BOBST was awarded the national education prize by the Hans Huber Foundation and Foundation FH SCHWEIZ. The prize is awarded to companies that demonstrate outstanding services in vocational training and serve as a role model throughout Switzerland.
Shaping the future of the packaging world
Sustainability is one of the four core pillars of our industry vision.
It reflects our commitment to act as a long term partner, contributing to a more responsible packaging industry through the technologies, solutions and collaborations we develop.
Through our sustainability strategy, we drive progress across three key streams:
Compliance, materiality & reporting
Prioritizing our actions
Understanding what matters most
We actively follow evolving sustainability regulations and reporting standards, including Swiss Code of Obligations and CSRD requirements. We continuously adapt our reporting to reflect our impacts across the value chain and to support our role as a long term partner for sustainable development.
Commitment & recognition
Embracing global initiatives
Labor, human rights, environment, and anti-corruption
BOBST is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). We commit to responsible business practices, guided by the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact — covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. These principles shape our culture and actions worldwide.
We focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where we can make the most impact.
Climate change
Our carbon emission reduction ambitions for 2030 are validated by Science Based Target initiative (SBTi):
- 42% CO2 from our direct operations (Scope 1 & 2)
- 25% CO2 from our procurement, machine use, and transport (Scope 3)
EcoVadis certified
Our progress is reflected in external recognition.
BOBST earned the EcoVadis Silver Medal for the third year in a row, ranking in the top 6% of companies for ESG performance.
Responsible resource use
Engineering efficiency
At BOBST, every solution is designed to meet evolving customer needs. By combining precision, resource efficiency, and operational excellence, we create modular and high-performance solutions that meet current and future packaging challenges.
Innovation
Energy saving
Energy-Saving Kits
Reduces energy consumption by up to 20% on flatbed die-cutters.
smartGRAVURE
Eco-mode reduces energy consumption while maintaining high quality.
Waste reduction
OneECG
Cuts waste by up to 50% for label flexo-printers and gravure machines.
Advanced Scorers
Reduces substrate use by 1.2%, saving around 40 tons of cardboard annually.
PowerREGISTER+
Saves up to 3.5 tons of substrate annually.
Innofold
Saves up to 100 tons of cardboard annually per machine on flexo-
Extended life of equipment
Modularity & Longevity
Extending the life of your equipment by upgrading, modernizing, or rebuilding your existing machines. Increase efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive while reducing your environmental footprint
Upgrades & retrofits
Integrate advanced technologies to boost performance and efficiency.
Remanufacturing
Restore older machines to like-new condition, improving productivity and sustainability.
Sustainable packaging solutions
Reusability & Recyclability
Meet the demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Our innovations empower you to create reusable and recyclable packaging that minimizes waste and comply with coming regulations (PPWR).
oneBARRIER PrimeCycle
A mono-material polymer solution for flexible packaging.
*Certified with a recyclability level of 98%
oneBARRIER FibreCycle
A fibre-based alternative for enhanced recyclability.
Our pioneering work in sustainable packaging was recognized by several industry awards and organizations.
Responsible procurement
Driving positive change
Building a responsible value chain together
Achieving sustainable packaging solutions requires not only innovation but also responsibility at every step of the value chain. We work with over 5 500 suppliers to uphold high standards in social responsibility, environmental practices, and ethical sourcing, ensuring transparency and resilience in our supply chain.
Our four-step evaluation process
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Supplier Code of Conduct: Aligning with BOBST’s ethical and environmental standards.
2
Risk assessments: Identifying potential social and environmental risks.
3
Third-party documentation and 360° analysis: Comprehensive external audits and risk monitoring.
4
On-site evaluations: Verifying sustainable practices directly at suppliers' sites.
Awards
Honored by:
Gaëtan Madiès
Head of Sustainability
Recognizing achievements
BOBST won the EcoVadis Sustain « Outstanding Program Management » Award 2025, thanks to our responsible procurement program.
Milovan Illic
Head of Professional training
Jean-Pascal Bobst
Chief executive officer
Tim Lair
Additive manufacturing engineer
Sigrid Wagner
Group intellectual property director
Celebrating progress and inspiring the future
BOBST collaborators drive industry transformation and a more sustainable future. To honor their ingenuity, BOBST created the Inventor Award. In 2024, Tim Lair, Additive Manufacturing Engineer, received it for his outstanding contributions, embodying our spirit of innovation and growth.