Detmold Group is a leading manufacturer of paper and board based packaging products for a diverse range of customers.
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Sustainability has been a cornerstone of Detpak for over 75 years, guiding our product offering, manufacturing capabilities, and day-to-day operations.
Working Together
At Detpak, our purpose is to make a positive impact for our people, partners, and our planet. We work closely with industry bodies, local and federal government, and leading industry associations, allowing us to remain at the forefront of global packaging legislation, emerging industry trends and insights, and sustainability initiatives and guidelines.
Award Winning
Detpak was one of the first signatories to the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a sustainable packaging initiative that encourages businesses to reduce the environmental impacts of consumer packaging. Our unwavering commitment to sustainable packaging solutions has earned us numerous awards from APCO, leading industry bodies, and our valued customers.
Committed to a better tomorrow
Our 2025-2050 Sustainability Goals demonstrate our commitment to making a positive impact for our people, partners, and planet. Encompassing 15 targets across the key impact areas of Climate, Nature, Circularity, and Governance, these goals actively demonstrate our commitment to being an innovative global partner, creating packaging for a better tomorrow.
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ClimateWe’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and transitioning to renewable energy.
Our targets:
• Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 55% by 2033 (2023 baseline)
• Source 30% of electricity from renewables by 2033
Our progress to date:
- Shifted from LPG to electric forklifts in Vietnam and introduced electric vehicles in China
- Completed energy audits in China and the Philippines
- Upgraded lighting in Australia and installed skylights in China to cut artificial lighting
- Improved manufacturing efficiency in Australia and Indonesia
- Expanded on-site renewable generation, including a 560kW rooftop solar system in China, building on our existing solar installation at Regency Park, Australia.
- Conducted feasibility studies for solar installations in Adelaide and additional systems in China
Nature
Protecting natural resources is central to our sustainability strategy.
Our targets:
• > 95% fibre sourced from FSC or PEFC certified or recycled content by 2030
• No deforestation or forest degradation across our supply chain by 2030
• Reduce water use year-on-year
• 100% products free from intentionally added PFAS
Our progress to date:
- Increased the procurement of raw materials (fibre) sourced from responsibly managed forests with Chain of Custody certification to 71%
- Strengthened procurement due diligence and supplier assessments
- Commenced collection of water consumption data across our operations to assess our baseline performance and develop an reduction plan
- Maintained low water usage compared to other manufacturing processes
- Continued to transition products to new materials with no intentionally added PFAS, including no-added-PFAS grease-resistant papers and the Vanguard® by Eco-Products range of moulded fibre products
We design for a circular economy, ensuring our products can be reused, recycled, or composted.
Our targets:
• > 95% of our stock range designed to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable
• > 50% recycled content in packaging by 2030
• 10% reduction in waste generated by 2030 (2023 baseline)
• > 95% of waste diverted from landfill
Our progress to date:
- 88% of our stock range meets circularity standards
- 51% of raw materials include recycled content
- > 85% of operational waste recovered for reuse, recycling, or recovery
- Established fibre waste recovery processes and partnerships with recyclers
- Developing new waste tracking systems for improved reporting
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Strong governance underpins our sustainability commitments.
Our targets:
• Annual CDP disclosure and progress reporting
• ISO 14001 certification across all sites globally by FY27
• Compliance with packaging and environmental legislation in all markets
Our progress to date:
- Completed our second CDP disclosure in 2025, improving our performance to achieve a ‘C’ rating
- Achieved ISO 14001 certification for our operations in Australia and Indonesia and maintain our certification in China
- Continued to monitor and respond to regulatory changes and supporting customers with sustainable packaging choices
Group Environmental Policy
Our Group Environmental Policy highlights our commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices, continuous improvement, and compliance with relevant regulations.