The Detmold Group is focused on reducing emissions with a climate-first approach, protecting nature, minimising waste, driving a circular economy Leading Australian-owned global packaging company, Detmold Group, is working towards…

The Detmold Group is focused on reducing emissions with a climate-first approach, protecting nature, minimising waste, driving a circular economy

Leading Australian-owned global packaging company, Detmold Group, is working towards a greener future and is on track to meet its sustainability targets.

Having set clear sustainability goals to help customers and consumers make responsible, informed packaging choices, the Detmold Group is focused on reducing emissions with a climate-first approach, protecting nature, minimising waste, driving a circular economy, and ensuring strong governance and accountability.

Over the past 12 months, the Detmold Group has reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions through a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives such as the electrification of forklifts, lighting upgrades, building and manufacturing improvements, transitioning to electric vehicles and using renewable electricity generated by rooftop solar in its operations in China and Australia.

The company has installed rooftop solar at Regency Park in South Australia and at Heshan in China. An additional solar system currently being installed in China is expected to ‘go live’ around March this year, which will further reduce emissions.

In FY25, the Detmold Group sourced 71 per cent of its raw fibre materials from responsibly managed forests with Chain of Custody certification, and transitioned to raw materials with no intentionally added PFAS.

Of its stock range, 88 per cent is now reusable, recyclable or compostable. A new waste data tracking process is being developed, with close to 85 per cent of operational waste being recovered for re-use, recycling or recovery. 

As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, the Detmold Group completed its second Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report. CDP is a globally recognised framework for environmental reporting. Detmold Group has improved its performance to achieve a ‘C’ rating, demonstrating its commitment to measuring and managing climate-related impacts.