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Sustainability at Siegwerk
Sustainability
We take responsibility in everything we do.
As a family-run company with an extensive history, we have long been aware of our responsibility toward future generations. Guided by tradition yet driven by innovation, we are fully committed to making a positive and responsible contribution to society and the environment.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do — from the sourcing of our materials to the development of pioneering, eco-friendly packaging solutions. We strive to maintain a careful balance between ecological, social, and economic priorities, ensuring we meet today’s needs without compromising the resources of tomorrow.
Our overarching goal is to evolve into a truly circular and digitally advanced packaging solutions company, shaping the future of packaging through smart design, responsible production, and lasting partnerships. Together with our stakeholders, we aim to create value that endures — for people, the planet, and the generations to come.
HorizonNOW 2030
Our sustainability agenda
Siegwerk has launched HorizonNOW 2030, the next phase of its long‑term sustainability agenda. Building on the HorizonNOW strategy introduced in 2021, the updated program sets new, ambitious and measurable goals to be achieved by 2030—further anchoring sustainability as a core pillar of the company’s overall business strategy.
Embedding Sustainability Across the Entire Value Chain
With HorizonNOW 2030, Siegwerk systematically integrates sustainability across procurement, operations and product innovation. The company’s strategic ambition is clear: to become the leading enabler of sustainable packaging worldwide. The value proposition “sustainable packaging enabled by Siegwerk” positions the company as a partner of choice for customers aiming to accelerate their own sustainability transformation.
At the heart of HorizonNOW 2030 lies Siegwerk’s commitment to driving sustainability throughout the entire value chain. The agenda is structured around three strategic areas, each supported by concrete, measurable goals to be reached by 2030.
Sustainable Procurement
Sustainable Operations
Sustainable Products
Three Strategic Areas, Eight Measurable Goals
At the heart of HorizonNOW 2030 lies Siegwerk’s commitment to driving sustainability throughout the entire value chain. The agenda is structured around three focus areas, each supported by concrete, measurable goals to be reached by 2030.
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
They were established in 2015 and focused on protecting the planet, alleviating poverty, and achieving worldwide peace and justice.
Siegwerk contributes directly to six SDGs to guide Siegwerk’s sustainable business strategy. The contribution to each SDG is outlined below.
Sustainable Procurement
Our focus on supplier training, transparency, and collaboration
Siegwerk anchors sustainable procurement as a key part of its HorizonNOW agenda, aiming to reduce environmental and human rights risks across its supply chain. Through its global program SustainUP, the company focuses on supplier training, transparency, and collaboration to drive measurable improvements. The program supports key targets such as reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 and strengthening human rights due diligence. By engaging suppliers through webinars, workshops, and continuous assessment tools, Siegwerk transforms procurement from a compliance exercise into a partnership model that builds a more resilient and responsible supply chain.
Sustainable Operations
Reducing Siegwerk's environmental footprint
Siegwerk’s Sustainable Operations agenda focuses on reducing the company’s environmental footprint while strengthening workplace safety and inclusion. Under HorizonNOW 2030, Siegwerk has set measurable targets to transform its operational performance. These include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% compared to the 2020 baseline, lowering operational waste by 10% relative to produced volumes (2024 baseline), and achieving a Total Incident Rate (TIR) below 1.0 to reinforce its “Safety First” mindset. Additionally, Siegwerk aims to enhance diversity within its workforce by increasing female representation in leadership roles to 30%.
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Sustainable Products
Enabling circular packaging and increasing transparency
Siegwerk’s approach to sustainable products focuses on enabling circular packaging and increasing transparency across its portfolio. Under HorizonNOW 2030, the company aims for 65% of all products sold to enable circular packaging, helping customers transition toward recyclable, reusable, and resource efficient solutions. In addition, Siegwerk is establishing a data backed sustainable product assessment that measures circularity, carbon footprint, and product safety. This framework strengthens product trust, supports regulatory compliance, and ensures that sustainability becomes an integral part of every formulation and innovation step.
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What is HorizonNOW 2030?
HorizonNOW 2030 is Siegwerk’s enhanced sustainability agenda that sets clear, measurable goals to be achieved by 2030. It builds on the original HorizonNOW strategy and strengthens sustainability as a core element of how the company operates and innovates.
Why did Siegwerk launch HorizonNOW 2030?
The updated agenda ensures that sustainability is embedded across the entire value chain—from sourcing and production to the solutions delivered to customers. It reflects Siegwerk’s ambition to drive meaningful impact and advance the transition toward sustainable packaging.
What are the main focus areas of HorizonNOW 2030?
HorizonNOW 2030 is built around three strategic pillars:
- Sustainable Procurement: Strengthening responsible sourcing and reducing value‑chain impacts.
- Sustainable Operations: Lowering environmental footprint and improving workplace safety and inclusion.
- Sustainable Products: Enabling circular packaging and increasing product transparency.
What commitments has Siegwerk made for 2030?
Across its sustainability pillars, Siegwerk has set ambitious targets, including reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 60%, cutting Scope 3 emissions by 25%, reducing high‑risk suppliers by 95%, ensuring 65% of products enable circular packaging, and strengthening diversity and safety across global operations.
How does HorizonNOW 2030 benefit customers?
The agenda reinforces Siegwerk’s promise of “sustainable packaging enabled by Siegwerk.” Customers gain access to safer, more circular, and lower‑impact solutions, supported by transparent data and innovation designed for a future‑ready packaging industry.
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Sustainability is an integral part of how we create value, which reinforces the competitiveness of our customers and partners. HorizonNOW 2030 connects every step of our business to a sustainable packaging future and supports our ambition to grow responsibly while enabling holistic sustainable packaging innovation.
Nicolas Wiedmann, CEO of Siegwerk
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