Packaging Solutions
Colpac has achieved ‘highly commended’ in two categories at the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) awards. It was shortlisted for its use of direct food contact ink technology to eliminate added plastic, and for its net zero programme, which achieved a remarkable 22% carbon emissions reduction in its third year.
The FPA’s product innovation awards celebrate key food packaging projects that contribute to areas such as waste reduction, the meeting of safety and hygiene regulations, and the development of new materials.
‘We are delighted to have been recognised for our product innovation by the FPA. We take great pride in the partnerships that we build with our customers and this project is a fantastic example of how we drive and implement innovative concepts for our customers’ food packaging. Congratulations to our fantastic team for bringing this innovation to life,’ said Andrew Grimbaldeston, managing director at Colpac.
The environment sustainability award celebrates programmes that aim to achieve environmental improvement and resource efficiency across areas such as energy and emissions. Colpac’s 22% carbon emissions reduction was achieved through transport optimisation, on site energy reduction and purchasing policy development,
The team pushed even further by transforming its data collection methods and even developed bespoke emissions factors to reflect real world data. These enhancements demonstrate the company’s consistent dedication to elevating data integrity, reinforcing the company’s leadership in carbon reporting and best practice.
‘We are so pleased to have achieved ‘highly commended’ in recognition of our net zero programme. As an SME, we aren’t mandated to submit carbon reporting, but sustainability is central to our ethos and this award is a terrific celebration of that. Our recent results are a real testament to the team members from across Colpac who have made this happen,’ said Talia Goldman, ESG director.
