DS Smith

We are committed to preserving and regenerating nature by responsibly sourcing materials, managing forests and operations sustainably, and reducing water usage. Our targets for 2025 include improving biodiversity in our forests, implementing biodiversity programs in our paper mills, and having water management plans at all our paper mills and packaging sites. Colleagues at our Coullons paper mill, in France, planted three flower meadows at the entrance of the mill, including a variety of 15 plant species to help support biodiversity by attracting new varieties of insects. The insects can take shelter in a new insect house, which the team built from scratch using recycled materials. At our other French paper mill in Kaysersberg, 15 colleagues constructed two insect houses in collaboration with the local environmental protection association, Sentinelle Nature Alsace. The insect houses were placed on two newly planted flower meadows at the mill entrance, allowing the insects to easily access food from the flowers. Find out more about how we protect nature in our Sustainability Report 2024 https://ow.ly/bXBv50SAkCM

Ever wondered how recyclable your fibre-based packaging actually is? 🤔 DS Smith's new Recyclability Evaluation Service (RES) is here to improve how primary and consumer packaging can contribute to a circular economy. Solutions from RES go beyond standard testing. Our capabilities include comprehensive consultations and specialised testing to meet your specific needs, ensuring your packaging aligns with the highest recyclability standards. Learn more about this innovative new offering: https://bit.ly/4c0NCaZ

Our Logistics team plans and manages hundreds of time-critical lorry movements across Europe every week! Our fleet ensure that our Paper arrives to our customers exactly when and where it is needed. 🚛 Learn more about our paper products here: https://ow.ly/ST4l50SJglf

In today’s world, the imperative for businesses to actively transition from fossil fuels and to find new ways of generating and consuming energy has never been more pronounced. We believe our commitment to reaching Net Zero is a strategic investment in the long-term future of our business. Making progress towards our ambitious climate targets helps to strengthen our commitment to delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society. Read about our commitments in our Net Zero Transition Plan: https://ow.ly/FWwT50SAiIw

We have been working with biotechnology businesses to explore alternative fibres for paper and plastic, such as straw, hemp, seaweed and even cocoa shells. In an innovative pilot programme with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, we explored how the properties of straw and seaweed could potentially work as a packaging product in comparison to more traditional materials including recycled hardwood and softwood. Learn more about how we innovate in the Annual Report 2024 👉 https://ow.ly/rlEW50SztcQ

We prioritise creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and actively participating in our communities. The Leadership in Action programme for senior managers was implemented to exemplify safety leadership and provide training for front-line managers to take ownership of their teams’ safety. Clear roles were given to employees, processes were streamlined, and user-friendly support systems were introduced to enable active engagement and collaboration, ensuring a safer work environment. Within a year of implementing these measures, our packaging site in Ghimbav, Romania, had become one of our highest-performing, safest sites with 784 days without a Loss Time Accident at the end of 2023/24. Find out more about our work with people and communities in our Sustainability Report 2024. https://ow.ly/8m2050SAjGv

We are excited to announce our Horizons in PPWR webinar on July 31 at 10:00 BST / 11:00 CET / 12:00 EET. After the success of our Horizons in Innovation and R&D series, we are excited to continue this journey by focusing on the transformative impact of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). On July 31 we will host a webinar designed to cut through the noise and provide you with the essential insights and clarity needed to anticipate changes and stay competitive. Join us as we dive into crucial topics like packaging minimization, bans on specific packaging types, recyclability requirements, and mandatory reuse targets. Stay tuned as we will be announcing more webinars on this topic soon! https://ow.ly/L58N50SG5r8

We are thrilled to be recognised by Time Magazine as the highest-ranked packaging company on its list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, and one of only two UK-listed manufacturing companies. Time Magazine's exclusive list highlights companies that have made significant strides in prioritising sustainability and environmental responsibility. Read more: https://ow.ly/fhJv50SFZoI

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Catherine Duke, a member of the HR team at DS Smith, has been shortlisted for the ‘Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’ (CIPD) People Management Awards! 🌟 We’re rooting for Catherine as she prepares to present her innovative HR initiatives to the judges at CIPD this month. Let’s celebrate her achievements! 🙌🏼 #HRExcellence #CIPDAwards #DSSmith

Our Net Zero Transition Plan communicates the targets, actions and resources that we are deploying to enable the transformation to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and our science-based target for 2030. It sets out our response to climate change and highlighting key initiatives that are intended to contribute to an economy-wide transition. Read our Net Zero Transition Plan https://ow.ly/ha9950SAi9w