ProAmpac Releases 2025 Sustainability Impact Report: A Decade of Flexibility. A Future of Possibilities
'As we celebrate ten years of growth and innovation, we remain focused on what lies ahead: accelerating circular packaging, lowering our carbon footprint, and creating shared value for our employees, customers, communities, and partners. Our journey is far from over, but with every step, our purpose becomes clearer, and our momentum stronger,' said Greg Tucker, founder, vice-chairman, and chief executive officer of ProAmpac.
Key highlights from the 2025 Impact Report include:
Expanded Environmental Reporting: Environmental data has been updated to reflect historical usages from sites acquired in 2024.
Net Zero Commitment: Formal pledge to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) under the Net Zero Standard. Progression of scope 3 quantification and scope 1 & 2 third-party verification.
Offering a sustainable attribute for 100% of our product portfolio: Continuing to advance its leadership in sustainable packaging through our ProActive Sustainability® platform.
Scaling Fiberization of Packaging®: Advancing fiber-based alternatives for non-recyclable packaging to accelerate circularity.
Enhanced Safety & Community Engagement: Over 4,600 risk assessments completed in 2024; deepened community impact through global volunteer initiatives.
Employee Support Through PEAF: Over $1.75 million in assistance provided to employees and families since 2017.
To view the full 2025 Sustainability Impact Report and learn more about ProAmpac's initiatives, contact Sustaibability@ProAmpac.com or visit ProAmpac.com.
About ProAmpac
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac's approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability -- provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit ProAmpac.com or contact Media@ProAmpac.com.
About Pritzker Private Capital
Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.
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