EPL's range of recyclable packaging with recyclass certification. Photo PSA
EPL (formerly known as Essel Propack) has released its second sustainability report, which outlines the company’s key initiatives and performance on sustainability.
The report captures qualitative and quantitative information about 19 operational locations in the US, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Russia, China, the Philippines, and India. Disclosures in the report have been mapped with the United Sustainable Development Goals and the government of India’s National Voluntary Guidelines for responsible business.
EPL’s second annual sustainability report. Photo PSA
“It is my privilege to present EPL’s second Annual Sustainability Report for FY 2020-21. This report highlights our progress towards becoming a more responsible corporate citizen through actions for combating climate change, driving inclusive growth, social equality, support to communities within which we operate, while driving sustainable development through innovation in packaging. We have disclosed our sustainability commitments and targets for 2025 in this report. The commitments adopted will help drive a circular economy via 3-R (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle goals and reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2025,” said Anand Kripalu, managing director and chief executive officer.
Some other companies to release sustainability reports are Koehler, Tetra Pak, KHS, Stora Enso, and more.
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