Detmold Group is a leading manufacturer of paper and board based packaging products for a diverse range of customers.
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We employ technical experts and invest in latest machinery to deliver the high level of customisation, innovation and functionality demanded for Packaged Goods and Custom Made Printed Cartons.
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We design, manufacture, and supply the FMCG, grocery and food service industry with world-class sustainable paper and cardboard packaging solutions, delivered with the level of service and care you’d expect from a family-owned business like ours.
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Sustainability has been a cornerstone of Detpak for over 75 years, guiding our product offering, manufacturing capabilities, and day-to-day operations.
Working Together
At Detpak, our purpose is to make a positive impact for our people, partners, and our planet. We work closely with industry bodies, local and federal government, and leading industry associations, allowing us to remain at the forefront of global packaging legislation, emerging industry trends and insights, and sustainability initiatives and guidelines.
Award Winning
Detpak was one of the first signatories to the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a sustainable packaging initiative that encourages businesses to reduce the environmental impacts of consumer packaging. Our unwavering commitment to sustainable packaging solutions has earned us numerous awards from APCO, leading industry bodies, and our valued customers.
Committed to a better tomorrow
Our 2025-2050 Sustainability Goals demonstrate our commitment to making a positive impact for our people, partners, and planet. Encompassing 15 targets across the key impact areas of Climate, Nature, Circularity, and Governance, these goals actively demonstrate our commitment to being an innovative global partner, creating packaging for a better tomorrow.
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ClimateWe track, monitor, and report our scope 1 & 2 emissions and are assessing scope 3 emissions. We have plans to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions and increase renewable energy sourcing through rooftop solar and third-party providers. Our goal is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with further action plans to support this as we map scope 3 emissions and engage with our value chain.
Rooftop Solar
Since 2023 we have installed rooftop solar at two of our manufacturing facilities at Regency Park, South Australia and most recently in 2024 Heshan, China.
Driving Energy Efficiencies
We have implemented several initiatives to improve the energy efficiency of our operations, including LED lighting upgrades our manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and offices; installing skylights; replacing fans and upgrading other equipment in our manufacturing facilities.
No-Added PFAS
In response to the growing awareness of PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) as chemicals of concern, the Detmold Group has set targets for 100% of our products to have no intentionally added PFAS as part of our 2025-2050 Sustainability Goals.
Detpak Vanguard No-Added PFAS Range
Reducing Water Use
As part of our Sustainability Goals, we aim to reduce water use across our operations year-on-year. As a manufacturer with relatively low levels of water consumption, we have installed systems to use water efficiently and to collect, treat, and reuse wastewater. These measures help minimize our impact on water resources and ensure we meet regulatory requirements for wastewater discharge.
Committed to reducing waste and operating in a circular economy to eliminate landfill.
Product design for reusability, recyclability, or compostability
By 2050, over 95% of our stock will be reusable, recyclable, or compostable. We also aim for over 50% recycled content in our packaging by 2030. Our end-of-life linings further enhance our sustainability efforts We prioritise sustainability through innovative solutions and partnerships. Our products adhere to the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPGs), ensuring functionality and environmental responsibility. Collaborations with Subway and Mitolo, along with our PBS Compostable Cartons and Vanguard range, showcase our commitment to sustainable packaging.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SUBWAY COLLABORATION LEARN ABOUT OUR MITOLO COLLABORATION
Committed to transparency and accountability for our performance.
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Our dedication to governance and accountability is evident through our commitment to annual CDP performance disclosure and progress reporting against our goals. Aligned with our 2025-2050 goals to start our journey, in September 2024, we completed our first CDP environmental performance disclosure, highlighting our focus on continuous improvement.;
Legislative Compliance in Markets We Serve
Our sustainability experts are dedicated to ensuring that our products meet regulatory standards in every market we serve. By providing a broad range of recyclable and compostable packaging solutions, we address Single-Use Problematic Plastics (SUPPs) and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to sustainable product innovation.
Group Environmental Management System
We are currently working towards achieving ISO 14001 certification for our Group Environmental Management System (EMS) across all global sites. Significant progress has already been made, with our China operations achieving certification in 2016, demonstrating our commitment to environmental management.
Group Environmental Policy
Our Group Environmental Policy highlights our commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices, continuous improvement, and compliance with relevant regulations.