Meet your customers’ sustainability targets
Global challenges and consumer demand call for immediate climate actions and smart choices. Recent IPCC climate reports show that the time to act is now. There is more than a 50% chance that global warming will exceed 1.5 °C in the early 2030s.
Furthermore, consumer brands have set ambitious climate targets, and they are looking for tangible solutions to take positive action in a credible manner. Product packaging plays an important role here. Optimized product design is the starting point for more sustainable packaging.
As part of its holistic approach to sustainability, UPM Raflatac offers solutions that help customers and brand owners reach beyond their sustainability goals. One solution is their paper labeling options. Not only are UPM Raflatac’s paper label materials high performing and aesthetically appealing, but they also help brands meet their sustainability goals.
Make the Switch, Close the Loop
UPM Raflatac’s future-proof packaging solutions are helping the packaging industry to switch to more sustainable packaging alternatives and close the packaging material loop. One example is UPM Raflatac’s RAFNXT+. This range of paper label materials are thinner, lighter, and sourced from sustainably managed FSC™- certified forests. The range uses less raw materials, energy, and water, and generates less waste during its lifecycle as compared to standard labels.
Also, due to its smarter use and choice of natural resources, RAFNXT+ enables superior carbon performance compared to UPM Raflatac’s standard range. RAFNXT+ is also the world’s first label material verified by the Carbon Trust and CarbonNeutral® certified.
UPM Raflatac uses a science-based approach to quantify the positive impact you will make choosing RAFNXT+ label materials. The calculation model is verified by the Carbon Trust and is in accordance with international greenhouse gas accounting standard PAS2050.
The CarbonNeutral product certification is issued by Climate Impact Partners in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. This leading global framework provides a robust and pragmatic blueprint for carbon neutrality.
Every time you choose RAFNXT+, you reduce your carbon footprint. By choosing CarbonNeutral® certified RAFNXT+ options, you take the next step with immediate action to reduce climate impacts even further.
The products’ cradle-to-customer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are compensated in full through global projects that are verified to internationally recognized standards, such as the Gold Standard.
More sustainable without impacting performance
There is a common misconception that if a label is more sustainable, it will negatively impact the overall performance of the package. This is not the case with sustainable paper labeling options, specifically the ranges offered by UPM Raflatac.
Performance benefits when using sustainable paper labels include:
· Excellent print quality
· Optimal resistance to heat, humidity, or friction
· Enhanced durability and longevity
· Excellent adhesion
· Less waste
Labels for all your applications
Along with their RAFNXT+ range, UPM Raflatac offers a variety of sustainable paper labeling options. Other examples include their thermal paper labels made 100% recycled fibers, Renewal® Hemp, CarbonNeutral® Certified Direct Thermal Linerless Labels, and more. These solutions are available for a wide variety of applications, including:
· Retail
· Packaged food
· Transport
· Home and Personal Care
· Logistics
· Pharmaceuticals
Explore UPM Raflatac's full portfolio of sustainable labeling solutions. Request your free Sustainable Label Material Sample Book Here or visit www.upmraflatac.com.
