Mondi and Biedronka join forces to drive sustainable packaging
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- Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, and Biedronka have announced a strategic partnership to form a sustainable closed-loop programme
- The collaboration aims to contribute to the circular economy, reusing resources and reducing waste
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has launched a closed loop programme in partnership with Biedronka, Poland’s largest retail chain.
The closed-loop programme, which involves the supply, collection and reproduction of Mondi’s 100% recyclable corrugated packaging, is in line with EU regulatory developments such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Biedronka, a leader in the grocery trade, is committed to its sustainability roadmap and implementing best practises with its suppliers. The roadmap includes a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2026 (from a 2021 baseline) and a 10% reduction in plastic consumption by 2025 (from a 2018 baseline).
Creating a truly circular economy for corrugated packaging in the retail industry is a collective effort. Mondi is proud to partner with Biedronka to lead this transformative initiative. By working closely with our partners throughout the value chain, we are setting a new standard for sustainability that not only complies with EU regulations but also paves the way for scalable solutions across Europe. This partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation in sustainable practices.
Mateusz Buchowiecki, Key Account Manager in Mondi’s Corrugated Solutions team in Poland
"At Biedronka, sustainability is a key priority and our collaboration with Mondi marks a major milestone in our environmental journey. This closed-loop programme allows us to strategically adjust our use of virgin material and enhance our recycling efforts," says Agnieszka Koc, Sustainability and ESC Director, Biedronka.
The new partnership between Mondi and Biedronka addresses global environmental challenges by promoting zero waste and sustainability principles. In a joint webinar on 21 May, experts from both companies discussed the eco-design principles underpinning the programme, and how Biedronka suppliers can benefit from the partnership. The recording of the webinar (in Polish) can be accessed here.
Contact
Siobhan Plowman
Senior Content Manager, Corrugated Packaging
Mondi Group
siobhan.plowman@mondigroup.com
Katarzyna Grabarska
Senior Packaging Ecodesign Manager
Biedronka
About Mondi
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by producing products that are sustainable by design. We employ 22,000 people in more than 30 countries and operate an integrated business with expertise spanning the entire value chain, enabling us to offer our customers a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy, with our ambitious commitments to 2030 focused on circular driven solutions, created by empowered people, taking action on climate.
In 2023, Mondi had revenues of €7.3 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.2 billion. Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), where the Group is a FTSE100 constituent, and also has a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP).
About Biedronka
Jerónimo Martins Polska S.A. owns Biedronka - the largest retail chain in Poland, with shops in more than 1,300 towns and cities, which has been on the Polish market for 29 years. At the end of Q1 2024, it had 3596 outlets. The pillars of the company's strategy are carefully selected products of the highest quality, offered at everyday low prices, in 2022. Biedronka cooperated with almost 1,400 Polish suppliers, from which more than 93 percent of the products in the chain's offer were sourced. With over 80,000 employees, Jerónimo Martins Polska S.A. is the largest employer in Poland and the second-largest Polish company. The company is a strategic partner of the Responsible Business Forum.
