Siegwerk, UPM Raflatac Report Sustainability Initiatives BY GREG KISHBAUGH Printing inks and coatings provider Siegwerk has released its latest Sustainability Report. This update highlights significant advancements in the company’s commitment to sustainability, focusing on areas such as Human Rights, Supplier Code of Conduct, Carbon Emissions, PCF and CCF Third Party Certification, CIRKIT Products, and the new Circu-
Reflex Group Expands Into U.S. With New Acquisition Reflex Group has announced its acquisi- tion of CB Printed Technology, a specialty print provider based in Los Angeles, Califor- nia. This strategic acquisition brings Reflex
lar Economy (CE) Coatings Business Unit. Key Highlights from the Report, include:
Human Rights and Supplier Code of Conduct . Siegwerk has taken a proactive stance on human rights by appointing a dedicated Human Rights Officer and building a comprehensive Supplier Sustainability
Group’s operations into North America, add- ing specialized capabilities in security labels for applications like authentication and an- ti-counterfeiting. The Los Angeles site also has additional capacity to expand into other label solutions. With this acquisition, Reflex now oper- ates in seven countries with sites in Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Australia and now the United States, along with 17 sites across the UK. The company is on pace for sales of rough- ly £190m this year and employs 1,000. Fujifilm Joins Women In Print Alliance FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graph- ic Communication Division, has joined the Women in Print Alliance, a key advocate for women in the printing industry and part of the PRINTING United Alliance. The Women in Print Alliance membership program is de-
Program. This program emphasizes the importance of human rights and sustainable procurement practices throughout Siegwerk’s supply chain. Its newly introduced Business Partner Code of Conduct outlines the company’s expectations for business partners. This initiative aims to foster transparency and collaboration, driving continuous improve- ment in human rights and environmental standards. Carbon Emissions Update . In Siegwerk’s ongoing efforts to com- bat climate change, the company has achieved significant milestones in reducing carbon emissions. Siegwerk has successfully completed a comprehensive carbon audit with TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, which included the validation of its Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This third-party certification en- sures full transparency and reliability of its carbon data. Siegwerk’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality for scope 1 and scope 2 by 2025 remains steadfast, with ambitious targets validated by the
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