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Sustainability at BOBST

A commitment to innovation and responsibility
For 130 years, we have remained a family-owned business by anticipating change and continuously evolving to meet industry needs. Our ability to adapt has always been guided by a broader perspective - one that values people and the environment as fundamental to long-term success.

By integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across our value chain, we develop resource-efficient solutions that help customers reduce waste, optimize energy use, and advance circularity.

Shaping the future of the packaging industry
The packaging industry is transforming, driven by connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability. These pillars are shaping a more agile, efficient, and responsible value chain. Sustainability plays a key role in this evolution, ensuring that innovation leads to lower environmental impact, improved performance, and circular solutions.

Every innovation tells a story - one of progress, responsibility, and impact.
At BOBST, advancing sustainability requires collaboration and long-term vision. While competition accelerates technological advancements, cooperation drives lasting transformation. We work closely with suppliers, customers, and industry leaders to develop solutions that set new standards, expand our technology reach, and shape the future of packaging.

Caring for People, Preserving the Planet
We develop technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across the packaging industry. From the way we design our equipment to how we cooperate with partners, our approach prioritizes responsible production, lower environmental impact, and safer and more efficient working conditions.

Rethink. Redesign. Reduce. Reuse. Remanufacture. Recycle.
Sustainability at BOBST is about continuous improvement - developing smarter processes and solutions that drive circularity. Our goal is to help customers transition to more efficient, low-impact production models, ensuring both economic and environmental progress.

Explore our approach to sustainability
BOBST’s commitment to sustainability extends across all aspects of our business - from strategy and operations to the entire packaging life cycle. 

Articles that illustrate the BOBST vision for sustainability:

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BOBST and Brückner Maschinenbau collaboration contribute to a more circular economy

Since 2019 when the first generation of “hero samples” recycle ready mono-material stand-up pouches were presented, BOBST and Brückner Maschinenbau, along with the other project partners comprising...

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The power of partnerships: BOBST innovations showcased by key partners at interpack 2023

Highlights include fully converted packaging samples using revolutionary oneBARRIER sustainable solutions and daily live demos featuring a BOBST laminator   

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BOBST to showcase sustainable paper-based packaging with partners at Converters Expo

BOBST will attend the Converters Expo 2023, taking place April 12-14, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, with a focus on oneBARRIER, a family of new alternative and sustainable solutions developed by BOBST...

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BOBST has joined the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reflecting its commitment to urgent climate action

BOBST has committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions by joining the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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A landmark moment for sustainable packaging: BOBST and partners unveil oneBARRIER products at K 2022

BOBST also announces One complete solution – providing perfect flexible packaging workflows, based on individual converter production needs

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BOBST oneBARRIER PrimeCycle AlOx high barrier PE monomaterial packaging substrate certified with a recyclability level of 98%

In September 2022, Germany based Institute cyclos – HTP GmbH has awarded BOBST the certification of recyclability for the oneBARRIER PrimeCycle AlOx high barrier PE monomaterial packaging substrate...

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BOBST at K 2022 – where our equipment and the power of partnerships has made sustainability in packaging a reality

Two BOBST Open Houses taking place simultaneously will enable even more people to see our sustainability-ready technology first-hand  

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Task team working under the banner of CEFLEX QRP project develop mono-material duplex laminated pouches using PP recyclates

The CEFLEX initiative brings together more than 180 European companies, associations and organizations that represent the entire value chain of flexible packaging

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oneBARRIER FibreCycle: A High Barrier Fibre-Based Solution from BOBST & Partners

BOBST, working with its partners including UPM and Michelman have developed a high barrier, recycle-ready, fibre-based solution named oneBARRIER FibreCycle.

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BOBST joins strategic partnership for recycling of PET-based laminates

Four industry partners are collaborating on industry-leading approach for closed-loop recycling of PET-based multilayer laminates used for thermo-formed food trays. BOBST’s coating expertise is key to...

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