INNOVATING TODAY. PROTECTING TOMORROW.
Our vision is to transform protective packaging from a hidden waste stream into a catalyst for sustainability empowering businesses to reduce environmental impact without compromising quality or cost, and creating a world where every package protects not just products, but also people, resources and the planet.
At UN1F1ED2 Global Packaging Group, we recognize that protective packaging plays a crucial role in a products’ life cycle, ensuring products can be shipped safely and arrive intact; however, it also contributes significantly to the global waste stream. According to a 2020 study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, paper, paperboard and wood containers, accounted for an average of approximately 62.6% of the total municipal solid waste (MSW) generation between 1960 and 2018.
This data underscores the urgent need for change in the packaging industry. As companies strive to reduce their environmental footprint, packaging becomes a natural starting point as it is highly tangible, deeply impactful, and closely tied to both cost and carbon. At UN1F1ED2 we are committed to helping our customers turn this challenge into an opportunity. From sourcing and manufacturing to delivery and recycling, we are focused on reducing waste, lowering emissions, and helping our customers achieve their business goals without compromising quality, performance, or price.
THREE PILLARS. ONE PURPOSE.
Our sustainability strategy is built on three pillars: Purpose-Fit Packaging, People Unified, and Partnerships for Innovation. These pillars form the foundation for how we design, operate, and collaborate. This framework guides decisions, sets measurable goals, and ensures accountability. It shapes product development, operational practices, and collaborative initiatives, making sustainability an integrated part of our business rather than an afterthought. By aligning these pillars, we create a clear path for reducing environmental impact, fostering innovation, and delivering meaningful progress for our company, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Purpose-fit Packaging
Smart, sustainable designs that minimize waste without compromising function or quality.
Partnerships for Innovation
Collaborating across our supply chain to unlock circular, low-carbon solutions that promote environmental stewardship.
People Unified
Empowering teams and customers with knowledge, tools and shared responsibility.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
Specializing in the testing, manufacturing, and distribution of custom protective packaging, we serve industries such as automotive, healthcare, technology, and aerospace. Our customer-centric approach drives us to deliver innovative, high-quality, and sustainable packaging solutions that meet and exceed expectations.
We are deeply committed to sustainability and responsible operations, working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities. This engagement helps us focus our efforts where they matter most, reducing our environmental footprint, supporting our communities, and delivering long-term value to our customers.
While it was not until 2023 that we formalized our sustainability program, our journey began long ago through practical, responsible business decisions from implementing energy reduction initiatives, upgrading equipment for greater efficiency and getting key product sourcing certifications. These early efforts laid the groundwork for the structured and multi-faceted sustainability strategy we are building today.
2009
Sutton HQ installed an on-site water treatment system to recycle process water from across our operations for reuse in pulping, reducing overall water consumption to what is lost in steam.
2012
Energy efficiency projects were implemented, including indoor & outdoor LED lighting upgrades, improvements to HVAC, Ventilation & Air Systems and the optimization of metering, monitoring, and operational processes.
2024
3Ps Sustainability Strategy Development
Cruz Foam Partnership
Optimization on Internal Sustainability Data Systems
Scope 1 & 2 2024 Baseline
Set a Scope 1 & 2 42% Emissions Reduction Target
2025
Initiated Transition to Circular Economy for Foam
Awarded EcoVadis Bronze Medal
Sutton HQ Conveyor Belt Installation Reduces Forklift Propane Use by Minimize On-Site Travel.
UN1F1ED2 Sustainability Data Management System (SDMS)
Decarbonization Roadmap
Sutton HQ ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation
2026
Sutton HQ ISO 14001 EMS Certification
2034
Achieve Scope 1 & 2 42% Emissions Reduction
PURPOSE-FIT PACKAGING
At Unified Global Packaging Group, we are working to integrate sustainability into our operations and packaging design. This is an ongoing effort that requires measurable actions and continuous improvement. Our focus is on reducing environmental impact across the full life cycle of our products through material choices, manufacturing processes, and end-of-life outcomes.
We aim to align our work with global priorities such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This means addressing climate change, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing while ensuring compliance and transparency. The following goals outline the areas where we are concentrating our efforts and the steps we are taking to make progress.
CLIMATE CHANGE
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2034 from a 2024 baseline using a science-based approach
- Complete GHG Reduction roadmap by end of 2025
- Report annually on Scope 1 & 2 emissions to track against reduction target
ISO 14001:2015 EMS
- Maintain certified systems in Ireland & Poland
- Achieve compliance at U.S. HQ by year end 2026
- Achieve decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation.
- Promote safe and secure working environments for all workers
WASTE MINIMIZATION
- Support customer regulatory compliance with end-of-life-related US and EU packaging regulations starting in 2026
- Map, sample & track waste manufacturing & office waste flows
- Expand partnerships that prioritize recycling and scrap recovery waste streams
- Identify more sources of foam scrap for closed-loop reuse
WATER MANAGEMENT
Map water use to establish a baseline and inform future conservation strategies by end of 2026
ENERGY AND FUEL EFFICIENCY
Map energy and fuel use to identify hotspots and inform future efficiency strategies by end of 2026
AIR POLLUTION
Measure and track indoor/outdoor emissions to ensure compliance and identify improvements by year end 2026
PRODUCT DESIGN
- Use safe, sustainable, and renewable materials
- Ensure responsible sourcing practices that protect biodiversity (ISPM-15)
- Improve end-of-life outcomes for products
- Design with circularity in mind to support sustainable economic growth
GLOBAL REGULATIONS
Proactively track global packaging regulations to guide and support customers in adopting sustainable practices and aligning with emerging environmental standards and supporting sustainable economic development.
CUSTOMER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS
Develop and deploy internal data systems that provide transparent, traceable, and customer-specific sustainability metrics for packaging solutions, enabling clients to meet their environmental goals and regulatory requirements.
PARTNERSHIPS FOR INNOVATION
We envision a collaborative ecosystem that brings together diverse partners, upstream, downstream and within our customer base, to co-create innovative solutions that reduce packaging impact, accelerate circularity, and advance sustainable materials and processes. By harnessing collective expertise and shared commitment, we drive transformative changes in packaging sustainability.
STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS VALUE CHAIN
- Collaborate with customers through workshops, pilots, and feedback to co-create sustainable packaging solutions
- Partner with suppliers like Cruz Foam and Pregis to scale and drive circularity efforts across the supply chain
ENGAGE THIRD-PARTY EXPERTS AND CONSORTIUMS
- Work with specialized consultants to apply best practices in sustainability
- Participate in research initiatives like the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium
- Implement cutting-edge strategies to accelerate progress toward our goals
ADVANCE CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRACTICES
- Co-create closed-loop packaging systems that keep materials in use and minimize waste
- Expand adoption of recycled and renewable resources across all packaging solutions
- Collaborate with customers to design for reuse and recyclability, ensuring products support a sustainable lifecycle