{"id":14837,"date":"2025-09-22T14:19:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T14:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/?p=14837"},"modified":"2025-09-22T14:19:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T14:19:13","slug":"binnen-het-eerste-duurzaamheidsverslag-van-asterias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/nl\/inside-asterias-first-sustainability-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Binnen het eerste duurzaamheidsverslag van Asterias"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Asteria&#8217;s Sustainability Report<br \/>\nA bold step toward a more responsible packaging industry<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At Asteria Group, we\u2019ve always believed that leadership comes with responsibility. In a sector built on paper, plastic, and complex global supply chains, we understand the urgent need to rethink how we design, produce, and deliver value. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to announce the launch of our first-time <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ow.ly\/aRc450WToaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">duurzaamheidsverslag<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; a clear, transparent reflection of the progress we\u2019re making and the road ahead.<\/p>\n<p>This report marks the beginning of a new chapter for Asteria \u2014 one grounded in accountability, innovation, and collaboration. And it\u2019s more than just a milestone for us. It\u2019s a tool designed to help our customers and partners navigate the evolving sustainability landscape, together.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 14px;\" href=\"https:\/\/ow.ly\/aRc450WToaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asteria duurzaamheidsverslag 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Why sustainability is core to Asteria\u2019s strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sustainability at Asteria is not a side project \u2014 it\u2019s integrated into everything we do. As our CEO, Ives Declerck, puts it:<em>\u201cWe are committed to being a frontrunner, integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What began as a response to customer demand and regulatory requirements has evolved into a strategic driver of long-term growth, operational excellence, and cultural integration across our 35 sites in 10 European countries.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, we made significant progress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthened our ESG governance with a new Chief Sustainability Officer and a dedicated sustainability framework<\/li>\n<li>Expanded our Asteria Sustainable Solutions (A.S.S.) portfolio<\/li>\n<li>Piloted industry-leading technologies like UV-LED curing<\/li>\n<li>Completed our first group-wide carbon footprint assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14838 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria2-WAL_7197-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Checking label at the machine\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria2-WAL_7197-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria2-WAL_7197-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria2-WAL_7197-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria2-WAL_7197-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria2-WAL_7197-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria2-WAL_7197.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What you\u2019ll find in the report<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Asteria Sustainability Report \u00a0offers a transparent, in-depth look at our environmental, social, and governance performance \u2014 with a focus on the real actions driving measurable impact.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Environmental impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CO\u2082 emission tracking (Scope 1 &amp; 2) across all sites<\/li>\n<li>Clear roadmap to improve energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable electricity<\/li>\n<li>Waste reduction strategy with 2026 and 2030 targets<\/li>\n<li>Circular product innovation in labels, packaging, and cartons with clear goals for 2026 and 2030<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Social responsibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Diversity and inclusion benchmarks<\/li>\n<li>Talent development through the RISE leadership accelerator<\/li>\n<li>Group-wide health and safety performance<\/li>\n<li>Employee engagement and fair workplace practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Bestuur<\/strong>\u00a0<strong> &amp; ESG awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthened internal ESG governance<\/li>\n<li>Site-level and group-wide compliance tracking<\/li>\n<li>Investment in data security infrastructure and awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14839 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Asteria-sustainability-23-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Asteria duurzame producten\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Asteria-sustainability-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Asteria-sustainability-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Asteria-sustainability-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Asteria-sustainability-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Asteria-sustainability-23-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Asteria-sustainability-23.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Check our latest sustainability initiatives <a href=\"https:\/\/ow.ly\/aRc450WToaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hier<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Asteria Sustainable Solutions (A.S.S.): a smarter way forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the highlights of the report is our Asteria Sustainable Solutions programme. This growing product portfolio helps customers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce their packaging carbon footprint<\/li>\n<li>Meet regulatory requirements (such as PPWR)<\/li>\n<li>Improve recyclability and material circularity<\/li>\n<li>Maintain quality and cost-effectiveness at scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Real-world case studies \u2014 such as our collaboration with a major food &amp; beverage brand \u2014 demonstrate how A.S.S. products like <a href=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/nl\/product\/label-eraf-wassen\/\">wash-off labels<\/a> have helped brands reduce emissions and comply with recyclability standards.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14840\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14840 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria-WAL_6005-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Asteria customer needs help\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria-WAL_6005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria-WAL_6005-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria-WAL_6005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria-WAL_6005-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria-WAL_6005-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hires-Asteria-WAL_6005.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/nl\/verantwoorde-materialen\/\">hier<\/a> all Asteria&#8217;s Sustainable Solutions <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Designed to support your journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This report is not just about what Asteria is doing \u2014 it\u2019s about helping you prepare for what\u2019s next. Whether you&#8217;re focused on compliance, carbon reduction, or customer trust, the insights and data we share can help inform your sustainability strategy.\u00a0From shifting customer expectations to regulatory pressure and supply chain demands, the packaging landscape is changing fast. This report helps you understand where that change is happening, how it affects your business, and what steps you can take to stay competitive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Download the full report<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Access the full Sustainability Report <a href=\"https:\/\/ow.ly\/aRc450WToaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hier<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By working together, we can unlock packaging solutions that reduce risk, improve compliance, elevate your brand, and deliver measurable impact for your customers and your bottom line.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asteria&#8217;s Sustainability Report A bold step toward a more responsible packaging industry &nbsp; At Asteria Group, we\u2019ve always believed that leadership comes with responsibility. In a sector built on paper, plastic, and complex global supply chains, we understand the urgent need to rethink how we design, produce, and deliver value. 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