FPA Economic Report (CONT’D FROM PAGE 37)
By the Numbers – The Industry’s National Footprint • $151.4 billion in total U.S. economic output (≈0.5 percent of GDP) • 398,780 total jobs supported nationwide • 98,420 direct jobs in packaging manufacturing
• 155,520 supplier jobs • 144,840 induced jobs
• $33.46 billion in wages and benefits • $8.7 billion from direct employment • $14.7 billion from suppliers • $10 billion from induced impacts
• $13.35 billion in federal, state, and local taxes generated Beyond production, flexible packaging generates a powerful ripple effect across the economy—supporting raw material suppliers, logistics, design, finance, and pro- fessional services in every state. The 2025 study quan- tifies these connections, illustrating the industry’s broad economic influence from the factory floor to the national level. The full 2025 Economic Impact of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry report, including national, state, and congressional district level data, is available for download at www.flexpack.org/economic-impact . Siegwerk Sustainability Team Receives Award Honor Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced that its sustainability team has been awarded the “Highly Com- mended” Sustainability Team Award at the World Sustain- ability Awards 2025 for its Green-CAT initiative. The Green-CAT network, managed by Disha, is a global team of sustainability change agents dedicated to embed- ding sustainable practices across Siegwerk’s sites worldwide. Their work exemplifies how strategic alignment with ESG goals, stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes can create meaningful environmental and social change. The network led by Disha, Strategy and Program Man- ager – Circular Economy, highlights the power of collabo- ration, innovation, and global impact in driving sustainability forward. The initiative is more than 5.5 years old and has evolved from making circular economy relevant, to bringing a broader sustainability agenda closer to every Siegwerker. The implementation of the flagship projects across global sites are an example of showcasing how employee generated ideas bring sustainability onsite. The Green- CATs have been engaged in sustainability trainings locally, cascading progress around the company’s sustainability strategy through various platforms, engaging local teams and working on meaningful initiatives. The Sustainability Team Award recognizes teams that have demonstrated collaboration and impact in advancing sustainability within their organizations or communities.
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