UPM Biofore Magazine 1-2019

THE TARGET IS to make the Biofore Site concept real and tangible for all employees. Because employees know our operations best, they can offer the best ideas on how we can improve our sustainability performance. UPM RAFLATAC CHANGSHU has implemented carbon filtering systems, eliminated ethyl acetate usage as well as reduced wastewater and water consumption.

and low risk in their supply chains. By inspiring employees to come up with pioneering ideas and scorecarding the results, UPM Raflatac aims to demonstrate that its factories are making a positive impact in the packaging industry and local communities. In so doing, UPMRaflatac is also strengthening its market position as the partner of choice for its stakeholders. Onwards and upwards in Changshu UPMRaflatac Changshu has vastly improved its environmental performance by implementing carbon filtering systems, reducing hazardous waste, managing waste and flammable storage, eliminating ethyl acetate usage and reducing both water consumption and wastewater. Initiatives and ideas can be big or small – as long as they work. Good examples include the factory’s

adoption of energy-saving lamps, reusable bags reducing plastic consumption, and improved water pipeline systems preventing water leakage. And the employees have many more ideas in the pipeline. The team effort seems to be paying off. The factory is officially recognised as a Green Company, meaning it has received the highest Environment Credit Rating from the Changshu government. The rating covers the factory’s performance in three areas: environmental management and emissions, regulatory compliance and social impact. The factory was also recognised for its advanced environmental efforts by the Changshu Economic Development Zone, acknowledging UPMRaflatac’s quick compliance with new environmental laws and local requirements.  

Part of everyday DNA As a company-wide sustainability initiative, the Biofore Site concept is part of everyday work at UPM Raflatac. All employees are actively encouraged to suggest ideas to improve sustainability performance and engage with local communities. The concept addresses sustainability holistically by measuring leadership, employee engagement, resource consumption, waste generation, community involvement, and employee safety. The Biofore Site concept also supports business growth and opens doors for sales. It resonates with brand owners and customers who are ever more conscious of consumers’ environmental and sustainability awareness. Being quantified with a scorecard, the Biofore Site concept provides tangible evidence for brand owners seeking to verify high performance in responsible sourcing

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