Colpac Inspired solutions – potted!

To meet the latest sustainability guidelines, Colpac’s Stagione® and its multi-food pot ranges are manufactured from FSC® certified paperboard. This is just one example of how Colpac continuously adapts products to meet evolving standards and to remain ahead of the curve in order to meet future demand and changing government legislation.

It is well known that the growing move towards sustainable packaging within the food-to-go sector has been heavily influenced by environmentally conscious consumers and food brands. Creating recyclable and compostable packaging solutions from materials which fit with current waste streams has underpinned Colpac’s offering for many years. With extensive material knowledge, the UK company advises customers on optimum packaging solutions, which can be collaboratively designed from scratch or taken from a vast ready-stocked range.

From retailers utilising its award-winning Stagione® range to create a value-add solution for hot and cold foods, to a bespoke print version of its multi-food pots for a chain of food-to-go shops - flexibility is key. Beneath each packaging solution is the need for recyclable and renewable materials to meet sustainability goals.

Crucial role

This also includes Colpac’s corporate sustainability. The manufacturing industry has a crucial role in the UK economy and the delivery of net zero by 2050, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 68% by 2030 and 78% by 2035 (compared to 1990 levels). Although emissions from industry have reduced by 17% over the last five years, 61 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) were produced in the UK in 2020 - there’s still a long way to go.

Colpac is dedicated to instilling environmental and social sustainability in all areas of its business. This includes championing eco-design, efficient and agile manufacturing processes, sustainable sourcing, rigorous compliance standards, and commitment to developing a net zero strategy.

Inspired Partnership

nderpinning this commitment, Colpac has recently announced its partnership with Inspired, one of the UK’s largest energy consultancies, to calculate its operational carbon footprint. The Inspired team is providing guidance and expertise throughout this process by creating a robust carbon footprint baseline (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) and implementing performance tracking.

Inspired is also working to understand Colpac’s carbon reduction opportunities through efficiency measures, sustainable manufacturing best practice, and the potential for self-generation.

As an SME, Colpac is not yet required to report on emissions, but its collaboration with Inspired is demonstrative of its commitment to corporate sustainability. Choosing the right packaging requires partnership with a manufacturer that can meet supply chain and point of sale requirements, along with the materials and waste expertise to support environmental goals and legislation.

For further information, visit: www.colpacpackaging.com/sustainability/ and www.inspiredenergy.co.uk/