Sustainability

Sustainability
Much more than a buzzword, we’re trying to do sustainability for real, both in the way we work and the products we make. We know there’s a lot more to do, both on a business and industry level, but we’re also pleased to share what’s working so far.

Drive change by our actions and inspire others to contribute to a sustainable future

Why?

For us sustainability means taking care of people inside and outside the business, creating conscious materials and protecting the natural environment we depend on to make them. We’re making choices that will help to sustain these important elements so we can continue to serve our customers long into the future.

How?

We know sustainability isn’t something that we achieve, it’s a whole new way of working and thinking. That means it runs throughout the whole business, engaging every department and each individual in some way or another. We encourage everyone to contribute their ideas, big or small.

To work efficiently, we’re grouped into teams with particular focus areas of expertise and each group identifies their top focus and opportunities for improvement.

Sustainability - Materials

Developing our product portfolio. Researching new raw materials.

Sustainability - Operations

Production. Packaging. Energy Efficiency. Water. Waste. Lean

Sustainability Journey - Business Travel

Travel policy. Time management.

Sustainability Journey - Go Virtual

Online meetings. Customer portals. Webinars & events.

Sustainability Journey - Our Workplace

Consumables. Waste. Energy usage (non-production). Safe & happy place to work.

Sustainability - Educate & Inform

Sharing insights and training for internal & external teams.

What?

We know there’s a lot of work to do, both on a business and industry level, but we’re also pleased to share what we’ve done so far. Our teams work hard to make sure we walk the talk. See examples below…

Sustainability Objectives + Goals

HEXPOL TPE - Sustainability Targets

HEXPOL has implemented Group-wide objectives to reduce its environmental impact, create safe and secure workplaces, and be a good corporate citizen.

The work is conducted in a systematic way, and the objectives are linked to UN’s Agenda 2030 and the Global Sustainable Development Goals.

Read more about the outcome of these targets, including activities linked to Energy Efficiency, Climate Change and the Environmental Aspects of Polymer Materials, on our corporate pages. 

Download the Sustainability Report for in-depth insights

Resource Saving Materials

We’re part of a movement that’s re-thinking how we design, make, re-use and recycle plastic materials and products. As most conventional plastics are derived from oil, a diminishing resource, we’re offering a more sustainable approach. An LCA study is currently underway for our Biobased TPEs.

Dryflex Green TPEs - Soft Plastics From Plants

Soft plastics from plants…Dryflex Green are Biobased TPEs with raw materials from renewable sources

Lifocork Biocomposite Cork Compounds

Lifocork Biocomposites combine the feel of natural cork with the processability of plastics

Dryflex Circular TPEs - with Recycled Content

We’re turning waste into resource, by taking recycled polymers and incorporating them into our TPEs

Our sustainability Actions

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HEXPOL TPE Ltd Awarded Gold EcoVadis rating
Our UK site achieved gold status in the EcoVadis ratings. Putting us in the top three percent.
Mediprene Mass Balance TPE
We launched medical TPEs with bio-attributed content according to the mass balance principle.
HEXPOL TPE Ltd Awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation
Our UK site was awarded bronze Carbon Literate Organisation status by the Carbon Literacy Project.
Biobased TPV and TPV with Recycled Content
We've expanded our TPV portfolio to include Biobased and Recycled materials
HEXPOL TPE partner in Polestar 0 Project
We're partnering in the Polestar 0 Project to create a climate-neutral car by 2030
TPE materials containing Maritime Waste Recyclate
Launch of TPE containing Maritime Waste Recyclate
Carbon Literacy Training at HEXPOL TPE
Our Carbon Literacy training is accredited by The Carbon Literacy Project
HEXPOL TPE EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability
Our UK site received EcoVadis' Platinum Medal For Sustainability
Sustainability - Operations
Our site in Sweden receives the International Sustainability + Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS)
Sustainability - Materials
We launched the first TPE materials with Recycled Content for Automotive Interiors
Sustainability - Educate & Inform
We supported the international #BioplasticsWeek campaign with a series of videos
HEXPOL TPE Impact Report 2020
We published our Inaugural Impact Report
Sustainability Journey - Business Travel
For travel that couldn't be avoided, our UK company planted trees in the local area to offset 32 tCO2e from business travel & commuting in 2020
Sustainability - Operations
Our UK company is certified ISO 45001 for Health & Safety Management
Sustainability - Operations
Our German company switched to 100% non-fossil energy
Sustainability - Operations
HEXPOL Group Supplier Sustainability Guidelines launched on a digital platform
Sustainability Journey - Business Travel
Company vehicle CO2 emissions cap lowered in UK and updated company car policy to favour hybrid & electric vehicles
Sustainability - Operations
UK site found an outlet for their production lump waste, diverting it from incineration
Sustainability Journey - Our Workplace
Electrical car charging posts for employees and visitors installed at the Sweden site
Sustainability - Educate & Inform
Myth busting - What’s the difference between Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics
Sustainability - Materials
Expansion of our range of Biobased TPEs - Dryflex Green
Sustainability Journey - Our Workplace
Our Sustainability Focus Groups are born
Sustainability Journey - Go Virtual
We're embracing virtual meetings & TEAMS working
Sustainability Journey - Business Travel
As part of our Greener K2019 where travel couldn't be avoided we offset 16,0000kg of CO2 (that's 54 flights from Oslo to New York)
Sustainability - Materials
Launched new range of TPEs containing recycled content - Dryflex Circular
Sustainability - Educate & Inform
Joined UK Circular Plastics Network
Sustainability - Operations
UK site switches to 100% renewable energy
Sustainability - Educate & Inform
Kirsty & Caitlin from our UK team joined BPF's Polymer Ambassador scheme
Logo: The Global Compact
HEXPOL Group signed UN Global Compact
Sustainability - Operations
Sweden site switches to 100% renewable energy
Sustainability - Educate & Inform
We joined the Nordic Bioplastics Association
Sustainability - Operations
German site initial certification date ISO 50001
Sustainability - Materials
Biobased TPE compounds launched - Dryflex Green
Sustainability - Operations
USA site initial certification date ISO 14001
Sustainability - Operations
German site initial certification date ISO 14001
Sustainability - Operations
China site initial certification date ISO 14001
Sustainability Journey - Our Workplace
UK site signed up to 'Operation Clean Sweep'
Sustainability - Operations
UK site initial certification date ISO 14001
Sustainability - Operations
Sweden site is the 1st EU TPE compounder to be awarded ISO 13485 accreditation
Sustainability - Materials
TPE compounds containing PCR launched (response to automotive ELV directive)
Sustainability - Operations
Sweden site initial certification date ISO 14001
Sustainability - Materials
Biocomposite cork compounds launched - Lifocork
Sustainability - Materials
We were among the 1st to produce TPEs in EU - Dryflex TPE is born
Sustainability - Materials
Soft PVC compounds from recycled praline blister packs

Our Sustainability contacts

Klas Dannas

Klas Dannäs

Sustainability Director, HEXPOL TPE

klas.dannas@hexpolTPE.com
+46 532 60 75 33
Torbjörn Brorson

Torbjörn Brorson, PhD

Director Sustainability Affairs

+46 40 25 46 60
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