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Duni Group Puts Sustainability in Focus – An Award-Winning Range Without Added PFAS Paves the Way for the Future of Packaging

Duni Group Puts Sustainability in Focus – An Award-Winning Range Without Added PFAS Paves the Way for the Future of Packaging

Duni Group continues to drive change in the packaging industry. The company was recently awarded the "Product of the Year" prize by distributor Norgesgruppen for its innovative range without added PFAS, which had previously also been recognized globally with a WorldStar Packaging Award. This acknowledgment reinforces Duni Group’s role as a leading player in sustainable packaging solutions.

Duni Group's Bio Dunisoft® Becomes the World's First Nordic Swan Ecolabelled Airlaid Napkin

Duni Group's Bio Dunisoft® Becomes the World's First Nordic Swan Ecolabelled Airlaid Napkin

Duni Group proudly announces that Bio Dunisoft® has received the prestigious Nordic Swan Ecolabel, making it the world’s first Airlaid napkin to achieve this certification. This milestone represents a significant step forward in Duni Group’s long-term sustainability goals, which include transitioning to fossil-free materials and achieving its approved Science Based Targets.

Duni Group Celebrates 15 Years of FSC Certification

Duni Group Celebrates 15 Years of FSC Certification

This year, Duni Group marks 15 years of being FSC® certified, a significant milestone for a company deeply committed to sustainability and responsible forestry. The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) is a global standard ensuring that forest products originate from sustainably managed forests. For Duni Group, this certification has become a crucial part of its sustainability strategy.

Safety and Sustainability Lead the Way as Duni Unveils Stylish LED Products for Fall

Safety and Sustainability Lead the Way as Duni Unveils Stylish LED Products for Fall

Duni is proud to announce its new fall collection, featuring innovative LED lighting solutions. The collection includes two new color options for the popular Zelda and Nour LED table lamps, along with a wide range of LED candles in various colors, all controllable via remote. This fall collection combines sustainability with elegant design.

  Duni Group Wins Bronze Medal at the British Environmental Packaging Awards

Duni Group Wins Bronze Medal at the British Environmental Packaging Awards

At yesterday's Environmental Packaging Awards ceremony, Duni Group won the bronze medal in the Food Service/Food-on-the-Go category for its full fiber packaging range (Bagasse), marketed under the Duni brand. Duni Group was also one of two finalists in the Soft Drinks category with its Breeze cups.

A year of sustainability progress

A year of sustainability progress

2023 was a year of sustainability progress across Duni Group. Various initiatives brought the Group closer to the net zero goal, towards a fossil-free future. The Annual and Sustainability report for 2023 is now available online.

Duni Group Retains EcoVadis Gold Ranking and Improves its Performance

Duni Group Retains EcoVadis Gold Ranking and Improves its Performance

This year's EcoVadis results have recently been published, and once again, Duni Group has improved its performance for the fifth year in a row. With an increase of 4 points, from 73 to 77, the company maintains its gold ranking and solidifies its position among the top 2 % in the paper and paperboard industry – an improvement from last year's 3 %.

Duni Group enters a new collaboration with Notpla – launching innovative plastic-free packaging with seaweed coating for better sustainability performance

Duni Group enters a new collaboration with Notpla – launching innovative plastic-free packaging with seaweed coating for better sustainability performance

Founded in a common focus on sustainability and innovation, Duni Group and the British company Notpla enter into a new collaboration. As a first step of the collaboration, Duni Group is launching a new plastic-free food packaging with a unique algae coating, developed by Notpla, which offers both functionality and improved environmental performance.

Kairit Kuusik, climate specialist, Duni Group.

3 questions about science-based targets

Duni Group’s science-based targets (SBTs) have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTs are greenhouse gas reduction goals that businesses can voluntarily set. They are science-based because they're aligned with the Paris agreement.

Duni Group's science-based targets approved

Duni Group's science-based targets approved

Duni Group's science-based targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Setting science-based targets ensures the work towards further reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. This is an important step towards the goal of reaching net-zero across the value chain by 2050.

Tomasz Doweyko, Head of Product Development

Phasing out of plastic continues

EU legislation sets out requirements for phasing out plastic within certain groups of single-use products. The BioPak business area is well advanced with sustainable alternatives. During the year, for example, the Duniform® concept has become increasingly based on renewable raw materials.

Hanna Banica, Marketing Director, Business Area Duni.

We are moving towards a more sustainable and relevant product range

The Duni business area has taken several important steps towards a more sustainable product portfolio during the year. At the same time, it is important that we keep inspiring customers with design and colors, and that we deliver in accordance with our brand promise of Sustainable Goodfoodmood®.

Sustainability Director Erik Lindroth gives us an insight into how Duni Group works with sustainability.

Different sustainable solutions for different occasions

We can clearly see how the focus on sustainability issues is increasing everywhere in society. This has a major impact on how the Group conducts its business.
Despite the strong focus on economic instability and the energy crisis in 2022, sustainability was still an important ingredient. There is an increasing realization that it is not possible to build strong, resilient and durable societies

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