Our Planet, Our Business

The biggest problem facing the world is that many of us think that fixing it is somebody else’s problem. We think a little differently at GPA.

Our relationship with the planet is a complicated one. We haven’t always got it right, but we’re committed to making progress each and every day – keeping our planet, its people, and their communities at the heart of all our decision making.

We know that the next few years will be crucial – it’s not about knowing where we could be, it’s ensuring we get to where we must be.

 

GPA designers and engineers utilize leading-edge sustainable materials and techniques to offer cost-effective solutions to complex brand, packaging and marketing challenges

GPA Global strategic locations reduce emissions and lower our carbon footprint

GPA objective is to design and engineer packaging by right-sizing structures, and by light-weighting materials to reduce waste, decrease costs and increase the consumer experience

GPA in-house innovation team drives the discovery of new sustainable solutions

Fast Forward to 2030

We are continually looking at new ways to strike the perfect balance between being client-centric and planet-centric, whether that’s implementing sustainable materials into our manufacturing processes (without increasing costs) or utilizing automation to make our workplaces safer and more environmentally friendly.

Optimizing our sustainability goals is an iterative process. A process which deserves a considered and malleable approach – if circumstances change, so do we.

We are already working on a number of targets but as we move forward, our team is busy identifying a host of new goals to reach by the end of the decade.

For a detailed overview of our 2030 targets, visit the GPA Global site.

Our ongoing sustainability objectives encompass the entire Chain of Custody:

  • Sustainable Forestry
  • Water Stewardship
  • Reduction of Emissions
  • Waste Management
  • Energy Efficiencies
  • Social Responsibility
  • Community Outreach

Our social compliance is managed via the platform SEDEX . Our 3rd party audit certifications are updated, and easily accessible. The audit covers labor standards, health and safety, environmental assessment and business ethics.