Sustainable Building

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 27, 2025 – KHS GmbH, a global supplier of filling and packaging systems, has secured the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the first time in its history, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and ESG leadership. With a score of 86 out of 100, the Dortmund-based company now ranks among the top 1% of more than 150,000 enterprises evaluated worldwide, signaling a decisive advancement from last year’s gold rating.

Platinum Recognition Marks New Milestone in ESG Performance
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates up to 21 sustainability criteria spanning environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. For KHS, improvements in ethics, human rights, and procurement practices proved pivotal in moving from gold to platinum. The company’s enhanced certification management and expanded reporting frameworks helped drive its performance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 29, 2025 – Grupo GEPP, the exclusive bottler for PepsiCo in Mexico, has significantly expanded its returnable PET and glass packaging infrastructure with support from Sidel, reinforcing its long-term strategy to reduce virgin plastic use and align with PepsiCo’s global sustainability roadmap.

The collaboration focuses on scalable returnable bottling solutions—critical for achieving PepsiCo’s stated target of doubling returnable packaging from 10% to 20% by 2030 while cutting first-use plastic per serving in half. Through Sidel’s advanced filling and washing systems, GEPP is setting a new benchmark in circular packaging at scale across the Latin American beverage market.

Returnable packaging systems built for circularity and operational flexibility

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Austrian fittings manufacturer Julius Blum GmbH has underscored its strategic commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency with an interactive, circular economy-focused exhibition at interzum Boulevard 2025. Aligned with the trade fair’s central theme, “Rethinking Resources,” Blum demonstrated how closed material cycles can deliver tangible environmental and economic benefits in B2B manufacturing.

Steel Recycling as a Strategic Sustainability Driver

Blum placed a strong emphasis on the steel cycle, the backbone of its material reuse strategy. Through a fully automated materials logistics system, the company recovers more than 47,000 tonnes of steel scrap annually. This meticulous sorting process not only supports raw material conservation but delivers significant carbon savings—equivalent to avoiding approximately 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 11, 2025 – In a strategic move signaling the convergence of sustainable innovation and high-end design, Gentlebrand Design Agency has partnered with Zelda Water to introduce a game-changing concept in the mineral water sector: Zelda Smartweight Water. This new offering features a no-label bottle crafted entirely from BioPET—a 100% renewable, bio-based plastic—redefining eco-conscious packaging for the modern beverage industry.

With sustainability and visual impact at the core of the project, the Zelda bottle delivers an elevated aesthetic without compromising environmental values. Designed by Gentlebrand, the bottle merges elegance and performance, supporting beverage companies’ transition toward sustainable, circular packaging solutions while enhancing brand presence in the competitive Horeca and retail sectors.

Innovative Packaging Meets Circular Economy Goals

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 8, 2025 – The 9th AVF Summit – powered by VertiFarm – will bring the global vertical farming community together in Munich this September, uniting top innovators, researchers, and industry leaders under the theme “Global Food Challenges: Vertical Farming as a Catalyst for Innovation & Climate Action.” As climate volatility and global food insecurity intensify, the event signals a strategic inflection point for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming as scalable, sustainable solutions.

Driving Innovation Amid Climate and Resource Pressures

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The Circular Valley Convention 2025 is set to transform Düsseldorf's Areal Böhler into a global hotspot for the circular economy on March 12-13, 2025. This groundbreaking event will unite key players and thought leaders from business, science, politics, and society to collaborate on pioneering solutions for a sustainable future. With its innovative blend of conferences, exhibitions, and networking events, the convention will serve as a cross-industry content hub and marketplace for circular economy solutions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 16, 2025 – The inaugural Circular Valley Convention (CVC) is set to take place on March 12-13, 2025, at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, Germany. This groundbreaking event will unite decision-makers from across all industries who are committed to driving the transformation towards a sustainable circular economy. With its theme "Uniting Industries for a Circular Tomorrow," the CVC promises to be an essential gathering for those seeking to shape the future of business.

A Platform for Knowledge Transfer and User-Oriented Solutions

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – The World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is fast approaching! Opening its doors on April 13th, 2025, under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the Expo will showcase innovative solutions to global challenges from around 150 participating countries for six months, concluding on October 13th, 2025. Over 28 million visitors are expected, with 90 percent coming from Japan.

Koelnmesse: Orchestrating Germany's Expo Presence

A highlight of the Expo will be the German Pavilion, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The organization and operation of the pavilion are in the experienced hands of Koelnmesse GmbH. This marks their fourth Expo involvement this millennium, following successful contributions in Aichi 2005, Shanghai 2010, and Dubai 2020.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 19, 2024 – The EUPD Group recently concluded its highly successful European Sustainability Week, held from December 10th to 12th at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel & Spa on the Petersberg near Bonn, Germany. This influential event brought together key players in the German and European sustainability sector to discuss the latest developments, celebrate leading organizations, and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

Paths Towards Reporting, Transparency & Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 15, 2024 – Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions for the beer and beverage industry, will showcase its latest innovations at BrauBeviale 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The company's exhibit will highlight sustainable packaging options, including returnable glass and refillable PET solutions, as well as a new generation of bottle washers designed to minimize environmental impact.

Focus on Sustainability

Sidel recognizes the growing importance of sustainability in the beverage industry. The company's customized solutions aim to enhance profitability while addressing the environmental impact of packaging.

"We know beer and beverage manufacturers need future-proof packaging that aligns with consumer trends, industry needs, and evolving regulations," says Guillaume Rolland, VP Sales Beverage for Europe and Central Asia at Sidel. "Our experts are here to help ensure a high-quality product and efficient processing line."