b'SUSTAINABILITY IS INTRINSICTO ALL OUR PRODUCTSWorking across the world with different recycling and waste regimes, we know that there is no one size fits all solutionto the challenge of maintaining our environment. So once again the Colpac approach is to recognise the uniquenessof your specific situation.There are four key elements to consider:2.How it is made and how it is transportedReducing the impact of manufacturing processes on the environment - making product locally where possible.1. Part of our ISO 14001 is to continually improve our environmental performance. Example initiatives:-Green Energy - all electricity we use at our site now comes Raw material impacts from sustainable sources as we strive to reduce our emissions and save energy.-Zero Waste to Landfill - from recycling 100% of our raw materials waste in the factory, to recycling the wrappersWhat raw materials go into the pack? in our office lunches, our goal is zero waste. Are they from a sustainable source?Are they made in a sustainable way, with appropriateOur commitment to supporting the environment extends beyonduse of energy, water and with respect for the naturalour processes and products.environment? We support the UN initiative Business for Nature , and more Most of our products are made with paperboard and we are recently have supported the excitingWe are a long standing proud to support a number of initiatives that ensure proper duescheme UK Youth for Nature (Y4N).supporter and sponsordiligence is performed, such as FSC, PEFC, and Woodland Trust. These campaigns highlight the needof The Wildlife Trust BCN.for resilient and diverse ecosystems and put nature loss firmly on the political agenda. As a major We carefully consider the sources of our materials and balanceemployer in Bedfordshire, we are that with their capabilities, choosing the appropriate suppliers.an active participant in community We additionally consider their carbon footprint alongside theirgroups and seek to support local performance as packaging materials.initiatives and communities.We identify and work with new material innovators: fromMaking products lighter and smaller and more efficient to transport,paperboard and films to board coatings. Pioneering these can reduce environmental impact, as well as the financial cost materials, we aid and expedite their development to offer of moving goods around. We optimise this, working on case significant performance and environmental benefits. configurations, pallet fills and reducing transport costs.Additionally we look at product design to improve this,from light-weighting, to optimising the shape and taperof the product to increase space efficiency.These design considerations can also increase space efficiencyon shelf. A good example is Stagione. This range has all the By buying FSC certified products, capabilities and capacity of a round bowl, but improves theyou help take care of the worlds forests FSCCO41147www.fsc.org space utilisation significantly.10 Tel: +44 (0)1525 712 261sales@colpacpackaging.comwww.colpacpackaging.com'