic target of "Zero Defects" 
is an essential key for customer satisfaction and 
loyalty. Round-the-clock production control, 
measurements carried out at the plants, inte-
grated inspection systems, fast-track laboratory 
tests - these are the ways in which we ensure 
consistently high film quality, optimum packaging 
machine productivity and minimal production 
downtime. 
Our quality performance is followed using 
the DPMO (defects per million opportunities) 
principle, which is defined as follows: number 
of claims/number of deliveries. The DPMO im-
proved over the last years, as many projects were 
initiated to improve recurring quality issues. In 
small teams, the problems were analysed and 
improving actions were defined. For more com-
plex matters we engage with universities to gain 
deeper understanding of the root causes. We 
focus on engaging our operators to emphasize 
the importance of everybody carrying a responsi-
bility for quality.
Certificates/  
Total Quality Management 
Long-term certifications on Management Sys-
tems is key for trustworthy cooperation and 
to meet customer requirements in terms of 
quality and hygiene. Therefore, Wipak follows 
internationally accepted standards, having 
monitoring systems in place and improving 
products and processes continuously. 
Wipak Group Standards* are: 
   Quality Management System ISO 9001 
   Food Safety Management System  
BRC, ISO 22000
   Medical devices –  
Quality Management System ISO 13485
   Environmental Management System  
ISO 14001
   Energy Management System ISO 50001
   Occupational Health & Safety  
Management System ISO 45001
   Supply Chain Management  
ISCC PLUS, FSC Chain of custody
Besides those accepted standards,  
SMETA/Sedex and Ecovadis Ratings are per-
formed as well. 
Furthermore, we are dedicated to responding 
to an increasing number of customer-specific 
questionnaires. In doing so, we meet request-
ed standards in addition to transparently shar-
ing best practices and strategic approaches.
*Certificates can be accessed from here: 
https://wipak.com/download-centre/
2019
2020
2021
2022
0,0 %
20,0 %
40,0 %
60,0 %
80,0 %
100,0 %
Number of claims/number of deliveries 
(relative development since 2019)
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FUTURE
Future
We work today for a more  sustainable planet tomorrow . We 
target  long-term success  for  our business  and  our customers’ 
business . We are with our customers and employees now  
and in the  future.
The world is changing rapidly and the impact of 
human life on our planet is becoming increasingly 
visible. Consumer expectations of the products 
they buy and the companies that make them are 
also changing. While the product should evolve 
in quality and performance, its manufacture and 
life cycle should have a lower impact on the envi-
ronment and a positive impact on people.
As a family-owned company that produces flexi-
ble packaging solutions for the food and health-
care markets, we recognize our responsibility to 
create a sustainable FUTURE worth living in. We 
work TOGETHER with our stakeholders, building 
TRUST through WINNOVATION, to realize our 
Vision of becoming the world's most sustainable 
flexible packaging company. We are guided by 
our Mission to enable our customers to deliver 
their products in safe and sustainable packaging 
to people around the world.
Wipak’s sustainability journey started in 2019 
with the launch of the ambitious strategic goal  
to reduce its Company Carbon Footprint to  
zero. Zero harm, investing in people and strategic  
business plans complete our sustainability  
strategy towards 2025 and ahead. 
Summary and Outlook
Our aim is to be the most sustainable flexible packaging 
company with a promise to reduce our company carbon 
footprint to ZERO by 2025.
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FUTURE
BUILDING A GLOBAL 
POUCH BUSINESS  
TOGETHER WITH OUR 
CUSTOMERS 
AND PARTNERS 
COMPANY 
CARBON FOOTPRINT 
TO ZERO IN 2025
CREATING  
SUSTAINABLE  
FINANCIAL GROWTH
BEING THE  
AMBASSADOR FOR  
SUSTAINABLE PACK-
AGING IN THE HEALTH 
CARE SECTOR
ALL FOOD  
PRODUCTS SHOULD 
BE DESIGNED FOR  
RECYCLING USING  
RECYCLED AND/OR  
RENEWABLE MATERIALS 
WHERE POSSIBLE
ENSURING A 
HEALTHY AND 
SATISFYING WORKING  
ENVIRONMENT 
FOR OUR PEOPLE
ZERO HARM
The Key Sustainability Targets
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2019–2022
2023–2025
Deliver on our Strategic Promises
FUTURE
Following our Winnovation value, we took ac-
tions to reduce our CO2e emissions and devel-
oped our new brand GreenChoice by Wipak. The 
brand embraces our growing portfolio of sustain-
able packaging solutions, designed for recycling 
and integrating innovative and new materials and 
technologies when possible.
On our Carbon Zero journey, we reached our 
first milestone of Operational Carbon Neutrality 
(Scope 1 and 2 emissions) in 2022. All our facil-
ities are running on carbon-neutral electricity, 
mostly from renewable resources. A minimum 
of unavoidable CO2e emissions from scope 1 and 
scope 2 were offset by supporting certified and 
recognized carbon reduction projects.*
From 2019 to 2022, we improved our waste ratio 
by 6% and we started projects to integrate and 
introduce materials from renewable and chemi-
cal recycled feedstock into our film solutions.
In 2021, Wipak and Winpak joined forces under 
the new Wiicare brand, ensuring that customers 
receive enhanced performance through a jointly 
designed, identical global product portfolio of 
sterile barrier systems. Together we are on our 
way to becoming the most sustainable company 
in the market. 
With the launch of our GreenChoice by Wipak 
product range in the second half of 2021, we 
promise to bring our values and our pledge for 
a sustainable packaging future to life through 
cutting edge innovation. 
At the beginning of 2021, our site in Italy, which 
is well-known for its wide range of customizable 
pre-made bags and pouches, relocated to a new 
production facility. This move has allowed us to 
continue our business growth and maintain the 
high level of production that we have consistently 
achieved in previous years.
Together with our people, we introduced an 
open-minded, safe and pleasant working  
environment. In trainings and team meetings,  
we educate our people and provide common  
practices for all sites in the Wipak Group. 
Increasing safety awareness has led to a 45% 
improvement in our safety figures. We remain 
committed to this process by engaging all sites in 
daily safety improvements, using the Blue Cross 
visualization tool.
Following our Code of Conduct, we are a trust-
ful partner to all our stakeholders, resulting in a 
sustainable and profitable growth.
*More details about carbon reduction projects by tracking  
ClimatePartner ID (12374-2304-1001) at www.climatepartner.com 
The need for change entails new initiatives, 
frameworks and regulations taken by the  
European Union to promote sustainability,  
reduce waste generation and promote the  
transition to a low-carbon economy. 
The European Green Deal is a comprehensive 
policy framework aimed at making the EU eco-
nomy sustainable. The Circular Economy Pack-
age, which includes a set of legislative proposals 
to reduce waste and promote circular resource 
use, as well as the proposed Packaging and 
Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which sets 
among others specific targets for recycling and 
reducing packaging waste, are important to us 
and our stakeholders. We closely follow these 
initiatives to align our strategy and development 
processes accordingly.
Towards 2025, Wipak will reduce its Company 
Carbon Footprint to zero. 
Achievements
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FUTURE
According to our values: TOGETHER in a TRUSTful partnership with our 
stakeholders, we WINNOVATE sustainable flexible packaging solutions, 
contributing to a FUTURE worth living in.
Currently unavoidable Scope 1 and 2 emissions 
will be further reduced by investing in innovative 
new technologies, like modern RTO (Regenerative 
Thermal Oxidizer) technologies to reduce energy 
usage and airborne VOC (Volatile Organic Com-
pounds) emissions. 
With regard to the waste hierarchy, we are com-
mitted to continuously reducing our production 
waste. To achieve this, we introduced Green-
Choice Printing, which reduces ink waste and 
promotes the responsible use of solvents, as one 
example of our efforts.
The unavoidable waste will be re-circulated. 
Therefore, we continue to invest in re-granulation 
of internal waste. Our internal project “WiCircle”, 
which we launched back in 2022, will compre-
hensively address new technologies such as 
advanced (or chemical) recycling to contribute to 
closed-loop recycling in the years to come.
Our pledge is becoming Company Carbon neutral 
by 2025, but our infinite goal as a responsible 
company is to minimize emissions from all our 
activities to the strict minimum. Following the 
EU Circular Economy Package and the up-coming 
Packaging Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), 
we aim to transform our standard portfolio to 
a GreenChoice by Wipak portfolio, providing 
tomorrow's recyclable solutions with the option 
to use recyclate and/or renewable materials. Our 
GreenChoice portfolio is continuously extended 
and as well includes solutions for pouch applica-
tions, which serve a constantly growing market 
and offering material and CO2 saving for our cus-
tomers. Wiicare developments take into account 
the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) introduced 
by the European Union to improve the safety and 
quality of medical devices. 
Future investments in innovative cast and blown 
film extrusion lines will enhance the high quality 
standard of the GreenChoice product portfolio 
and will enable further improvements of our 
sustainable packaging solutions for the Food and 
Health Markets. 
With the experience of decades in producing  
high-performance flexible films, our sustainable 
product offering will protect the packaged goods 
in the best manner. This is our contribution to 
preventing food waste and ensuring patient 
safety. 
GreenChoice by Wipak, as well as Wiicare, will 
grow to well-established brands in the flexible 
packaging market.
As a family-owned company, Wipak is committed 
to maintaining and improving the positive spirit 
of teamwork, developing younger employees, 
and drawing on the experience of our elders. 
We believe that every incident is avoidable, and 
that zero harm is achievable. For this reason, we 
continuously raise safety awareness.
The upcoming European Union Corporate Sus-
tainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires a 
commitment to transparency and sustainability. 
With the creation of this first report, we have set 
a starting point in our ESG journey. In the coming 
years, we will further assess the materiality of 
Wipak Group, identify gaps, and develop strate-
gies to fulfil the requirements of our stake- 
holders.
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Glossary
Al
Aluminium
BOPA
Biaxially oriented Polyamid
BOPET
Biaxially oriented Polyetheylene terephthalate
CCF
Corporate Carbon Footprint
CEFLEX
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) initiative is a collaboration of over 
180 European companies, associations and organisations representing the entire value 
chain of flexible packaging, with the aim to make all flexible packaging in Europe circular  
by 2025.
Circular Economy 
Package
The Circular Economy Package is a set of legislative proposals that aim to reduce waste  
and increase the use of resources in a circular way. The package includes measures to 
encourage sustainable product design, reduce waste generation, increase recycling, and 
promote the use of secondary raw materials. The Circular Economy Package was adopted 
by the European Parliament in 2018.
CO2e
CO2 equivalent emissions, accounting besides CO2 emissions also the impact of further 
green-house gases named in the Kyoto protocol 
Company  
Carbon Footprint
Wipak's Company Carbon Footprint accounts for emissions, which are under immediate 
Wipak’s authority, including all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions ( Wipak's Operational Car-
bon Footprint) as well as further company related scope 3 emissions, like production waste 
or business travel. 
CSRD
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU)
DPMO
Defects Per Million Opportunities, which is defined as follows:  
(number of claims/number of deliveries) *100
EHS Manager
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
EO Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
ESG
Environmental, Social and Governance
ESRS
European Sustainability Reporting Standards
European  
Green Deal
The European Green Deal is a comprehensive policy framework introduced by the  
European Commission in 2019. It aims to make the EU‘s economy sustainable by reducing 
greenhouse gas emissions, protecting biodiversity, and transitioning to a circular economy. 
The European Green Deal sets out a roadmap for the EU to achieve climate neutrality  
by 2050 and promotes a more sustainable way of living and doing business.
FPE
Flexible Packaging Europe Association
GHG 
Greenhouse Gases: Carbon Dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O),  
hydro fluorocarbons (HCF), per flourocarbons (PFC), sulfur hexaflouride (SF6) 
GHG Protocol
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
GRI
Global Reporting Initiative
HCF
Health Care Facilities
LCA
Life Cycle Assessment
LCI
Life Cycle Inventory
MAP
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
MDI
Medical Device Industries 
Medical Devices 
Regulation (MDR)
The Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) is a new set of regulations that have been intro-
duced by the European Union to replace the previous Medical Devices Directive (MDD).  
The MDR sets out new rules for medical devices sold in the EU and aims to improve the 
safety and quality of medical devices, as well as enhance transparency and traceability  
throughout the supply chain.The MDR was introduced in May 2017 and became fully  
applicable on May 26th, 2021. Medical device manufacturers are required to comply with 
the new regulations in order to sell their products in the EU.
Operational Carbon 
Footprint
According to Wipak definition, Operational Carbon Footprint accounts for Scope 1 and 
Scope 2 emissions
PA
Polyamide
Packaging and 
Packaging Waste 
Regulation (PPWD)
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is part of the Circular Economy Package 
and sets out specific targets for the reduction of packaging waste in the EU. The regulation 
requires Member States to ensure that a minimum of 65% of packaging waste is recycled 
by 2025 and 70% by 2030. It also introduces specific measures to reduce the use of  
single-use plastics and promotes the use of more sustainable packaging materials.
PCR
Post-Consumer Recycled Materials 
PE
Polyethylene
PEFCR
Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules
PET
Polyethylene terephthalate (Polyester)
PP
Polypropylene
PTC
Packaging Test Center
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride
RTO
Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer
SMED
Single Minute Exchange of Die (based on Lean)
TRC
Total Recordable Cases 
TRCR
Total recordable case rate
VOC
Volatile Organic Compound
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The Wipak Group develops and manufactures sophisticated packaging solutions for food 
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Group, Wipak is a leading European supplier of multilayer films – especially high barrier 
films. Our extensive range of services delivered by our Innovation Center, combined with 
application support through training and workshops, ensure that with our products we can 
provide significant added value to our customers.