Shaping sustainable progress
At Asteria Group, we believe that sustainable growth starts with responsibility. Our labelling and packaging activities carry impact – on the environment, on people and on how we conduct business. Through our ESG strategy, we take that responsibility seriously, with a clear and measurable approach. This page outlines how we put that into practice: tangible, transparent and in close collaboration across our value chain
Understanding Our Impact: Double Materiality Assessment
In 2024, we conducted a comprehensive double materiality assessment (DMA) as defined by CSRD. This vital process helped us identify which environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics matter most—both in terms of our impact on the world and the world’s impact on our financial future.
Through in-depth research and stakeholder consultation, we evaluated Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs) linked to various sustainability topics. The result: a clear map of priorities to guide our ESG strategy.
X-axis: Outside-in perspective: financial impact on Asteria Group
Y-axis: Inside-out perspective: environmental / social impact of Asteria Group
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Entitiy-specific topics
- CO2 emission reduction
- Energy
- Chemicals
- Water consumption
- Deforestation
- Recycled content – outflow (recycling of products)
- Recycled content – inflow (use of recycled content)
- Waste reduction
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Gender equality and equal pay for work of equal value
- Measures against violence and harassment in the workplace
- Talent development and retention
- Human rights
- Work-life balance
- Health & safety
- Corporate culture
- Sustainable procurement & distribution
- Protection of whistleblowers
- Data security
- Creation of ESG awareness
Laying the Foundation for the Future
The double materiality assessment is not just a reporting requirement — it’s a strategic tool. The results provide a strong foundation for refining our sustainability framework, setting measurable targets, and launching dedicated ESG workstreams.
By aligning our strategy with what truly matters, Asteria is building a resilient, responsible, and transparent business for the future.
Read our Sustainability Reports for in-depth information on our strategic approach and measurable targets…
Environment – Reducing impact, driving innovation
Sustainability is embedded in how we operate. Through smarter technologies and more sustainable materials, we are actively shaping a low-impact, future-ready production system.
Our focus:
- Energy usage: sites have tested and are rapidly transitioning to green energy, high-efficiency equipment and LED curing technology.
- Circular solutions: under the Asteria Sustainable Solutions (A.S.S.) programme we offer lighter, recyclable and compostable packaging options. By 2030, we aim at least 33% of revenue to come from circular products.
- Waste reduction: process optimization and design thinking will help us reduce waste by 10% by 2030.
“We think before we print” is not a slogan, but a guiding principle behind every material choice, energy decision and innovation effort.
Read more in our 2025 Sustainability Report for insights into our environmental impact and sustainable label & packaging solutions…
Social – People at the heart of sustainable growth
Our people are the driving force behind innovation and quality. That’s why we invest in their well-being, development and equal opportunities – at every level of the group.
Our commitment:
“RISE reflects our belief in growing talent from within. People are our strongest investment in the future.”
- Equal treatment: internal training, awareness initiatives and consistent monitoring help strengthen our inclusive culture. Gender diversity currently stands at 24%, with active efforts to improve.
- Workplace safety: first and foremost, Health & Safety are of the highest importance at Asteria -making every effort to prevent incidents is our absolute priority. Training, awareness and clear procedures help minimise risks, supporting our ambition to aim for zero incidents across all sites.
- Talent development: the RISE talent accelerator programme offers a two-year track for high potentials, including mentoring, leadership training and strategic project work.
Read our latest Sustainability Report for more information on social commitments at Asteria Group…
Governance - Transparency as a foundation for trust
Strong governance is the backbone of our pan-European growth. We embedded ESG into our business strategy and corporate structure.
Key actions:
“From compliance to performance: through shared KPIs, common standards and open communication, we build trust – both internally and externally”.
- Governance integration: a clear governance model with a dedicated CSO, a hands-on Executive Committee, and site-level accountability.
- Code of conduct: we have introduced one unified Code of Conduct for the entire group, setting clear expectations for integrity, transparency and respect.
- Certifications: Asteria is actively increasing EcoVadis ratings across our network, alongside certifications such as ISO, BRCGS and FSC® (Licence Code FSC-C151346) standards - reinforcing our commitment to quality, safety and environmental compliance.
