Sustainability

At CCL Label, sustainability means creating label and packaging solutions that support a circular economy while reducing environmental impact across the entire value chain. We focus on three key areas: developing products that support recycling and circularity, reducing the environmental footprint of our operations, and driving industry-wide progress through innovation, partnerships, and education.

Our approach is guided by internationally recognized frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative, and the UN Global Compact. We work closely with brands, recyclers, industry organizations, and material suppliers to develop solutions that help packaging become recyclable, reusable, or compostable without compromising performance or shelf impact.

For us, sustainability is not a single product or claim. It is a continuous commitment to responsible production, innovation, and collaboration that helps our customers meet their packaging and sustainability goals today and in the future.

The Positive Program is CCL Label’s sustainability framework designed to turn strategy into action. It brings together our initiatives, commitments, and innovations that support a more circular and responsible packaging industry.

Built around the principles of Positive Products and Production, the Positive Plastic Pledge, and the Positive Academy, the program focuses on reducing environmental impact, advancing sustainable packaging solutions, and sharing knowledge across our organization and the wider value chain.

Through The Positive Program, we help brands navigate sustainability challenges by developing solutions that support recycling and circularity, improving the environmental performance of our operations, and collaborating with industry partners to drive meaningful change.

The program reflects our belief that sustainability is a shared responsibility. By working together with customers, suppliers, recyclers, and industry organizations, we can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable future for packaging.

CCL Label’s circular packaging framework is our approach to helping packaging stay in the value chain for longer through recycling, reuse, and responsible material choices. 

We develop label and packaging solutions that support Design for Recycling, enable reusable packaging systems, and incorporate renewable or recycled materials where appropriate.

Working closely with brands, recyclers, and industry partners, we help create packaging solutions that support a circular economy while maintaining the performance, functionality, and shelf impact brands require.

CCL Label offers a broad portfolio of sustainable label and packaging solutions designed to support recycling, reuse, and circularity goals.

Our portfolio includes solutions that enable bottle-to-bottle recycling, labels for returnable and reusable packaging systems, materials containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and label solutions based on renewable raw materials. We also offer technologies developed to improve packaging recyclability and support Design for Recycling principles.

Because sustainability requirements vary by packaging type, material, and market, we work closely with brands to identify the most suitable solution for their specific application and sustainability objectives.

ESG principles are integrated into CCL Label’s sustainability strategy and help guide how we create long-term value for our customers, employees, communities, and stakeholders.

From an environmental perspective, we focus on reducing our operational footprint, supporting circular packaging, and developing solutions that enable recycling and reuse. Our social initiatives emphasize employee engagement, education, collaboration, and responsible business practices across the value chain. Strong governance underpins these efforts through clear commitments, transparency, industry partnerships, and alignment with globally recognized frameworks.

By embedding ESG considerations into our decision-making, we help drive sustainable growth while supporting the evolving expectations of brands, consumers, regulators, and investors.

Our climate goals have been validated by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) and we are working towards decarbonization on a global scale.

CCL Label helps reduce the environmental impact of packaging by developing solutions that support recycling, reuse, and resource efficiency throughout the packaging lifecycle.

Our approach includes designing labels that enable effective recycling, supporting returnable and reusable packaging systems, increasing the availability of recycled and renewable material options, and advancing Design for Recycling principles. We also work to reduce the environmental footprint of our operations through initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible resource management.

By combining innovation, collaboration, and technical expertise, we help brands make progress toward their sustainability goals while maintaining packaging performance and consumer appeal.