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Business strategies to improve the
environmental perfomances: life-cycle
approaches and tools in Aptar ItaliaMichele Del Grosso1-2, Alberto Simboli2, Andrea Raggi2, Nando Cutarella1
1 Aptar Italia SpA – Sustainability Expert Europe, San Giovanni Teatino, Chieti, Italy2 University “G. d’Annunzio”, Department of Economic Studies, Pescara, Italy
MICHELE DEL [email protected]
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
F A 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
MeteredDose Valves
NasalPumps
FragrancePumps
LotionDispensers
DispensingClosures
SamplingSystems
CustomDecorations
CosmeticPumps
ElastomericFlow Control
Airless Systems& Precise Applicators
Dose Counters& Indicators
Silicone TipDispensing
Blonded Aluminiumto-
Plastic (BAP)
Food Service
Dispensing ComponentsLab & Analytical
ServicesDry
PowderInhalers
ElastomerComponents
THE PRODUCT SYSTEM
AlternateMaterials
Eco-Design
Closed/Open loop strategy
Reverse Logistic
EoL
LCAparameters
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 Road2000
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
EN E RGY MAN AGEMENT SYSTEM : I SO 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 palletsCO2 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 TransportEnd-of-
lifeUse
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
Householdwaste stream
Landfill Incinerator Waste to Energy
Recycling
Mechanical treatments(sorting, crushing, compacting, washing…)
Plastic waste streamWhere is itdisposed?
SCENARIO ANOT DIFFERENTIATED
SCENARIO BDIFFERENTIATED
Landfill IncineratorWaste 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 toEnergy
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.
Thank you