Mondi has released its 2025 Integrated and Sustainable Development reporting suite. It sets out financial performance, operational progress and sustainability milestones across its global packaging and paper operations.
The reports show how the company is advancing its long-term strategy. They also cover how it is expanding sustainable packaging and improving environmental performance across its production network.
Mondi said the reporting package includes two documents:
- the Integrated Report 2025
- the Sustainable Development Report
Both track progress against the company’s Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030) sustainability framework.
The reports detail operational achievements, emissions cuts, circular packaging progress and workforce development work carried out during the year.
What is Mondi’s 2025 Integrated Report?
The Mondi 2025 Integrated Report is the company’s annual corporate disclosure. It combines financial results, strategic updates and sustainability performance.
It explains how Mondi’s packaging and paper businesses create long-term value. It points to operational efficiency, innovation with customers and investment in sustainable production.
The accompanying Sustainable Development Report focuses on environmental, social and governance performance. This includes progress against climate targets and circular packaging commitments.
Together, the reports give stakeholders a single 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. They 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 carried out 1,250 product impact assessments. It used internal life-cycle analysis tools to assess environmental performance. The aim is to find ways to reduce material impact across packaging designs.
This work supports Mondi’s efforts to supply more sustainable packaging to industries including:
- food manufacturing
- e-commerce logistics
- consumer goods
The company says innovation partnerships with customers remain a key driver. They help design packaging that reduces waste while keeping product protection and supply chain efficiency.
What operational developments shaped Mondi in 2025?
The company highlighted several operational milestones achieved during the year.
Schumacher Packaging acquisition
One of the most significant developments was the completion of the acquisition of Western Europe packaging assets from Schumacher Packaging. This strengthens Mondi’s presence in the European packaging market.
Integration of these assets is progressing. Related cost synergies are expected to improve operational efficiency.
Capacity and efficiency
Mondi also completed several major capacity expansion projects. New production capabilities came online on schedule and within budget.
These investments aim to increase output, improve productivity and support growing demand for sustainable packaging.
In parallel, the company put in place 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. This is due to supply chain data limits and projected growth in production volumes.
Despite progress, the company said further improvements will be needed to stay on track for 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 forests are managed sustainably. They also aim to maintain biodiversity and protect local communities.
Responsible fibre sourcing is especially 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. Of this, 40% focused specifically on safety education.
Mondi’s Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR) stayed broadly in line with the company’s 2020 baseline of 0.67. It improved by 2% compared with the previous year.
Training programmes are being redesigned using a 70-20-10 learning model. This model stresses practical experience and workplace learning alongside formal training.
The company also confirmed that all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). It provides 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 cuts and responsible fibre sourcing directly affects the sustainability performance of the wider grocery and consumer goods supply chain.
Packaging manufacturers are increasingly expected to show measurable progress on climate goals and circular material use. Regulators and customers are demanding greater transparency.
Mondi’s latest reporting therefore shows how major packaging suppliers are adapting operations to meet these expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What share of Mondi’s revenue comes from reusable, recyclable or compostable products?
According to the 2025 report, 88% of Mondi’s packaging and paper revenue comes from products designed to be reusable, recyclable or compostable.
How much has Mondi cut its emissions?
Compared with the 2019 baseline, Mondi reports a 48% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 28% cut in Scope 3 emissions. The total reduction across Scope 1, 2 and 3 is 32%.
What is MAP2030?
MAP2030 is the Mondi Action Plan 2030, the company’s sustainability framework. The Integrated Report and Sustainable Development Report track progress against it.
What happens next?
The 2025 Integrated and Sustainable Development reporting suite also sets out updated sustainability targets for the period 2026 to 2030.
These updated targets aim to speed up progress on climate reduction, circular packaging design and responsible sourcing across the company’s operations.
For the wider UK packaging sector, such updates signal how major suppliers are adjusting strategies. Sustainability requirements are tightening across European and global packaging supply chains.
Further details on the updated objectives and the reasons behind the changes are available in the full reports published on the investor website of Mondi.
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.
