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Green by Nature™
Diamond Packaging Sustainability Report 2015
Contents
Corporate Profile Environmental Responsibility Diamond’s greenbox initiative Recognition A Greener Future Contact Information
diamond packaging
Founded in 1911, Diamond Packaging is a WBENC-
certified, global industry leader specializing in
developing innovative and sustainable packaging
solutions.
Utilizing state of-the-art technologies, Diamond
designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic
folding cartons, counter-top displays, blister cards
and sample packaging, and provides contract
packaging services.
Diamond differentiates itself through award-winning
creative designs, packaging innovation/technical
expertise, Diamond’s greenbox sustainability initiative,
and its Global Packaging Alliance® (GPA).
Sales (2014): USD $50.3 million
Material Consumption: 9400 tons
Employees: 220
Major Customers: Bausch & Lomb, Beiersdorf,
Coty, Elizabeth Arden, Estée Lauder, Godiva,
Johnson & Johnson, L’Oreal, Procter & Gamble
Market Segments
Personal Care 55%
Pharmaceutical 5%
Other 17%
Health Care 23%
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corporate profile
environmental responsibility
Diamond Packaging is committed to working toward
a cleaner environment. We developed the Diamond
greenbox initiative to research, design, and
implement packaging solutions that are innovative
and sustainable.
The initiative balances business with environmental
considerations by promoting sustainability in all
aspects of package production.
The core of Diamond’s greenbox initiative – designs,
materials, and methods – represents a comprehensive
approach to packaging that minimizes environmental
impact throughout the supply chain.
Sustainability optimizes the value of packaging
through every phase of its life cycle, from design to
end of use. Through creative design, careful material
selection, and best practices at the plant level,
Diamond is able to minimize waste, reduce shipping
costs and increase efficiencies – all of which support a
sustainable use of resources and cultivate a positive
emotional connection to the brand.
The Diamond greenbox initiative is one more way we
plan to surpass our customers’ expectations today,
tomorrow, and into a greener future.
our promise
diamond’s greenbox initiative
Diamond’s practices are green by nature™.
We design and manufacture packaging with
sustainability in mind. The three components of
Diamond’s greenbox initiative are:
Designs
Materials
Methods
greenbox
design methods
Our designers create packaging that is both
innovative and sustainable, while considering
factors such as product protection, usability,
billboard space, and first moment of truth
(FMOT). Methods include:
Weight reduction
Material reduction
Elimination or replacement of components
designs
green chic™
Diamond’s Green Chic™ packaging is a significant
advance in the field of sustainable packaging design.
Green Chic™ cartons deliver "Beauty without
Compromise" by capturing the essence of luxury brands
through more sustainable converting methods.
Green Chic™ incorporates multiple technologies, all
applied inline:
TruCOLOR™ expanded color gamut (ECG) printing
Specialty coatings (e.g., Emboss, Glitter, Pearl, Soft
Touch, Texture)
Liquid Metal™ or MiraFoil® metallic UV coatings
Cast and Cure holographic effects
green chicTM
materials and suppliers
Diamond carefully evaluates all materials
and suppliers in an effort to make the best
recommendation for your product.
Our suppliers include Clearwater Paper,
which has earned Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC) certification and is recognized by The
Rainforest Alliance, a nonprofit international
conservation organization, for integrating
environmental and social sustainability into
their work.
materials
•80% PCW
•FSC certified (mixed sources) Monadnock Envi PC 80
•80% PCW
•FSC certified (mixed sources) Mohawk Loop
•100% recycled
•65% PCW
•FSC certified / Environmental Choice certified (Canada)
Strathcona Strathcote
•100% recycled
•35% PCW
•SFI certified
Rock-Tenn AngelCote®
•100% SBS
•FSC certified Clearwater Paper Candesce®
•100% unbleached kraft
•High-yield, low density paperboard
•FSC certified
KapStone Kraftpak®
Paperboard and Plastic (environmental attributes)
=% PCW
• Made in part from sugar cane
• Replaces fossil fuel based material with up to 30% plant-based material
Pentaclear® Rigid TerraPET™ (APET)
•25% PCR
•Manufactured with recycled bottles
Pentaclear® SmartCycle™ Rigid (APET)
•Thinner and lighter than equivalent paperboard
•Single substrate packaging alternative to paperboard
•Recyclable (varies depending on municipality)
Crawford Industries (PP)
material options
chain-of-custody certification
Diamond has obtained Forest Stewardship Council®
(FSC) Chain of Custody certification from the
Rainforest Alliance.
This certification reflects a growing trend in the paper
and printing industry of companies making more
environmentally and socially responsible supply chain
decisions.
fsc-certified
methods
From concept to completion, our approach
to package design addresses sustainability throughout
the supply chain. This includes incorporating best
practices at the plant level, such as:
Waste recycling
Energy efficiency
Process improvements
methods
recycling
Manufacturing Waste
Over 98% of all waste is recycled
o All paperboard is recycled
o All plastics are recycled
o All metals (e.g., plates, copper brass stamping dies,
steel rule) are recycled
o All wood pallets are recycled and/or sent for
reconfiguration and reuse
o All spent bulbs are recycled
All remaining waste is recovered, eliminating the need for landfill disposal
o Non-hazardous regulated waste is sent to
Covanta Energy for EfW (Energy-from-Waste)
o All regulated hazardous waste is sent for fuels blending
Office Waste
All office paper is recycled
All printer toner cartridges are recycled
All e-waste is recycled
recycling
zero manufacturing waste to landfill
Diamond has achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill
status, an important milestone towards meeting its future goal
of zero waste to landfill.
The recovery and recycling program is a natural evolution of
the company’s greenbox sustainability initiative and one
which will provide long-term environmental and economic
benefits.
zero landfill
energy efficiency
Sophisticated HVAC controls
Energy efficient lighting (e.g. electronic ballasts, T5
bulbs, motion sensors, etc.)
Insulated roof
Alternative methods for reducing and eliminating
electrical energy usage when handling waste
Heat generated by bailing system is captured and
used to heat the building in the winter
Energy efficient IT components selection
energy efficiency
TruCOLOR™ expanded color
gamut (ECG) printing
In-line specialty UV coatings
Liquid Metal™, MiraFoil® metallic
UV coatings
Cast and Cure holographic
effects
Criteria applied in evaluating
supplier operations performance
Process for certifying substrates
Evaluating emerging
developments in inks, specialty
coatings, and adhesives
FSC certification (Certification # SW-COC-004052)
Environmental
Management System
(EMS)
Commitment to 100%
renewable wind energy
WebEx video
conferencing
process improvements
wind energy
Diamond Packaging is pleased to announce our
commitment to purchase 100% clean, renewable
wind energy from Community Energy.
Covers the total electricity energy requirement for
both facilities (box plant, DCP)
Consistent with our organization’s core mission
and values to be a responsible steward in the
communities we serve
wind energy
wind energy benefits
Diamond purchases approximately 8,212,000 kilowatt
hours (kWhs) of renewable energy credits annually.
The environmental benefit from this purchase is equal
to offsetting approximately 5,794 metric tons of
carbon dioxide per year, the impact of which is
equivalent to:
The carbon sequestered by 4,749 acres of trees
Removing 1,207 passenger vehicles from the road
wind energy
energy usage
Diamond’s ‘Green Team’ meets on a regular basis to assess
progress and determine short term goals, including achieving
greater manufacturing efficiencies (and the resultant
decreased energy demands), and long term goals, including
more comprehensive tracking of Scope 3 emissions with the
aim of decreasing or offsetting them.
We have set an absolute target of a 2% reduction in electricity
consumption per year for the next 10 years (20% total
reduction), based on a 2011 baseline. We have also set an
intensity target of a 1% reduction in Scope 1 + Scope 2
emissions (per unit of production) per year for the next 10
years (10% total reduction).
This will be achieved through more efficient production
processes and energy-saving methods.
energy usage
Year Gas Usage – therms (GJ)
Electricity Usage – kW (GJ)
Metric Tons CO2e
(Scope 1+2
emissions)
Metric Tons CO2e
(per unit of
production)
2014 94,327 therms (9,950 GJ)
8,199,461 kW (29,518 GJ)
2,547 (508+2039)
.2994
2013 101,687 therms (10,728 GJ)
8,044,561 kW (28,960 GJ)
2,548 (548+2000)
.2553
2012 88,613 therms (9,349 GJ)
8,212,257 kW (29,564 GJ)
2,519 (477+2042)
.3181
2011 114,159 therms (12,044 GJ)
8,615,518 kW (31,015 GJ)
2,758 (615+2143)
.3102
water usage
Reducing water consumption conserves our natural resources
and helps lessen our environmental impact by saving the
energy and the resources required to pump, circulate, and
treat the water we use.
Diamond continues to seek ways to reduce water
consumption in both plants through methods that can have
the most sustainable and economical impact.
We have set an absolute target of reducing water usage by
2% per year for the next 10 years (20% total reduction), based
on a 2011 baseline. We have also set an intensity target (cubic
meters per unit of production) of reducing water usage by 3%
per year for the next 10 years (30% total reduction).
These will be achieved through more efficient production
processes and water conservation methods.
water usage
Year Water Usage (gallons)
Water Usage (cubic meters)
Material Converted (metric tons)
Material Intensity (per unit of
production)
2014 1,378,000 5,216 8,506 .6132
2013 1,388,000 5,254 9,979 .5224
2012 1,737,000
6,575 7,918 .8303
2011 1,546,000 5,852 8,890 .6582
cdp supplier leadership index 2014
Diamond has been awarded with a position on the
CDP Supplier Climate Performance Leadership Index
2014 for its actions to reduce carbon emissions and
mitigate the business risks of climate change.
Index produced by CDP, the international NGO
that drives sustainable economies, at the request
of 66 multinational purchasers with a procurement
spend of US$1.3 trillion
3,396 companies independently assessed against
CDP’s respected scoring methodology and
ranked accordingly
Diamond is one of only 121 that has been
awarded an A grade for its climate performance
cdp leadership index
supplier awards P&G Excellence Award (2010-14)
P&G External Business Partner of the Year (2013)
P&G Supplier of the Year (2008)
P&G Excellence Award (2008)
Bausch & Lomb Women-Owned Business Enterprise
Supplier of the Year Award (2007)
3M Supplier of the Year (2007)
environmental awards EcoVadis Silver Recognition Level 2015
CDP Supplier Climate Performance
Leadership Index 2014
EPA Top 10 Printers List (2009-11)
Environmental Leadership Award (sponsored by the Rochester Business
Journal and Bank of America)
recognition
packaging awards (partial list)
Elizabeth Arden – John Varvatos Artisan Acqua
o PPC Eco Gold Award (2014)
o packagePRINTING First Place – Sustainability (2014)
Zotos Professional – Zotos 180PRO Discovery Kits
o PPC Eco Gold Award (2014)
Elizabeth Arden – Limited Edition Sunflowers
o PPC Folding Carton of the Year (2013)
Diamond Packaging – 2013 Calendar
o packagePRINTING Best of Show (2013)
Diamond Packaging – Green Chic™ Packaging
o PPC Eco Excellence Award (2012)
Procter & Gamble – Gillette Fusion ProGlide
o PPC Gold Award / PPC Eco Excellence Award (2011)
Diamond Packaging – 2011 Calendar
o PIA Benny Award / PPC Eco Excellence Award (2011)
Zotos – Hair Color
o PPC Eco Excellence Award (2010)
L’Oreal / Matrix – Biolage thérapies
o Premier Print Award (2008)
partners
Community Energy (CEI)
EPA Green Power Partner (Leadership Club)
Rainforest Alliance
Cascades Recovery
Covanta Energy
affiliations
Global Packaging Alliance® (GPA)
Independent Carton Group (ICG)
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)
Monroe County Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC)
Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC)
Rochester Business Alliance (RBA)
Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC)
associations
a greener future
Diamond measures its progress on environmental issues through the use
of key measures on our corporate Strategic Metrics scorecard:
Total Waste Recycled
Total Regulated Waste
Recovery and Recycling
Our ‘Green Team’ also meets on a regular basis to assess progress and
determine future goals, including the greater use of recycled and FSC-
certified materials, and achieving “zero landfill” status in 2015. We see
this as benefiting our customers, our company, consumers, and of
course, the environment.
The Diamond greenbox initiative is one more way we plan to surpass our
customers’ expectations today, tomorrow, and into a greener future.
For more information visit www.diamondpackaging.com/green.
a greener future
contacts
Karla Fichter
CEO, Owner
585-334-8030
kfichter@diamondpkg.com
Dennis Bacchetta
Director of Marketing
585-334-8030 x229
dbacchetta@diamondpkg.com
Eric Longnecker
Senior Buyer
585-334-8030 x263
elongnecker@diamondpkg.com
contact us
corporate
Email: sales@diamondpackaging.com
Website: www.diamondpackaging.com
www.diamondpackaging.com/green
www.global-packaging-alliance.com