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Business strategies to improve the environmental perfomances: life-cycle approaches and tools in Aptar Italia

Michele Del Grosso1-2, Alberto Simboli2, Andrea Raggi2, Nando Cutarella1

1 Aptar Italia SpA – Sustainability Expert Europe, San Giovanni Teatino, Chieti, Italy 2 University “G. d’Annunzio”, Department of Economic Studies, Pescara, Italy

MICHELE DEL GROSSO

michele.delgrosso@aptar.com

Luxembourg – September, 5th 2017

I N T R O D U C T I O N

• This study presents and discusses the implementation of

life-cycle based approaches and tools during the last years by a leading company in the dispensing solutions for Beauty + Home, Food + Beverage and Pharma products.

• The longitudinal study conducted highlights the main

benefits achieved, the critical issues faced and the future developments of Aptar strategy.

• This study has been developed within the “Industrial-

PhD program in Business, Institutions, Markets” of the Department of Economic Studies (G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara).

M E T H O D S

• This study was largely based on data and internal

documentation provided by Aptar Italia SpA (hereinafter named Aptar) and analyses the actions undertaken in the production sites located in the Abruzzo region, Italy, during the years 2010-2016. Next steps will include an extension of analysis to other Aptar facilities throughout different segments (B+H, F+B, Pharma) and regions.

• For the various actions depicted, reference is made to

internationally-recognised standards, as well as internally developed procedures and indicators.

• Some data and information considered confidential have

been omitted or described in general terms.

Market focus through 3 business segments

54% 32% 14%

Net sales 2016

$2.3 Billion FA C T S & F I G U R E S

Our customers

F A C T S & F I G U R E S

Our dispensing packaging solutions and services

FACTS & FIGURES

Aerosol Valves & Actuators Metered Dose Valves Nasal Pumps Fragrance Pumps Lotion Dispensers Dispensing Closures Sampling Systems Custom Decorations Cosmetic Pumps Elastomeric Flow Control Airless Systems & Precise Applicators Dose Counters & Indicators Silicone Tip Dispensing Blonded Aluminiumto- Plastic (BAP) Food Service Dispensing Components Lab & Analytical Services Dry Powder Inhalers Elastomer Components

THE PRODUCT SYSTEM

Alternate Materials Eco-Design Closed/Open loop strategy Reverse Logistic EoL

LCA parameters

S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y R O A D M A P : A P T A R I T A L I A

2014 First LCA on dispenser GS/GSA

• EPD (ISO 14025) of GS and GSA
• LCA data quality and sensitivity assessment

Sustainability Road

2000 Landfill Free Certification 2015 2016 Eco-Mobility Tool: environmental assessment of transport

• Eco-Design Material Tool
• LCA of full aerosol packaging

2017

• End of Life GS-GSA
• Alternate Materials

(PCR, PIR, Bio-plastics) 2015 EnMS (ISO 50001) 2014 2012

P R O D U C T L C A : f r o m c r a d l e t o g a t e The most important actions completed:

• 1. Implementation of En.M.S. (ISO 50001);
• 2. Use of renewable energy;
• 3. New compressors (V.S.D. technology);
• 4. Reduction of compressed air used;
• 5. Pressure drop reduction (air leakages);
• 6. Inverter systems for hydraulic press;
• 7. “Blankets” on the presses to reduce

heat exchange

2012

46 g CO2 eq.

(per single product)

2015

40 g CO2 eq.

(per single product)

• 13%

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD) OF GS AND GSA

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: ISO 50001:2011

13 Facilities certified - 16 European sites purchases “Green Energy”

MES Energy: Energy Monitoring Tool

ECO MOBILITY TOOL: CASE STUDY WITH CUSTOMER

Type of transport:

• by road (Truck 32 t – EUR 5) – 580 km
• by rail (Cargo train – electric) – 1,711 km

GHG emissions impact for single pallet:

• Scenario A (only truck): 15 kg CO2 eq
• Scenario B (intermodal): 11 kg CO2 eq

Total pallet shipped: 64 pallets CO2 saving: 256 kg CO2 eq. (-27%)

E C O D E S I G N M A T E R I A L T O O L

• ‘Eco-Design’ means the integration of environmental aspects into

product design with the aim of improving the environmental performance of the product throughout its whole life cycle [Eco-design Directive]

• Design determines impacts throughout the entire life cycle of a product

Design phase

Raw materials Production Transport End-of- life Use

From cradle to gate From cradle to grave

E C O D E S I G N M A T E R I A L T O O L

The tool presents an user- friendly interface with an evaluation of environmental performance of products AREAS OF PROTECTION INCLUDED: Human Health Ecosystem Diversity Resources Availability

E N D O F L I F E S T U D Y F O R G S A N D G S A

Household waste stream

Landfill Incinerator Waste to Energy Recycling Mechanical treatments (sorting, crushing, compacting, washing…)

Plastic waste stream

Where is it disposed?

SCENARIO A NOT DIFFERENTIATED SCENARIO B DIFFERENTIATED

Landfill Incinerator Waste to Energy Recycling

E N D O F L I F E S T U D Y F O R G S A N D G S A

60% 40%

CO.RE.PLA. - ITALY SCENARIO

Recycling Waste to Energy

D I S C U S S I O N S A N D C O N C L U S I O N S

The actions here depicted allowed Aptar Italia to achieve considerable results:

• more than 8,000 tonnes of waste (as plastics, pallets and boxes) reused

internally;

• just 2% of the total waste produced in their plants landfilled;
• more than 10,700 tonnes of CO2 eq. have been saved thanks to the use of

“green energy”;

• the GS carbon footprint baseline improved by 13%;
• intermodal transportation agreements saved more than 20% of CO2 eq.

emissions One of the principal strategic levers, on which the sustainability strategy is based, is the customers’ awareness/perception of the value of sustainability These actions have enabled Aptar Italia to become a forerunner for the entire group.

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