Business strategies to improve the

environmental perfomances: life-cycle

approaches and tools in Aptar ItaliaMichele Del Grosso1-2, Alberto Simboli2, Andrea Raggi2, Nando Cutarella1

1 Aptar Italia SpA – Sustainability Expert Europe, San Giovanni Teatino, Chieti, Italy2 University “G. d’Annunzio”, Department of Economic Studies, Pescara, Italy

MICHELE DEL GROSSOmichele.delgrosso@aptar.com

Luxembourg – September, 5th 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.

Market focus through 3 business segments

54%

32%

14%

Net sales 2016

$2.3 Billion

F A C T S & F I G U R E S

Our customers

F A C T S & F I G U R E S

Our dispensing packaging solutions and services

FACTS & FIGURES

Aerosol Valves& Actuators

MeteredDose Valves

NasalPumps

FragrancePumps

LotionDispensers

DispensingClosures

SamplingSystems

CustomDecorations

CosmeticPumps

ElastomericFlow Control

Airless Systems& Precise Applicators

Dose Counters& Indicators

Silicone TipDispensing

Blonded Aluminiumto-

Plastic (BAP)

Food Service

Dispensing ComponentsLab & Analytical

ServicesDry

PowderInhalers

ElastomerComponents

THE PRODUCT SYSTEM

AlternateMaterials

Eco-Design

Closed/Open loop strategy

Reverse Logistic

EoL

LCAparameters

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

2014

First LCA on

dispenser GS/GSA

- EPD (ISO 14025) of GS and GSA

- LCA data quality and sensitivity assessment

Sustainability Road2000

Landfill Free

Certification

2015

2016

Eco-Mobility Tool:

environmental assessment of transport

- Eco-Design Material Tool

- LCA of full aerosol packaging

2017

- End of Life GS-GSA

- Alternate Materials

(PCR, PIR, Bio-plastics)

2015

EnMS

(ISO 50001)2014

2012

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:

1. Implementation of En.M.S. (ISO 50001);

2. Use of renewable energy;

3. New compressors (V.S.D. technology);

4. Reduction of compressed air used;

5. Pressure drop reduction (air leakages);

6. Inverter systems for hydraulic press;

7. “Blankets” on the presses to reduce

heat exchange

2012 46 g CO2 eq.(per single product)

2015 40 g CO2 eq.(per single product)

- 13%

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD) OF GS AND GSA

EN E RGY MAN AGEMENT SYSTEM : I SO 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 CO2 eq• Scenario B (intermodal): 11 kg CO2 eq

Total pallet shipped: 64 palletsCO2 saving: 256 kg CO2 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 materials

Production TransportEnd-of-

lifeUse

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

Householdwaste stream

Landfill Incinerator Waste to Energy

Recycling

Mechanical treatments(sorting, crushing, compacting, washing…)

Plastic waste streamWhere is itdisposed?

SCENARIO ANOT DIFFERENTIATED

SCENARIO BDIFFERENTIATED

Landfill IncineratorWaste to Energy

Recycling

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

60% 40%

CO.RE.PLA. - ITALY SCENARIO

Recycling

Waste toEnergy

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 CO2 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 CO2 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.

Thank you