Sandland and Sustainability

There is no better time to help our planet.

THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO SAVE OUR PLANET

Sandland Packaging is proud to be the first corrugated sheet plant in the UK to achieve full carbon neutrality, offsetting all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. We are committed to sustainability through continuous improvement, reducing environmental impact, and supporting our customers, staff, and community.

Sandland Packaging is proud to be the first corrugated sheet plant in the UK to achieve full carbon neutrality, offsetting all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. We are committed to sustainability through continuous improvement, reducing environmental impact, and supporting our customers, staff, and community.

HELPING THE PLANET THROUGH CARBON NEUTRAL PACKAGING PRODUCTS

Sandland Packaging is committed to sustainability by minimising our environmental impact, supporting customers, staff, suppliers, and the wider community. We’re proud to have achieved ISO 14001 and 19001 certifications, highlighting our dedication to sustainability.

Additionally, we are the first UK corrugated sheet plant to become fully carbon neutral, offsetting all emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. We also provide eco-friendly alternatives to plastic and polystyrene packaging, often designing single fitments to speed up production and reduce environmental impact.

IN 2024 WE SAVED OVER 4'666KGS OF HARMFUL CARBON EMISSIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

The temperature of the Earth is rising, and the consensus is that our use of Greenhouse Gases GHG) is a direct cause. The rise in temperature has become known as Climate Change and we are all being asked to change our behaviour to stop this happening. Some of the effects of Climate Change include rising sea levels, extreme weather and the reduction in food and water availability.

In 2019 the UK legally committed to achieve Net Zero by 2050, so its not a case of 'IF' its a case of 'WHEN' to start. The climate crisis affects EVERYONE and it is EVERYONES responsibility to reduce green house gas emissions, before it is too late. A recent study of Generation Z found that 78% of them are driven by companies, products and services that are actively reducing their impact on the climate crisis.

Sandland Packaging's first task was to calculate ALL of the emissions, directly & indirectly associated with our activities (FULL 3 SCOPE CALCULATION), we then mitigated these emissions through the purchase of verified Carbon Credits to be certified PAS2060 CARBON NEUTRAL, a highest globally recognized Carbon Neutral certification. Following our carbon reduction plan, we have reduced our carbon emissions by 17.5% in the first 3 years and we are on target to reach our goal of being Net Zero by 2040, 10 years ahead of the UK backstop.

Sandland Packaging, was the first and remains the only sheet plant in the UK to have calculated and mitigated the greenhouse gas emissions for ALL its activities, including upstream & downstream emissions from its supply chain (FULL 3 SCOPE CALCULATION). This has resulted in accounting for more than 10x the carbon emissions of our competitors

Carbon Neutrality or Carbon Neutral means the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere is balanced through the removal or absorption from the atmosphere, commonly achieved through the purchase of Carbon Credits

These rules are set by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol splits your greenhouse gas emissions into three categories: scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3.

Scope 1 are direct emissions caused by any process or activity by the company that causes greenhouse gas emission.

Scope 2 are indirect emissions caused by your company purchasing energy

Scope 3 emissions are all the indirect emissions that occur because of your business activity.

Many organisations cover Scopes 1 and 2 only as covering Scope 3 is hard and more costly.

Sandland Packaging's PAS2060 Carbon Neutral certification means that ALL GHG emissions have been accounted for and ALL Products are certified Carbon Neutral and therefore have ZERO emissions.

This means when a company purchases from Sandland Packaging, they can report zero emissions in their own GHG accounting on the purchases, thus reporting a reduction in emissions. This ensures we are all helping to make a difference for the future of our planet and constantly improving.

We’re pleased the wider market is starting a journey to becoming Carbon Neutral. However, the vast majority are not offsetting all emissions and their products are not carbon neutral.

WHAT OUR CARBON NEUTRAL STATUS MEANS FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS.

Our Carbon neutral status means all boxes produced by Sandland Packaging are certified carbon neutral and crucially are emissions free for our customers. Use this to reduce your Carbon Emissions and show your customers you use Carbon Neutral packaging.

Sandland Packaging Carbon Neutral Certificate

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PROUDLY IN COMPLIANCE

ISO 14001: Environmental management systems

Serious about environmental performance

ISO 14001 is a global standard that helps organisations manage their environmental impact effectively. We comply and are ISO 14001 Certified

One Tree Planted

We plant one tree for every five orders manufactured

Our commitment to sustainability is shown throughout the various projects we have completed with One Tree Planted.

Forest Stewardship Council FSC®

FSC® is dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide.

All of our packaging products are manufactured using FSC® certified materials

“Many individuals are doing what they can. But real success can only come if there is a change in our societies and in our economics and in our politics.”

- David Attenborough on Climate Change.

“We are determined to show a commitment to sustainability and will not greenwash, we are determined in achieving our goal of becoming NetZero.”

- Martin Hickman, Managing Director at Sandland Packaging

“Net Zero is legally embedded in UK law, so it's not a question of 'Will I take responsibility for my contribution to the Climate Crisis' its simply a matter of 'When will I START?" Small changes can make huge differences to everyone's future!"”

- Dom Napier, Turning The Black Country Green

“Many individuals are doing what they can. But real success can only come if there is a change in our societies and in our economics and in our politics.”

- David Attenborough on Climate Change.

“We are determined to show a commitment to sustainability and will not greenwash, we are determined in achieving our goal of becoming NetZero.”

- Martin Hickman, Managing Director at Sandland Packaging

“Net Zero is legally embedded in UK law, so it's not a question of 'Will I take responsibility for my contribution to the Climate Crisis' its simply a matter of 'When will I START?" Small changes can make huge differences to everyone's future!"”

- Dom Napier, Turning The Black Country Green