IPG Highlights Long-Term Responsibility and Continuous Improvement in 2025 Annual Sustainability Report

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire IPG Highlights Long-Term Responsibility and Continuous Improvement in 2025 Annual Sustainability ReportAuthor of the article:SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IPG (Intertape Polymer Group), a global provider of packaging and protective solutions, issued its 2025 sustainability report, highlighting the company’s efforts to “do more good.” The report, titled Safe, Circular and Responsible, features IPG’s integration of sustainability across the business, better positioning the company to deliver value for its customers, support its communities, enable resilient, profitable growth, and meet its commitments to its people, communities, and planet.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“In 2025, we continued to realize solid progress, driving growth with the aid of sustainable innovations launched over the last several years, and expanding our offerings with the launch of several new sustainable products,” said Pete Durette, CEO of IPG. “While these improvements are notable, and I am extremely proud of what we have achieved, we have much more to do, and our efforts continue.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try againIPG’s external commitments, through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), The Climate Pledge, the CEO Water Mandate, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), and the TRUE Zero Waste program help to steer our efforts.“Our north star, the drive toward a more circular economy by doing more good and less harm, has not changed,” said Jay Bolus, VP of Sustainability at IPG, “But we did take the opportunity to reassess our strategies and pathways to get there.”Highlights from the 2025 IPG Sustainability Report include: Increased offerings with recycled content StretchFLEX® PCR, a Performance Stretch Film with 60% total recycled content, including 30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) & 30% Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR)ExlfilmPlus® PCR Shrink Film made with 20% PCR content and 25% PIR content, for a total of 45% recycled contentRealized approximately 75% of revenue from packaging products that are recyclable, reusable, or compostableRealized 69% of revenue from products that are Cradle to Cradle Certified®Met 2030 water reduction goal five years earlyIncreased renewable electric energy use to 15.8%, up from 10% in 2024Achieved a 26.9% reduction in our Scope 1, Scope 2, and material Scope 3 emissions from the 2021 baselineAchieved TRUE Zero Waste Certification at seven new facilities for a total of nine, including four at the Silver level and two at Gold, adding the first location outside North America, and increased waste diversion rate to 68% from 66% in 2024For a successive year, achieved the safety goal to realize zero life-changing events for employees, and reduced the total case incident rate to 1.15, down from 1.18 in 2024This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, IPG is a global provider of packaging and protective solutions across a diversified set of geographies and end markets. The Company develops, manufactures, and sells a variety of solutions including paper and film-based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, stretch and shrink films, protective packaging, woven and non-woven products, and packaging machinery. IPG’s vision is to be the Global Leader in Packaging and Protective Solutions. Sustainability is a key strategy for achieving our vision and mission and is a primary driver of operational excellence and doing what is right for our employees and communities.For information about the Company, visit www.itape.com.IPG’s full 2025 Sustainability Report is available at https://www.itape.com/sustainability Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. 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