Environment
The vast majority of Duni's products can be recycled through combustion or composting.
Environmental issues constitute an integral and natural part of Duni's business operations and are high on the agenda. Duni's environmental program, "Our Green Challenge", covers several important measures which make Duni a leading company within the industry in the environmental field.
The aim of the environmental work is to reduce the impact on the environment from Duni's operations and products. During Duni's 60-year history, the Group's environmental work has developed from being focused primarily on compliance with governing legislation to the systematic improvement work of the past few decades. The environmental strategy which was introduced in 2008 has further turned up the intensity in the environmental work. During 2009, an environmental manager for the entire Group was recruited in order to strengthen the work.
"Our Green Challenge" covers development and information concerning products, efficient and controlled production, as well as knowledge and communication from an environmental perspective. Duni is constantly working to offer a strong range of environmentally friendly products, at the same time as there are clear production targets concerning energy use, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and handling of waste.
Within the scope of "Our Green Challenge", by 2012 energy consumption is to be reduced by a further 15% as compared to 2008. Duni's net emissions of greenhouse gases are to be reduced by 25% in the production of Duni's products and by 15% for transportation.
Duni will publish an annual environmental report, a "Green Book", in which different stakeholders will be able to monitor Duni's progress within the environmental area. The first report will be published in the spring of 2010.
Renewable material and environmentally labeled products
Duni's work to reduce the impact on the environment is focused on being able to offer several renewable and recyclable products, as well as environmental labeling through trustworthy systems for communication to the customers.
Already today, approximately 70% of Duni's products are produced using renewable materials – primarily cellulose. According to the results from general comparisons of different materials from a life cycle perspective, when based on responsible forest management and modern production, paper constitutes a sound choice with a relatively low environmental impact.
In 2009, Duni took a strong stand in favor of sustainable forest management by becoming certified in accordance with the criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The objective is that 95% of all tissue products will be certified by 2012; already today, more than 90% of all Duni's table covers and napkins meet the requirements for FSC labeling.
The Duni ecoechoTM range for serving products and food packaging is specifically adapted based on environmental requirements. It comprises new materials derived, for example, from agricultural byproducts and recycled materials or compostable materials, which provides for an efficient use of resources.
In 2009, Duni also introduced a range of candles bearing the Svanen label in which, among other things, paraffin has been replaced by renewable stearine. Duni is a leading supplier of Svanen-labeled candles to the hotel and restaurant industry. For some time, Duni has also had a wide range of Svanen-labeled napkins.
Duni's product range typically consists of recyclable materials. Local systems for sorting and practical conditions in conjunction with use mean, however, that recycling through combustion for generating electricity and heat is often the most natural choice. Most of Duni's napkins are biologically degradable and can be composted in industrial facilities.
The large portion of Duni's product range which is made of renewable materials from, for example, sustainable forest sources, does not contribute to global warming in conjunction with combustion.
Biofuel boiler in Skåpafors
A new biofuel boiler is under production at the paper mill in Skåpafors and is expected to be taken in use during 2010. The new boiler will mean both lower and more predictable energy costs and a reduction in the use of fossil fuels. The boiler will be fired primarily using forestry waste and waste products from the mill's own production, which will replace much of the current electricity and oil. This will contribute also to achieving Duni's objective of reducing the quantity of waste generated by production.
Control and follow-up
Certified environmental management systems are Duni's tool for ensuring compliance with environmental legislation at the production units. All production units are environmentally certified in accordance with ISO 14001. Duni also complies with stringent requirements governing products which come into contact with foodstuffs; among other things, this determines the choice of production chemicals, colors, etc. Furthermore, Duni complies with the EU's chemical legislation, REACH, and imposes the same demands on its suppliers. The plant in Skåpafors is also participating in the Ministry of Energy's energy efficiency program (PFE) and is thereby certified in accordance with the Energy Management System SS 62 77 50.
Duni's ambitions, however, extend far beyond applicable regulations and legislation. The company is constantly endeavoring to advance its positions in the environmental area. In this context, interested, committed and knowledgeable employees are of enormous importance and Duni engages in systematic training work for employees within the environmental area.
The vast majority of Duni's products can be recycled through combustion or composting.
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