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Sustainability
at IWK – Responsibility in every movement

For IWK, smart engineering means: resource-saving development, efficient production and long-term thinking – for packaging solutions that create the future.

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Focus on responsibility

Think sustainably. Act sustainably.
Sustainable packaging.

At IWK, sustainability is not an addition, but part of our self-image. As an international manufacturer of packaging systems, we bear responsibility – for our customers, our employees and the environment. We understand sustainability holistically: ecologically, economically and socially.

OUR GOAL
Making packaging processes more resource-efficient with every project – through intelligent designs, durable machines and energy-efficient technologies.

Sustainability with a system – 

Our fields of action

Sustainability at IWK is evident in all areas of the company, with three focus topics:

EcoVadis Bronze Seal 2025 for sustainability assessment.
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Sustainability that is measurable.

IWK is part of the ATS Corporation, which pursues globally consistent ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards. In 2024, IWK was awarded the EcoVadis Bronze certificate for the first time – a testament to our commitment to the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Our main focuses:

  • Energy-efficient drive systems & resource-saving materials
  • Sustainable Supply Chain (ATS Code of Conduct)
  • Further development in the EcoVadis rating
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Sustainability with impact

Successes that are measurable

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

-21% power consumption thanks to recuperation in the new generation of cartoners

Material savings

Material savings

-15% in machine components through design optimization

Recycled content

Recycled content

92% of production waste is recycled

CO₂ reduction

CO₂ reduction

22% Scope 2 emissions (2021-2024)

Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement

Annual ESG training

Frequently Asked Questions

Every new machine is tested for energy efficiency, material consumption and life cycle costs – sustainability is a central design criterion.

Yes, it is part of our corporate strategy and is aligned with ATS Corporation’s ESG goals.

Through regular audits, EcoVadis assessments and internal key figures on energy, materials and emissions.

pacblue is our systematic development process for sustainable packaging solutions – from the idea to series production.

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Michael Berz
Director Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
mberz@iwk.de

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