Business strategies to improve the environmental perfomances: life-cycle approaches and tools in Aptar Italia Michele Del Grosso 1-2 , Alberto Simboli 2 , Andrea Raggi 2 , Nando Cutarella 1 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, 5 th 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.
FA C T S & F I G U R E S Market focus through 3 business segments 54% Net sales 2016 $2.3 Billion 32% 14%
F A C T S & F I G U R E S Our customers
FACTS & FIGURES Our dispensing packaging solutions and services Aerosol Valves Metered Nasal Fragrance Lotion Dispensing & Actuators Dose Valves Pumps Pumps Dispensers Closures Sampling Custom Cosmetic Elastomeric Airless Systems Dose Counters Systems Decorations Pumps Flow Control & Precise Applicators & Indicators Silicone Tip Food Service Dry Blonded Aluminiumto- Lab & Analytical Elastomer Dispensing Dispensing Components Plastic ( BAP ) Services Powder Components Inhalers
THE PRODUCT SYSTEM EoL Reverse Logistic Alternate Materials Eco-Design LCA parameters Closed/Open loop strategy
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 First LCA on Sustainability Road 2000 dispenser GS/GSA 2012 - EPD (ISO 14025) of GS and GSA 2014 - LCA data quality and sensitivity assessment EnMS 2014 Landfill Free (ISO 50001) Certification 2015 Eco-Mobility Tool: environmental assessment of transport 2015 - Eco-Design Material Tool - LCA of full aerosol packaging 2016 - End of Life GS-GSA - Alternate Materials 2017 (PCR, PIR, Bio-plastics)
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: 2012 46 g CO 2 eq. (per single product) 1. Implementation of En.M.S. (ISO 50001); 2. Use of renewable energy; 3. New compressors (V.S.D. technology); - 13% 4. Reduction of compressed air used; 5. Pressure drop reduction (air leakages); 6. Inverter systems for hydraulic press; 2015 40 g CO 2 eq. 7. “Blankets” on the presses to reduce (per single product) heat exchange
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 CO 2 eq • Scenario B (intermodal): 11 kg CO 2 eq Total pallet shipped: 64 pallets CO 2 saving: 256 kg CO 2 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 End-of- Production Transport Use materials life 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 SCENARIO A SCENARIO B NOT DIFFERENTIATED DIFFERENTIATED Household Where is it Plastic waste stream disposed? waste stream Mechanical treatments (sorting, crushing, compacting, washing …) Waste to Landfill Incinerator Recycling Waste to Energy Recycling Landfill Incinerator Energy
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 CO.RE.PLA. - ITALY SCENARIO 40% 60% 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 CO 2 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 CO 2 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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