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 packaging
Sustainability is one of four core pillars of BOBST's industry vision.
It reflects BOBST's commitment to act as a long-term partner, contributing to a more responsible packaging industry through the technologies, solutions, and collaborations it develops.
Through its sustainability strategy, BOBST drives progress across three key streams:
Compliance, materiality & reporting
Prioritizing our actions
Understanding what matters most
BOBST actively tracks evolving sustainability regulations and reporting standards, including the Swiss Code of Obligations and CSRD requirements. BOBST continuously adapts its reporting to reflect its impact across the value chain and to support its role as a long-term partner for sustainable development.
Commitment & recognition
EcoVadis certified
BOBST's progress is reflected in external recognition.
BOBST earned the EcoVadis Silver Medal for the third consecutive year, ranking in the top 6% of companies for ESG performance.
Embracing global initiatives
Labor, human rights, environment, and anti-corruption
BOBST is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and is committed 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 BOBST's culture and actions worldwide.
BOBST focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where it can make the most impact.
Science-based climate targets
BOBST's carbon emission reduction targets for 2030 are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):
- 42% reduction in CO2 from direct operations (Scope 1 and 2)
- 25% reduction in CO2 from procurement, machine use, and transport (Scope 3)
Responsible resource use
Engineering efficiency
At BOBST, every solution is designed to meet evolving customer needs. By combining precision, resource efficiency, and operational excellence, BOBST creates modular, high-performance solutions that address 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-printing.
Extended life of equipment
Modularity & longevity
BOBST extends the life of your equipment by upgrading, modernizing, or rebuilding existing machines—increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and helping you stay competitive while shrinking 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. BOBST's innovations empower you to create reusable and recyclable packaging that minimizes waste and complies with upcoming regulations, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (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 requires innovation and responsibility at every step of the value chain. BOBST works with more than 5,500 suppliers to uphold high standards in social responsibility, environmental practices, and ethical sourcing, ensuring transparency and resilience across its supply chain.
Awards
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 the award for his outstanding contributions, embodying our spirit of innovation and growth.