Mondi 2025 Integrated Report highlights sustainable packaging progress

Mondi has released its 2025 Integrated and Sustainable Development reporting suite, outlining financial performance, operational progress and sustainability milestones across its global packaging and paper operations.

The reports provide an overview of how the company is advancing its long-term strategy while expanding sustainable packaging solutions and improving environmental performance across its production network.

Mondi said the reporting package includes its Integrated Report 2025 and the Sustainable Development Report, which track progress against the company’s Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030) sustainability framework.

The reports detail operational achievements, emissions reductions, circular packaging progress and workforce development initiatives implemented during the year.

What is Mondi’s 2025 Integrated Report?

The Mondi 2025 Integrated Report is the company’s annual corporate disclosure combining financial results, strategic updates and sustainability performance.

It explains how Mondi’s packaging and paper businesses are creating long-term value through operational efficiency, innovation with customers and investments in sustainable production.

The accompanying Sustainable Development Report focuses specifically on environmental, social and governance performance, including progress against climate targets and circular packaging commitments.

Together, the reports provide stakeholders with a consolidated overview of Mondi’s strategy, operations and sustainability progress.

At a glance

• 88% of packaging and paper revenue comes from products that are reusable, recyclable or compostable

• 1,250 product impact assessments completed using Mondi’s life-cycle-based evaluation tools

• 63% reduction in waste to landfill compared with the company’s baseline

• 48% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared with the 2019 baseline

• 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared with the 2019 baseline

• 512,180 hours of employee training delivered during the year

• 100% responsibly sourced wood fibre used across operations

These metrics form part of the company’s broader MAP2030 sustainability targets, which guide environmental and operational improvements across Mondi’s global packaging supply chain.

How is Mondi expanding sustainable packaging?

Circular packaging development remains central to Mondi’s long-term strategy.

According to the report, 88% of the company’s packaging and paper revenue now comes from products designed to be reusable, recyclable or compostable.

The company also conducted 1,250 product impact assessments, using internal life-cycle analysis tools to evaluate environmental performance and identify opportunities to reduce material impact across packaging designs.

This work supports Mondi’s efforts to supply more sustainable packaging solutions to industries including food manufacturing, e-commerce logistics and consumer goods.

The company states that innovation partnerships with customers remain a key driver in designing packaging that reduces waste while maintaining product protection and supply chain efficiency.

What operational developments shaped Mondi in 2025?

The company highlighted several operational milestones achieved during the year.

One of the most significant developments was the completion of the acquisition of Western Europe packaging assets from Schumacher Packaging, strengthening Mondi’s presence in the European packaging market.

Integration of these assets is progressing, with associated cost synergies expected to improve operational efficiency.

Mondi also completed several major capacity expansion projects, bringing new production capabilities online on schedule and within budget.

These investments are intended to increase output, improve productivity and support growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

In parallel, the company implemented operational efficiency programmes focused on:

• improving manufacturing productivity

• strengthening cost control

• accelerating operational excellence initiatives.

How is Mondi progressing on climate targets?

Climate performance is a key element of the company’s sustainability strategy.

The report shows significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions compared with the 2019 baseline.

Key climate indicators include:

• 48% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions

• 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions

• 32% total reduction across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions

Mondi noted that Scope 3 emissions remain a complex challenge due to supply chain data limitations and projected growth in production volumes.

Despite progress, the company said further improvements will be needed to stay on track toward its 2030 climate targets.

How does Mondi ensure responsible fibre sourcing?

Responsible sourcing of raw materials is another central focus of the company’s sustainability reporting.

According to the report, 100% of Mondi’s wood fibre was responsibly sourced in 2024.

Of that total:

• 82% was certified under FSC or PEFC forestry standards

• the remaining share complied with FSC Controlled Wood requirements.

These certification systems aim to ensure forest resources are managed sustainably while maintaining biodiversity and protecting local communities.

Responsible fibre sourcing is particularly important for packaging manufacturers that rely heavily on wood-based paper and fibre materials.

How is Mondi investing in workforce development?

The company also reported progress in workforce development and employee safety.

During the year, employees and contractors completed 512,180 hours of training, with 40% focused specifically on safety education.

Mondi’s Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR) remained broadly aligned with the company’s 2020 baseline of 0.67, improving by 2% compared with the previous year.

Training programmes are being redesigned using a 70-20-10 learning model, which emphasises practical experience and workplace learning alongside formal training.

The company also confirmed that all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing professional and personal support services.

Why Mondi’s sustainability report matters for packaging supply chains

Large packaging producers such as Mondi play a critical role in supplying materials used by FMCG brands, food manufacturers and supermarket retailers.

Progress in recyclable packaging design, emissions reductions and responsible fibre sourcing directly affects the sustainability performance of the broader grocery and consumer goods supply chain.

Packaging manufacturers are increasingly expected to demonstrate measurable progress on climate goals and circular material use as regulators and customers demand greater transparency.

Mondi’s latest reporting therefore provides insight into how major packaging suppliers are adapting operations to meet these expectations.

What happens next?

Editor’s Note: This article is based on information released in the Mondi 2025 Integrated Report and Sustainable Development Report, published on the company’s official corporate website.