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Sustainability

Sustainability Report

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Tekniplex Facility • City of Industry, USA

People & Purpose

Empowering people,
driving impact

Tekniplex Facility • City of Industry, USA

Our Global Snapshot

At TekniPlex, our 9,000 global team members, including over 200 materials science experts, aim to foster a workplace culture built on fairness and opportunity. Our recruitment process is open, transparent, and merit-based, allowing applicants to be evaluated fairly and without bias. By embracing different perspectives and lived experiences, we drive collaboration and inspire innovation throughout our operations.

Training
& Development

TekniPlex is building a culture where employees are empowered to explore new ideas, supported by a network of colleagues ready to offer guidance and encouragement. By giving our teams the confidence and autonomy to take ownership of their work, make decisions, and innovate without micromanagement, we foster resilience and high performance.

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Community Relations and Giving Back

TekniPlex is committed to building a healthier, more sustainable world through active community engagement and social initiatives. In 2020, we established TekniGives, a global program that partners with charitable organizations to advance social equity, environmental stewardship, food security, and public health in the communities where we operate. Our focus is on creating long-term, meaningful change through collaborative efforts with our partners.

Our commitment extends to supporting our own employees through the TekniGives Employee Relief Fund, which provides financial assistance to those facing unexpected hardships. Since its launch, this fund has provided vital support to employees, underscoring our dedication to their well-being.

The TekniGives Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity, embodies our commitment to social responsibility. By collaborating with customers, partners, and employees, we aim to create lasting, positive impacts.

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Safety

Safety

At TekniPlex, employee safety and well-being are non-negotiable. Through training, safety programs, and a proactive culture, we strive to ensure that every team member and visitor return home safe. Our global safety initiatives, including committees, safety sentiment surveys, and recognition programs, promote compliance with regulations, swift resolution of concerns, and strong employee engagement.

Tekniplex Facility • Gaggiano, Italy

CLIMATE & IMPACT

Reducing our footprint across the value chain

Our Careers

Tekniplex Facility • Gaggiano, Italy

Climate & Energy

With facilities in 13 countries, we recognize the impact of our operations and energy consumption on the environment.
As a leading materials science solutions partner to the world’s largest healt hcare and consumer brands, we are dedicated to enhancing our positive environmental impact throughout our value chain. This section highlights our efforts to address climate change, conserve resources, and minimize the environmental footprint of our products.

Energy-Efficient Solutions

We’ve invested in energy-efficient solutions, such as LED retrofits, process optimizations at manufacturing facilities, and on-site solar energy projects as part of our broader strategy to enhance energy management.

Material Purchasing

Responsible Sourcing

Our sourcing is guided by the TekniPlex Supplier Code of Conduct and Procurement Policy, which require health, safety and environmental compliance and thorough due diligence. Several facilities hold ISCC PLUS certification, enabling tracked use of advanced recycled and bio-based materials. We also incorporate post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content—reducing risk, improving transparency and supporting a more circular supply chain.

Our GIC innovations

Innovating for Sustainability Across the Product Lifecycle

At our Global Innovation Center in Holland, Ohio, cross-functional teams leverage state-of-the-art labs and rapid prototyping to accelerate sustainable solutions from concept to commercialization. By combining deep expertise in chemistry, polymer science and process engineering, we deliver recycle-ready films, polypropylene foam trays and other next-generation alternatives that meet performance needs while reducing environmental impact.