KMK Pack - Our Environmental Policy

Our Environmental Policy

Good environmental management can make production more efficient.
Environmental Performance
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We actively strive for the best recognized environmental performance in our operations.

Applicable Laws
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We comply with all applicable laws and act in accordance with relevant internationally recognized principles.

We do the following to achieve our goals:
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Comply with the requirements of relevant national and local laws and all relevant international conventions and treaties
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Comply with international principles and standards, including but not limited to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, and the UNGC CEO Water Mandate, and we adhere to the UNEP Principles for Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production
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Apply the principles of the circular economy by improving resource efficiency in our own operations and working with stakeholders
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Minimize our impact on the environment, from the use of natural resources to the management of our emissions, discharges and waste, taking into account our indirect impacts such as raw material supply and logistics
We do the following in terms of resource efficiency:
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Promote the incremental circular use of our production processes, raw materials, water, energy, recycling, and wood and forest products in terms of efficient use of resources
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Reduce waste to landfill, promote secondary use of by-products and improve recycling rates
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Recognize that access to fresh water, sanitation and hygiene is acknowledged by the United Nations as a basic human right, and we follow the principles of the UN CEO Water Mandate in managing our water footprint in all phases of operations and setting specific water targets for efficient water use
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Conduct up-to-date water impact assessments for our paper and board facilities to better manage our water footprint and protect our water resources
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Promote collective action to address common challenges, including a greater focus on areas in need of water, in the context of common water issues and educating stakeholders such as suppliers and customers about water issues
We do the following to minimize environmental impact:
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Promote and invest in innovation and clean technology
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Understand the impact of our operations on the environment in terms of waste generation, air emissions, water discharges and other impacts such as noise, and we make plans and set targets to minimize these impacts
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Replace hazardous chemicals in processes and products with non-toxic or less toxic process chemicals and raw materials in accordance with BAT (best available techniques) standards
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Develop products and production processes to reduce the amount and hazardousness of our emissions, discharges and wastes
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Ensure that all new projects at our paper mill are reviewed and evaluated to ensure that best available techniques (BAT) are applied, including waste and effluent treatment and chemical handling and storage
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Develop, implement and maintain ISO 14001 certified environmental management systems at our paper and packaging mills
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Disclose information about our environmental performance to the public through participation in global sustainability data reporting organizations
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Prevent environmental incidents and complaints, and report, thoroughly investigate and take action to prevent recurrence if they do occur