Sustainability
Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE CORE OF OUR BUSINESS
Muraplast is more than just a packaging manufacturer. We are a family committed to excellence and innovation, with a deep dedication to the well-being of our planet and people.
Join us on our journey to create new opportunities in the packaging industry, shaping a better present and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN
SUSTAINABILITY:
- Awarded the most sustainable large company in Croatia for two consecutive years – 2023 and 2024
- Ecovadis 2024:
Awarded a silver medal. - Transitioning from non-recyclable packaging to recyclable solutions (e.g., PET/PE → PE/PE).
- Reducing film thickness to save material, space, transportation costs, and CO₂ emissions.
- Plastic recycling permit: We can recycle 4,500 tons annually, focusing on post-industrial waste.
- 100% of the electricity used at Muraplast comes from renewable sources.
- Installed solar panels: 1,697 kWp (1,273 kW DC).
- Reduction in natural gas usage:
Utilizing waste heat from RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer). - Eco-labels Plastica Seconda Vita (for recycled plastic content) and Blue Angel (for plastic and paper bags).
- Emission reduction targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the Paris Agreement:
Muraplast commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to the base year 2021)
Measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions - Introducing MAP – Muraplast Action Plan 2030:
Outlining the steps we will take to achieve our sustainability goals.
A NEW TOMORROW WITH MAP 2030
The Muraplast Action Plan 2030 defines the activities we will undertake to achieve our sustainability goals.
The journey to 2030 includes initiatives to reduce emissions, enhance recyclability, and foster partnerships that strengthen our vision for a more sustainable packaging industry.
GOALS OF MURAPLAST’S 2030 ACTION PLAN:
CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
TARGETS:
- All our products are recyclable
Target: 100% recyclability of paper and plastic products by 2025 - Use of recycled materials in products:
50% in paper, 35% in plastic by 2030
CURRENT STATE:
TARGETS:
- All our products are recyclable
Target: 100% recyclability of paper and plastic products by 2025 - Use of recycled materials in products:
50% in paper, 35% in plastic by 2030
CURRENT STATE:
CLIMATE
ACTION
MEASURES
TARGETS:
- 100% use of electricity from renewable energy sources
- Own electricity production
Target: 30% self-production by 2030 - Water resource conservation
Target: Limit consumption to 4,000 m³ per year, regardless of company growth.
CURRENT STATE:
- Currently installed: 1,697 kWp solar panels (1,273 kW AC)
- Green energy contract until 31.12.2026
- Installing battery storage
- Reduction of CO₂ emissions according to SBTi: 42% decrease compared to 2021 levels
- Preventing deforestation through responsible cellulose sourcing:
100% FSC, PEFC, or recycled paper in all products and packaging by 2025
- From 1.1.2024 all paper packaging (boxes, cores) carries an FSC label on invoices
- All paper used as raw material (the remaining 5%) can have the FSC marking -> EUDR ready from 30.12.2025
- As raw material only European paper
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At the end of 2023, MURAPLAST set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligned with the levels needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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The targets covering the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from MURAPLAST’s operations (Scope 1 and 2) are in line with the reductions needed to keep warming to 1.5°C, which is what the latest climate science has told us is essential to prevent the most damaging effects of climate change.
-
Our science-based targets:
Muraplast commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 compared to the base year 2021
Scope 3 emissions will be measured and reduced.
TARGETS:
- 100% use of electricity from renewable energy sources
- Own electricity production
Target: 30% self-production by 2030 - Water resource conservation
Target: Limit consumption to 4,000 m³ per year, regardless of company growth.
- Reduction of CO₂ emissions according to SBTi: 42% decrease compared to 2021 levels
- Preventing deforestation through responsible cellulose sourcing:
100% FSC, PEFC, or recycled paper in all products and packaging by 2025
CURRENT STATE:
-
Currently installed: 1,697 kWp solar panels (1,273 kW AC)
-
Green energy contract until 31.12.2026
-
Installing battery storage
- From 1.1.2024 all paper packaging (boxes, cores) carries an FSC label on invoices
- All paper used as raw material (the remaining 5%) can have the FSC marking -> EUDR ready from 30.12.2025
- As raw material only European paper
- At the end of 2023, MURAPLAST set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligned with the levels needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
- The targets covering the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from MURAPLAST’s operations (Scope 1 and 2) are in line with the reductions needed to keep warming to 1.5°C, which is what the latest climate science has told us is essential to prevent the most damaging effects of climate change.
- Our science-based targets:
Muraplast commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 compared to the base year 2021
Scope 3 emissions will be measured and reduced.
OUR PEOPLE
TARGETS:
- Increasing employee satisfaction
Regular employee surveys to track satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty
Focus on maintaining good working conditions and retaining high-satisfaction employees - Increasing employee salaries
Monitoring company wages compared to market wages
- Employee knowledge enhancement
More training hours and promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration - Use of innovative technologies
Exploring AI potential for increased productivity and automation
CURRENT STATE:
- Last year the first measured of the employee satisfaction rate : turnout very high (80%) – rating approx. 3/4 (74%) – good and bad things were recognized, and actions initiated <-base grade -> new goal 85% by 2025
- To support the development of corporate culture, a new communication channel was introduced – closed social network Jenz (from 02.2024)
- New leadership training program launched for all department heads
- Dedicated training space provided
- Following tech trends first, setting targets later
- NIS2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) about cybersecurity
TARGETS:
- Increasing employee satisfaction
Regular employee surveys to track satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty
Focus on maintaining good working conditions and retaining high-satisfaction employees - Increasing employee salaries
Monitoring company wages compared to market wages - Employee knowledge enhancement
More training hours and promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration - Use of innovative technologies
Exploring AI potential for increased productivity and automation
CURRENT STATE:
- Last year the first measured of the employee satisfaction rate : turnout very high (80%) – rating approx. 3/4 (74%) – good and bad things were recognized, and actions initiated <-base grade -> new goal 85% by 2025
- To support the development of corporate culture, a new communication channel was introduced – closed social network Jenz (from 02.2024)
- New leadership training program launched for all department heads
- Dedicated training space provided
- Following tech trends first, setting targets later
- NIS2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) about cybersecurity
SUSTAINABLE
BUSINESS
PRACTICES
TARGETS:
- Supporting local communities
Donations to community development projects
Emergency preparedness support - Improving working conditions
Replacing hazardous substances
Cooling workspaces
- Collaboration with education institutions
School visits, open house events, and mentorship programs - Reducing workplace injuries
Target: Increase near-miss reporting and reduce workplace injuries by 20% by 2025
CURRENT STATE:
- Long-standing cooperation with the General Hospital in Čakovec and local associations in the form of monetary donations and necessary equipment
- Collaborations with University North and Kotoriba Primary School
- Organized university visits and factory tours
- Internship and mentorship programs
- Aligning workplace lighting standards with HRN EN 12464-1:2021
- New administrative building for office staff
- Encouraging employees to report near-miss situations
- Supervision by employer representatives and occupational safety experts
TARGETS:
- Supporting local communities
Donations to community development projects
Emergency preparedness support - Improving working conditions
Replacing hazardous substances
Cooling workspaces - Collaboration with education institutions
School visits, open house events, and mentorship programs - Reducing workplace injuries
Target: Increase near-miss reporting and reduce workplace injuries by 20% by 2025
CURRENT STATE:
- Long-standing cooperation with the General Hospital in Čakovec and local associations in the form of monetary donations and necessary equipment
- Aligning workplace lighting standards with HRN EN 12464-1:2021
- New administrative building for office staff
- Collaborations with University North and Kotoriba Primary School
- Organized university visits and factory tours
- Internship and mentorship programs
- Encouraging employees to report near-miss situations
- Supervision by employer representatives and occupational safety experts
SUSTAINABILITY
AT THE CORE
OF OUR BUSINESS
Muraplast is more than just a packaging manufacturer. We are a family committed to excellence and innovation, with a deep dedication to the well-being of our planet and people.
Join us on our journey to create new opportunities in the packaging industry, shaping a better present and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN
SUSTAINABILITY
- Awarded the most sustainable large company in Croatia for two consecutive years – 2023 and 2024
- Ecovadis 2024:
Awarded a silver medal. - Transitioning from non-recyclable packaging to recyclable solutions (e.g., PET/PE → PE/PE).
- Reducing film thickness to save material, space, transportation costs, and CO₂ emissions.
- Plastic recycling permit: We can recycle 4,500 tons annually, focusing on post-industrial waste.
- 100% of the electricity used at Muraplast comes from renewable sources.
- Installed solar panels: 1,697 kWp (1,273 kW DC).
- Reduction in natural gas usage:
- Utilizing waste heat from RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer).
- Eco-labels Plastica Seconda Vita (for recycled plastic content) and Blue Angel (for plastic and paper bags).
- Emission reduction targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the Paris Agreement:
Muraplast commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to the base year 2021)
Measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions - Introducing MAP – Muraplast Action Plan 2030:
Outlining the steps we will take to achieve our sustainability goals.
A NEW TOMORROW
WITH MAP 2030
The Muraplast Action Plan 2030
defines the activities we will undertake to achieve our sustainability goals.
The journey to 2030 includes initiatives to reduce emissions, enhance recyclability, and foster partnerships that strengthen our vision for a more sustainable packaging industry.
GOALS OF
MURAPLAST’S 2030 ACTION PLAN
CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
TARGETS:
- All our products are recyclable
Target: 100% recyclability of paper and plastic products by 2025 - Use of recycled materials in products:
50% in paper, 35% in plastic by 2030
CURRENT STATE:
CLIMATE ACTION
MEASURES
TARGETS:
- 100% use of electricity from renewable energy sources
- Own electricity production
Target: 30% self-production by 2030 - Water resource conservation
Target: Limit consumption to 4,000 m³ per year, regardless of company growth
- Reduction of CO₂ emissions according to SBTi: 42% decrease compared to 2021 levels
- Preventing deforestation through responsible cellulose sourcing:
100% FSC, PEFC, or recycled paper in all products and packaging by 2025
CURRENT STATE:
- Currently installed: 1,697 kWp solar panels (1,273 kW AC)
- Green energy contract until 31.12.2026
- Installing battery storage
- From 1.1.2024 all paper packaging (boxes, cores) carries an FSC label on invoices
- All paper used as raw material (the remaining 5%) can have the FSC marking -> EUDR ready from 30.12.2025
- As raw material only European paper
-
At the end of 2023, MURAPLAST set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligned with the levels needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
-
The targets covering the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from MURAPLAST’s operations (Scope 1 and 2) are in line with the reductions needed to keep warming to 1.5°C, which is what the latest climate science has told us is essential to prevent the most damaging effects of climate change.
-
Our science-based targets:
Muraplast commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 compared to the base year 2021
Scope 3 emissions will be measured and reduced.
OUR PEOPLE
TARGETS:
- Increasing employee satisfaction
Regular employee surveys to track satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty
Focus on maintaining good working conditions and retaining high-satisfaction employees - Increasing employee salaries
Monitoring company wages compared to market wages
- Employee knowledge enhancement
More training hours and promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration - Use of innovative technologies
Exploring AI potential for increased productivity and automation
CURRENT STATE:
- Last year the first measured of the employee satisfaction rate : turnout very high (80%) – rating approx. 3/4 (74%) – good and bad things were recognized, and actions initiated <-base grade -> new goal 85% by 2025
- To support the development of corporate culture, a new communication channel was introduced – closed social network Jenz (from 02.2024)
- New leadership training program launched for all department heads
- Dedicated training space provided
- Following tech trends first, setting targets later
- NIS2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) about cybersecurity
SUSTAINABLE
BUSINESS
PRACTICES
TARGETS:
- Supporting local communities
Donations to community development projects
Emergency preparedness support - Improving working conditions
Replacing hazardous substances
Cooling workspaces
- Collaboration with education institutions
School visits, open house events, and mentorship programs - Reducing workplace injuries
Target: Increase near-miss reporting and reduce workplace injuries by 20% by 2025
CURRENT STATE:
- Long-standing cooperation with the General Hospital in Čakovec and local associations in the form of monetary donations and necessary equipment
- Collaborations with University North and Kotoriba Primary School
- Organized university visits and factory tours
- Internship and mentorship programs
- Aligning workplace lighting standards with HRN EN 12464-1:2021
- New administrative building for office staff
- Encouraging employees to report near-miss situations
- Supervision by employer representatives and occupational safety experts