Our technology expertise enables us to create papers from renewable sources that perform excellently and are recyclable and/or compostable. This approach provides fiber-based alternatives with an optimized product lifespan.
responsible product design
Committed to sustainability, we focus on delivering products and solutions that help our customers meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Every aspect of our product development is guided by the principles of design for the circular economy. Many of our specialty papers are leading the way with outstanding key attributes such as renewability, recyclability and compostability.
goal
performance
100% of our new product developments will meet at least one of our sustainability framework criteria by 2030.
In 2024, 84% of our new product developments fulfilled at least one of our sustainability framework criteria.
framework of responsible product design
In our product development, we take a precautionary approach to minimize impacts, integrating sustainability from raw material selection to production, processing by our customers and end-of-life considerations.
DESIGNED FOR CIRCULARITY
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
All raw materials are sourced responsibly with fibers, chemicals and other raw materials being certified and/or approved by legislation. Furthermore, we only procure from suppliers that endorse our high standards of societal and environmental responsibility.
OPTIMIZED CONVERTING
Our product design considers in-house processes and subsequent processability. We thoroughly understand the ideal mix of ingredients, paper production, coating and finishing. With perfect balance, our paper performs excellently, minimizing resource use, materials, colors or coatings at the converting facility.
EFFICIENT PRODUCTION
During our manufacturing processes, we steadily optimize the use of resources, such as energy, heat, water and raw materials. We invest in energy conservation and renewable energy, which will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions from our operations.
scaling up with R&D
Our customers can rely on skilled R&D teams, state-of-the-art R&D equipment and partnerships to drive sustainable and innovative specialty paper solutions. We have R&D departments at each of our sites. Our fully equipped laboratories, rapid prototyping and pilot lines enable us to conduct fast and effective trials during test phases. At our site in Wattens (Austria), we have a state-of-the-art R&D center for tobacco solutions. At our site in Traun (Austria), we have partnered with R&D expert delsci to develop sustainable barrier papers for both food and non-food applications.
In addition, we've built a strong network of external R&D partners, laboratories, universities and research facilities. This has helped us to scale innovation over the years. We also participate in various industry associations, multi-stakeholder organizations and non-profit initiatives to support our customers, retailers and brand owners in driving positive change.
legislation & regulatory
At delfort, a team of regulatory experts monitors the rapidly changing environment, anticipates changes and communicates regularly with product management to ensure that our solutions are in strict compliance with regulations and applicable laws.
- Our sites are certified according to international standards such as ISO.
- Our products comply with regulations from the German Advisory Body BfR (Bundesinstitut fur Risikobewertung), FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration),
- and the EU TPD (European Union Tobacco Products Directive) regulations where applicable.
- Additionally, our products undergo assessment by independent testing institutes for recyclability, compostability, food safety and more.
Detailed information is available upon request.
our actions in 2024
We are leading the paper revolution by creating specialty papers that are lightweight, functional and sustainable. These powerful core principles drive us to develop high-performance
products, innovate new technologies and collaborate with a diverse network of stakeholders to
shape a better future. Our expanding product portfolio creates value for both people and the
planet.
