BMW Group takes actions for sustainable packaging in its logistics

In Germany, the BMW Group said it has implemented a number of initiatives to boost sustainable packaging in its logistics.

As part of this initiative, the company’s plants in Europe will use more recycled material in their packaging. The BMW Group highlighted that for newly awarded contracts, the proportion of recycled material in reusable packaging for logistics purposes will almost double this year from around 20% to over 35%.

The BMW Group is monitoring the impact of individual measures via a CO2 calculator for packaging. The Group’s overall aim is to reduce CO2 emissions in the supply chain by 20% per vehicle compared to 2019.

The company also said it is launching pilot projects using bio-based materials to replace oil-based substances polyethylene and polypropylene. The group is also investigating whether and in what ways it can use materials from recycled household appliances in its packaging.

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