Circular By Nature: Smurfit Kappa presents its sustainable innovations at the 16th edition of SIAM

Smurfit Kappa, world leader in corrugated packaging solutions, marks its presence at SIAM 2024 with a stand highlighting its commitment to sustainable innovation and agriculture, under the “Circular by nature” approach and fully embracing the theme of SIAM 2024, “Climate and agriculture: For sustainable and resilient production systems”.

“For this third consecutive participation in SIAM, we reaffirm our commitment to environmental sustainability, by strengthening our ties with our customers and with the entire agricultural ecosystem. We also see in the Better Planet Packaging program a relevant response to the central theme of the 2024 edition of SIAM, focused on climate and agriculture, with the objective of achieving a greenhouse gas emission rate of 0% greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by integrating this dimension into the entire value chain. The Smurfit Kappa Maroc factory represents a major green investment, with a total amount of around 40 million euros for an area of ​​25,000 m². Equipped with nearly 1,500 solar panels, it covers more than 55% of its energy needs with renewable energy, thus allowing it to rely on green energy to produce its conventional packaging. says Mounir Nacir, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Morocco.

Packaging solutions to meet the specific needs of the agricultural sector

Smurfit Kappa unveils a complete range of innovative packaging solutions which consolidate the company’s wide range of conventional packaging.

“Smurfit Kappa’s wide range of packaging solutions meets the varied needs of the Moroccan agricultural and industrial sectors. The focus is on sustainability, practicality and efficiency, offering environmentally friendly options to optimize companies’ logistics processes while reducing their environmental footprint. declares Amine Sefiani, Sales Director of Smurfit Kappa Morocco.

For operators in the food industry, Smurfit Kappa also presents AquaStop™, a revolutionary, fully recyclable and water-resistant packaging solution. This cutting-edge technology provides superior protection against moisture, preserving product quality and freshness, even in the most demanding environmental conditions. AquaStop™ was used to manufacture a water fountain, inspired by Moroccan design, which made an impression on visitors to the stand, thus illustrating the highly water-repellent nature of AquaStop™.

Circular by nature: Smurfit Kappa’s holistic vision of sustainable development

Smurfit Kappa promotes more efficient and environmentally friendly agriculture, under its “Circular by nature” approach which aims to reduce the consumption of natural resources and environmental impact. 100% of the primary raw materials used in the manufacturing of Smurfit Kappa packaging are renewable and sustainable.

Alongside its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Smurfit Kappa is committed to guaranteeing the health of its employees and the sustainability of its products. The operator uses non-toxic materials and ensures that its packaging does not present any risk to the health of consumers or the environment.

“Clearly, Smurfit Kappa places a major emphasis on sustainable development. Its packaging incorporates key principles such as recyclability, sustainability and health preservation, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is no coincidence that Smurfit Kappa is the first company to achieve a five-star rating on the FTSE 100 index for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are also at the forefront of macroeconomic trends, their impact on business and operating models, and regulations and standards such as the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Our ultimate goal is to offer products that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and beneficial to health,” says Ignacio Sevillano, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Spain, Portugal, Morocco.

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