From nature to nutrition
Our four action areas
We focus our efforts on creating long-term value and a regenerative packaging system across four key areas where we have the biggest levers for systemic change.
Climate
We aim for packaging solutions that reduce emissions and commit to decarbonizing our value chain in line with climate science, while enabling carbon emission savings beyond our value chain.
Nature
SIG is committed to leading the way in creating regenerative packaging solutions which contribute to halting and reversing of biodiversity loss, fostering a shift to a nature-positive economy.
Resource
Our ambition to maximize renewable content, accelerate material recovery, and drive innovation so materials remain in use through effective recycling pathways.
Food
Access to affordable, safe, and nutritious food and beverages is a fundamental human right. Our packaging solutions can help transform the food system and sustainably serve this right.
Our strategy is underpinned by our foundational action areas:
Sustainable innovation
Responsible culture
Sustainability is nothing new at SIG
We have always created packaging that delivers safe, affordable, shelf-stable nutrition – with a smaller carbon footprint than other packaging types like single-use plastic and glass bottles, or cans, proven by ISO-compliant life-cycle assessments, conducted by the independent Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IFEU), and critically reviewed by an independent panel.
The further we have travelled, the more ambitious we have become. Now, the path ahead of us stretches out into a more sustainable future. With ambitious targets, we’re leading the way towards a regenerative packaging system.
Annual and CR reports
Our combined Annual and Corporate Responsibility Reports detail our progress towards our sustainability targets as we continue on our journey to create packaging for better.
Explore more about sustainability at SIG
Biodiversity
Cartons for Good
Our starting point
- Standard cartons made of, on average, 75% paperboard, 21% polymers and an ultra-thin layer of aluminum foil
- 28–70% lower carbon footprint than alternative packaging, such as single-use plastic and glass bottles as well as cans (according to full comparative life cycle assessments of packaging systems for food, UHT milk, and non-carbonated soft drinks on the European market)
- Third-generation filling machines with an industry-leading waste rate (< 0.5%) through highly efficient filling process
Our sustainable innovations
2009
First in our industry to establish worldwide FSC™ Chain of Custody certification3
2010
World’s first packaging material for aseptic cartons with no aluminum layer and an up to 23% smaller carbon footprint than SIG’s standard packaging material1
2013
The first aseptic carton that looks and pours like a bottle while offering a new drinking experience for consumers who can now enjoy their favorite drink and help reduce plastic waste
2016
First carton provider to secure sufficient FSC™-certified paperboard to guarantee that every customer can include the FSC™ label3 on any of their SIG packs
2017
World’s first aseptic carton with all main materials linked to forest-based feedstock2, and with a 63% smaller carbon footprint than SIG’s standard packaging material for aseptic cartons1
2019
World’s first paper straw for aseptic carton packs, made with FSC™-certified3 paper
World’s first aseptic carton packaging materials with ASI-certified aluminum foil4
2020
World’s first aseptic carton packaging material with post-consumer recycled content via polymers linked to recycled plastics4
2021
First in the industry to purchase 100% of our liquid packaging board with FSC™ certification3 for our aseptic cartons
Launch of SIG’s next generation filling machine for family-size aseptic carton packs which reduces carbon for filling and packaging per pack by 25% and consumables (hydrogen peroxide, compressed air, and water) by 30%
2022
World’s first full barrier aseptic carton with no aluminum layer suitable for all kind of liquid products
Bag-in-box and spouted pouch solutions join our portfolio, including the first APR5-recognized recyclable bag-in-box, the world’s first bag-in-box linked to recycled content4, and a spouted pouch system solution of film and fitment - designed for recycling
2023
SIG’s path to Net-Zero is approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), being among the first 325 companies globally to have its target validated by the SBTi.
2025
SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier in familiy size enters the market – the leading solution for carbon-cutting, high-performance packaging.
With up to 81% paper content and up to 12 months shelf life without the need of refrigeration, it comes as a plug-and-play solution for all main dairy and beverage categories
1 Results based on ISO-compliant life-cycle assessment CB-100732c for Europe.
2 Polymers linked to wood residues from paper making via an independently certified mass balance system.
3 FSC™ trademark license code: FSC™ C020428.
4 Via an independently certified mass balance system.
5 Association of Plastic Recyclers.