Detmold Group on track with 2025-2050 sustainability goals

Leading Australian-owned global packaging company, Detmold Group, is working towards a greener future and is on track to meets its sustainability targets.

Having set clear sustainability goals to help customers and consumers make responsible, informed packaging choices, the Detmold Group is focused on reducing emissions with a climate-first approach, protecting nature, minimizing waste, driving a circular economy, and ensuring strong governance and accountability.

Over the past 12 months, the Detmold Group has reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions through a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives such as the electrification of forklifts, lighting upgrades, building and manufacturing improvements, transitioning to electric vehicles and using renewable electricity generated by rooftop solar in its operations in China and Australia.

The company has installed rooftop solar at Regency Park in South Australia and at Heshan in China. An additional solar system currently being installed in China is expected to ‘go live’ around March this year, which will further reduce emissions.

In FY25, the Detmold Group sourced 71 per cent of its raw fibre materials from responsibly managed forests with Chain of Custody certification, and transitioned to raw materials with no intentionally added PFAS.

Of its stock range, 88 per cent is now reusable, recyclable or compostable. A new waste data tracking process is being developed, with close to 85 per cent of operational waste being recovered for re-use, recycling or recovery.

As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, the Detmold Group completed its second Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report. CDP is a globally recognized framework for environmental reporting. Detmold Group has improved its performance to achieve a ‘C’ rating, demonstrating its commitment to measuring and managing climate-related impacts.

Detmold Group’s Group Sustainability Manager, Joshua Bruce, said the improvement in the CDP score was a strong indicator that the company was moving in the right direction.

“Sustainability is a core part of Detmold’s strategy, and we’re committed to continuing this journey with transparency and action. Our focus remains on driving meaningful change that benefits both our customers and the environment,” Mr Bruce said.

“We’re not just reporting, we’re taking action. Consumers want products that are sourced responsibly, and we’re committed to not only meeting environmental requirements but exceeding our sustainability goals.”

About The Detmold Group

With headquarters in South Australia, the Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated business, supplying some of the world’s largest and most iconic food and retail brands. The Detmold Group operates in 18 countries and has manufacturing facilities in seven.