At Berlin Packaging, we're leading the future of sustainable packaging.
$2.9 Billion In net revenue
100%
Renewable energy credits purchased, covering our entire electricity use in our Americas region
LEED Gold
Achieved sustainable building certification for our EMEA Headquarters in Milan, Italy
13+ Major product markets served 100+ Locations across 4 continents
30+
Brands empowered to launch sustainable packaging solutions
6%
21%
Scope 1 emissions reduced globally*
70+
Life-cycle assessments conducted to help brands measure their packaging environmental footprint
Scope 2 emissions reduced globally* >90% of waste diverted at our Napa Valley warehouse, preventing 6k tons of waste from going to landfill
15+
Packaging awards won, including those highlighting our sustainability work
Sustainability Goals & Progress
View our full sustainability goals and progress in our report
Innovation & Circularity
Berlin Packaging's Goals
Unpack sustainability potential through industryleading products and services
Progress to Date
Enabled 30+ brands to transition to sustainable packaging solutions
Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization
Berlin Packaging's Goals
Accelerate climate progress across our company, supply chain, and industry
Progress to Date
Reduced our carbon emissions by 27% and purchased renewable energy credits to offset electricity use
Responsible Supply Chain Management
Berlin Packaging's Goals
Advance responsible and sustainable sourcing across the entire value chain
Progress to Date
Reduced our carbon emissions by 27% and purchased renewable energy credits to offset electricity use
Waste Reduction
Berlin Packaging's Goals
Reduce waste across our operations and divert from landfill as much as possible
Progress to Date
Piloted waste reduction initiatives at our warehouses
Biodiversity & Community Engagement
Berlin Packaging's Goals
Engage our network to promote community and environmental health
Progress to Date
Partnered with local organizations to hold volunteer initiatives
Planet & Environment
Circularity
• Recyclability
• Recycled content
• Strategic sourcing and stock solutions
• Material innovation and discovery
Optimization
• Lightweighting
• Packaging and product efficiency
• Value analysis / Value engineering
• Local manufacturing
Consumer & Market Insights
We track the latest sustainability insights, product trends, packaging innovations, and market dynamics.
Sustainable Stock Solutions
We optimize our supply chain, sourcing stock solutions from our global network of 1,000+ suppliers.
Quantitative Assessments
We measure your packaging footprint and assess strategies to reduce environmental impact.
Reuse & Refill
• In-house, on-the-go and in-store refill systems
• Reuse & refill system design and implementation
Planet & Environment
Environmental Services
• Industry-leading sustainability services, all of which can be found below
Sustainability Roadmapping
We help define your corporate sustainability strategy and build comprehensive circularity roadmaps.
Communication Strategies
We craft compelling communication strategies backed by verified, fact-based, and quantifiable claims.
Custom Design & Innovation
Our award-winning design and innovation teams develop custom packaging solutions optimizing sustainability, brand impact, and performance.
Unpacking Sustainability Impact
Unless otherwise noted, all data, including material-based claims, are based on in-house data and life-cycle assessments.
Curie
We partnered with the brand to create custom deodorant packaging made with 100% PCR plastic
This reduced virgin plastic use while supporting the brand’s goal of achieving 100% PCR across their product portfolio.
Ivy Hair Care
Our Studio One Eleven team integrated PCR plastic into the hair care company’s product packaging. This packaging update aligned with the brand’s sustainability ethos: all products are vegan, and they offer a packaging return program for their customers.
Planet & Environment
Turtle Wax
Our Studio One Eleven team designed custom “vortex” bottle packaging with 30% PCR plastic, saving 116,000+ lbs of virgin resin annually and exceeding state minimum PCR regulations. Lightweighting the bottles by 20% overall further reduced resin use and saves 62,000 lbs of plastic yearly.
Planet & Environment
Helium Mixology
We designed Helium Mixology, a bottle that combines sophistication with sustainability. This recyclable bottle is made with lightweight, half-flint glass with up to 75% recycled content. We developed the bottle to achieve a lower carbon footprint than comparable glass bottles, and we offset remaining emissions through ClimatePartner’s certified carbon offset programs.
We collaborated with ClimatePartner1 to measure the bottle’s carbon footprint. By achieving the ClimatePartner certification for this bottle, we verified its reduced carbon impact. We also supported a combined project that helps mitigate carbon emissions and supports international ocean protection through Plastic Bank, an organization empowering recycling efforts in coastal areas.
Helium Mixology’s design underscores our dedication to responsible sourcing and manufacturing practices. Its simple round shape allows for a wide range of customization via embossing and decoration, and it’s compatible with a variety of closures from the traditional bartop to the recyclable Vinolok.
Planet & Environment
Argotier
Argotier, a French brand of organic, local, and ready-to-drink cocktails, sought packaging that aligned with their sustainability values. The company prioritizes sustainability at every level of product development.
Argotier chose to use Helium Mixology, our ClimatePartner-certified bottle. The brand appreciated the unique light green color of the bottle, which was achieved thanks to the significant use of recycled glass content—up to 75%.
To complement the bottle, Argotier used a durable closure and created a plant-based label that uses 95% sugarcane fibers and 5% hemp and flax fibers.
The printing paper is white, matte, uncoated, moisture-proof, and includes anti-cryptogamic properties (anti-mold treatment). The adhesive used for the label is water-soluble.
1 ClimatePartner, is a leading German company in carbon accounting services since 2006. It includes the support throughout a holistic climate action strategy, including the calculation of Corporate and Products Carbon Footprint, identifying high level reduction potential and offsetting unabated emissions through the support of high quality, certified carbon compensation projects.
Planet & Environment
DevaCurl
We partnered with DevaCurl, a hair care brand, to integrate 50% ocean-bound recycled HDPE in their bottles and 100% PCR plastic in the bottle caps. The packaging update supported the brand's sustainability mission to integrate more recycled content into their packaging. This custom design was created by Studio One Eleven, our in-house design and innovation division.
Kenra Professional
For Kenra Professional’s Sugar Beach line, the Studio team created sleek bottles made with 100% ocean-bound recycled plastic. Increasing PCR content helps reduce virgin material use and support the brand's goal of helping to reduce ocean plastic pollution. This was custom-designed by Studio One Eleven, our in-house design and innovation division.
Planet & Environment
Fig.1
In addition to great products, this skincare company embedded reuse and refill into their core brand philosophy. We created refillable skin care product packaging for Fig.1’s entire product line—from oil cleansers and toners to treatments and creams. The collection uses our Airglass collection, leveraging airless technology to protect active ingredient efficacy and optimize product use. Consumers can easily reuse their glass bottle, pump, and cap, and purchase refillable cartridges
Ninu Perfume
A 2022 Pentawards Gold award winner, Ninu blends technology and sustainability together in one fragrance bottle. With Ninu, consumers can create tailored fragrances on demand by mixing and matching scents via their smartphone. The reusable glass bottle holds three refillable cartridges containing complementary fragrance bases, and the precise blending system creates various scent combinations.
Airglass Refill Collection
We designed Airglass as a refillable packaging collection tailored for beauty and skincare products. Airglass is recyclable, refillable, and easily customized to brand packaging needs. Every product harnesses airless technology to minimize product waste, protect against external contaminants, and maintain ingredient efficacy. With Airglass, consumers can refill their favorite products with ease.
Planet & Environment
Amika
We partnered with Amika, a hair care brand and certified B Corp, to transition to PCR and refillable packaging. We revamped their shampoo and conditioner bottles to include 90% PCR plastic, reducing virgin material use and promoting a closed loop.
We designed custom reusable bottles made with impact-resistant, BPA-free, and EA-free Eastman Tritan™ plastic. Compared to using two PCR bottles in a year, using these refillable bottles reduces packaging carbon footprint by 69%.1
1 These measurements were generated by the company, Amika, through a third-party platform and life-cycle assessment.
Planet & Environment
Babo Botanicals
We helped Babo Botanicals, a personal care brand and certified B Corp, introduce new hair care and body care bottles made with 100% PCR plastic, excluding the pump and label.
We then launched shampoo and wash refill pouches made of 30% PCR plastic. The pouches use 80% less plastic than two of the brand’s PCR bottles. All new packaging includes a How2Recycle label, and the packaging update supports the brand’s goal of reducing their virgin plastic use by 75% by 2025.
Planet & Environment
Branch Basics
We collaborated with Branch Basics to create custom refillable glass packaging featuring a sleek, simple, and premium aesthetic. Our design prioritized superior user experience, ensuring functionality meets elegance. We offered sustainability marketing services to enhance brand marketing and consumer engagement initiatives.
The result was award-winning designs recognized by leading design organizations, including the 2023 NACD Gold Award and the 2022 Pentawards Bronze Award.
Planet & Environment
Morton Salt
We partnered with Morton Salt to craft custom refillable glass salt and pepper bottles that exude a premium look and feel. Our emphasis on ergonomic design ensures an elevated user experience, seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetics. The adjustable grinder, adds a layer of flexibility and versatility tailored to the preferences of both home chefs and diners.
We partner with organizations championing sustainability, collectively strengthening and advancing the business case for sustainable packaging.
