Stock Spirits Group (SSG), a manufacturer pf alcohol beverages, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainability by reclaiming 65.5% of its packaging materials in 2023.
The achievement was reported in the company’s Sustainability Report 2023 released on 27 August 2024.
The report disclosed that SSG introduced 106,745 tonnes (t) of packaging to the market in 2023, with glass and paper being the primary materials used.
During the year, the company reclaimed 66.4% of glass materials and 70.5% of paper, while plastic and aluminium recovery rates stood at 41.4% and 48.5% respectively.
The company's commitment to sustainability was further evident as only 0.8t of the packaging introduced was made from materials classified as hazardous.
The report also stated that on average, 31% of the materials used in the company's packaging were recycled input materials, according to supplier declarations.
The total weight of packaging purchased in the fiscal year 2023 was 102,448t, with glass constituting 94% of this weight and plastic less than 1%.
Stock Spirits Group also generated a total of 4,350t of waste over the year, with 93.1% being recycled and recovered, and only 6.6% sent to landfills.
Packaging waste comprised 56% of the total waste produced, with a mere 0.4% classified as hazardous.
Stock Spirits Group CEO Jean-Christophe Coutures said: "The year 2023 marked a dynamic transformation of our business and significant progress in our sustainability efforts.
“We have undertaken numerous projects that will enable us to fulfil the commitments outlined in our revised Sustainability Strategy 'People, Planet, Processes'. One of our standout achievements in 2023 was the completion of a cutting-edge distillery in Lublin. Due to its efficiency and the way it enables us to control quality, it is one of the most modern in Europe.
“Our ambition is to lead ESG activities in Central Europe and make sustainability a key contributor to our competitiveness and differentiation across Europe. I am convinced that only those companies that develop in a sustainable and transparent way can build a long-term future and enjoy the trust of their stakeholders."
