Unpacking PPWR: What Substances of Concern Mean for Your Market
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) remains an integral part of strategic discussions as we approach key implementation timelines.
This month in our Unpacking PPWR series, we focus on what Article 5 – Substances of Concern really means in practice, how requirements differ by market, and how Greif is already helping customers stay ahead of upcoming deadlines.
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System Investment in China Powers Growth
At Greif, sustainability is more than a corporate goal; it’s a commitment we make to our customers every day. That commitment took another critical step forward with the successful launch of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at our Huizhou facility in China.
Among more than 5,000 suppliers, Greif is awarded by Dow Latin America
On September 23, 2025, Greif had the honor of being recognized during the Productivity Day 2025, an event organized by Dow Latin America at its office in São Paulo, Brazil, dedicated to celebrating initiatives in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. With more than 5,000 active suppliers in the region, only five initiatives were highlighted — and […]
Introducing EcoBalance™ Low Carbon Emission Steel Drums
Greif Expands EcoBalance™ line with Low Carbon Emission Steel Drums in Collaboration with ArcelorMittal.
PPWR auspacken
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into force on 11 February 2025, with the application date set for August 12, 2026. This isn’t just another directive – it’s a unified, EU-wide framework meant to simplify rules and drive real change.
Zirkularität 101: Eine Miniserie zum digitalen Lernen
Die Kreislaufwirtschaft ist für uns von entscheidender Bedeutung, um unsere Nachhaltigkeitsziele für 2030 zu erreichen. Sie spielt eine wichtige Rolle in unserem täglichen Leben, schützt den Planeten Erde durch die Reduzierung von Abfall und Emissionen und verlängert unsere Zukunft für kommende Generationen.
Greif gibt den Start seines ersten virtuellen Stromabnahmevertrags (VPPA) bekannt
Greif is pleased to announce our first Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is up and running as of July 1, 2025, following the successful construction and activation of the associated solar farms in Castilla y Léon, Spain.
Greif Colombia’s Action Reinforces Pillars to Create Thriving Communities and Protect Our Future
On May 25, 2025, the team at Greif’s Bogotá plant carried out a meaningful social and environmental initiative in the municipality of Choachí, Cundinamarca. The goal was to bring together employees, their families, and the local community in a volunteer-driven activity focused on environmental awareness. The event included an ecological walk followed by the planting […]
Neue Gabelstapler sorgen für nachhaltige Kosteneinsparungen
Die Umstellung von Gabelstaplern mit Flüssiggas auf Lithiumbatterien in Centerville, Iowa, hat erhebliche Vorteile in puncto Nachhaltigkeit und Kosten mit sich gebracht.
Greif veröffentlicht 16. jährlichen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht
Der Bericht unterstreicht die Fortschritte des Unternehmens bei seinem menschen- und kundenorientierten Ansatz und zeigt das außergewöhnliche Engagement der Mitarbeiter, die Ergebnisse des Zero-Harm-Sicherheitsprogramms sowie die Fähigkeit, Kunden innovative, nachhaltige Lösungen zu bieten, die den sich wandelnden Bedürfnissen gerecht werden.