Revelando el PPWR: qué significan las Sustancias de Preocupación para su mercado
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.
Desembalaje del PPWR
The PPWR is not just another regulatory directive, it is a legally binding framework across all EU member states, designed to reduce packaging waste, increase recyclability, promote reuse, mandate recycled content (PCR), and harmonise packaging standards across the European market. The regulation entered into force on 11 February 2025, with many obligations taking effect from […]
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.
Desembalaje del PPWR
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.
Circularidad 101: una miniserie de aprendizaje digital
La circularidad es esencial para ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestros Objetivos de Sostenibilidad para 2030. Desempeña un papel importante en la forma en que vivimos nuestra vida diaria, protegemos el planeta Tierra al reducir los desechos y las emisiones y prolongamos nuestro futuro para las próximas generaciones.
Greif Announces Start of its First Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA)
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.
La acción de Greif Colombia refuerza los pilares para Crear Comunidades Prósperas y Proteger Nuestro Futuro
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 […]
Las nuevas carretillas elevadoras impulsan ahorros de costes sostenibles
Los beneficios en términos de sostenibilidad y costos de cambiar las carretillas elevadoras que funcionan con gas LP a baterías de litio en Centerville, Iowa, han sido sustanciales.