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HARNESSING THE POWER OF PACKAGING
COSPAK PTY LTD
AUSTRALIAN PACKAGING COVENANT
ACTION PLAN 2010-2016
APC Action Plan 2010 - 2016
CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 2
2
COMPANY BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................. 3
2.1
2.2
3
AUSTRALIAN PACKAGING COVENANT PROGRESS (2010-2015).............................................. 5
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4
Product Range ................................................................................................................................................................7
Types of Packaging Used ...........................................................................................................................................8
AUSTRALIAN PACKAGING COVENANT COMMITMENT .................................................................. 9
5.1
5.2
5.3
6
Action Plan .......................................................................................................................................................................5
Annual Reports ..............................................................................................................................................................5
SPG Assessments ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Ge n era l Prog re s s ....................................................................................................................................................6
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING GUIDELINES ....................................................................................... 7
4.1
4.2
5
San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation (SMYPC) ............................................................................3
Cospak ................................................................................................................................................................................3
Covenant Contact Officer ...........................................................................................................................................9
Senior Management Endorsement ........................................................................................................................9
Our APC Team.................................................................................................................................................................9
ACTION PLAN TABLES ............................................................................................................... 10
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Design .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Recycling ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Product Stewardship ................................................................................................................................................ 15
APPENDIX 1 – COSPAK ENVIRONMENT POLICY .................................................................................. 18
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Executive Summary
Over the last five years Cospak, as a brand owner and a member of the packaging supply
chain, has met our APC obligations by:
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Progressing three SPG assessments, representing 95% of the packaging types which
are placed on the Australian market.
Working collaboratively with companies to identify takeback opportunities for
wooden pallets and plastic skids for re-use by Cospak.
Using a secure online system that allows us to conduct SPG reviews in a systematic
and compliant format, retaining all information flows between Cospak and suppliers
in a single medium.
Having an Environment Policy, endorsed by our Managing Director, that references
our commitment to sustainable procurement.
As our existing APC Action Plan has expired, the purpose of this transitional APC Action
Plan is to address the extension of the current version of the Australian Packaging
Covenant to June 2016.
Given that the existing Goals, Strategies and Key Performance Indicators are to remain in
place over the next twelve months, this Action Plan will enable us to continue to meet,
and build on, our signatory obligations. As well, it should place us in a strong position to
develop the necessary plans and activities in response to the new Covenant when it
comes into force in the second half of 2016.
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2.1
Company Background
San Mi gu el Yama mu ra Pa c kagi n g C o rp o rati on (SM Y PC)
Cospak Pty Ltd (Cospak) is a subsidiary of San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation
(SMYPC), which is a joint venture between the San Miguel Corporation and Nihon
Yamamura Glass Co Ltd, the largest glass manufacturer in Japan.
SYMPC provides total packaging solutions across the globe: a wide range of quality
products - glass, plastics, metal, flexibles, PET, molds and paper - and reliable services
and technical expertise. Its plants and facilities provide a dynamic, strategically
accessible, and world-class supply base, creating a sustainable competitive advantage in
our global business.
SMYPC traces its roots to the opening of the first brewery in the Philippines, La Fabrica
de Cerveza de San Miguel, in 1890 to answer the need for packaging containers in the
beer, dairy products, and carbonated drink businesses of San Miguel Corporation.
From there, SMYPC has expanded its business to provide not only glass packaging
products but other formats like metal, paper, composites, plastics, and PET
requirements of a wide variety of industries, including the beverage, food,
pharmaceutical, industrial, personal & household care industries. The company has also
evolved to provide packaging services like package research & testing, creative
solutions, PET recycling, contract filling, trading, distributorship, and other logistical
services.
As SMYPC's product portfolio and clientele expanded, it has also expanded its market
reach spreading to as far as Southeast Asia, Australia, Middle East, Africa, United States
of America, and Europe.
2.2
Co sp ak
Established in 1969, Cospak provides a comprehensive range of rigid and flexible
packaging to the wine, beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries. Over the years,
strong growth has been achieved through the provision of superior quality and
unsurpassed customer service. Cospak has accelerated the growth process through
acquisitions, selecting those packaging companies that exemplify our innovative spirit
and high quality.
Cospak also offers product and support from substantial quality suppliers located in
Europe, UK, the Middle East and Asia. We own state-of-the-art mould gear and tooling
for specialty products that enable us to commission proprietary products on behalf of
customers. This complements our existing range of stock and standard products. Our
export business includes clients in Singapore, New Guinea, Pacific Islands and the
Philippines.
Cospak is 100% owned by the San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation (SMYPC).
The involvement of SMYPC, along with its range of manufacturing facilities, will
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complement and enhance our supply options and capabilities. Valuable long term
partnerships with our existing range of quality suppliers will continue.
Our manufacturing facilities provide access to a great depth of experience and a
multitude of materials. These range from more traditional moulding materials to newly
developed resins such as bio-sourced and compostable plastics. Our in-house experience
has even been utilised in the development of innovative new resins alongside prominent
internationally recognised research institutions.
Our key strength lies in the expertise and professionalism of our 200 strong staff located
at offices and warehouses in all Australian states and New Zealand. Our warehousing
facilities use cutting-edge technology to assist with identifying and tracking stock.
We are committed to maintaining market leadership through the supply of consistently
high quality and competitively priced products. This is achieved by our ability to
maintain sufficient stock holdings and providing our customers with technical support,
flexibility and excellent service.
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3.1
Australian Packaging Covenant Progress (2010 -2015)
Acti on Pl an
Cospak had an Action Plan in place, over the period 1 July 2010 until 30 June 2015,
which we reported annual implementation progress in line with our signatory
obligations.
3.2
An n u al Rep o rt s
In recent years, Cospak has significantly improved our score from 2012 and was above
the average score for all signatories in both 2013 and 2014.
Task
Cospak Annual Report
Annual Report average –
All Signatories
2014
3.3
2013
3.3
2012
2.0
2011
3.0
3.0
2.8
2.9
2.8
The table below provides a comparison of the average KPI scores for Cospak against the
KPI scores across all 709 signatories in 2014. Cospak performed close to, or above
average against each KPI score in 2014, with particularly good scores in both KPI 3 and
KPI 6.
All Signatories (709)
KPI
Average Rating 2014
2014
2013
2012
2011
KPI1
3.3
3
4
2
5
KPI 3
3.4
4
3
2
4
KPI 4
2.8
3
3
2
3
KPI 6
2.9
4
4
3
3
KPI 7
3.0
3
3
1
3
KPI 8
Average
Rating
2.7
3
3
n/a
0
3.0
3.3
3.3
2.0
3.0
Across all
Signatories
3.0
2.8
2.9
2.8
Average
Rating
3.3
Cospak Rating
SP G A ss e s sm en t s
Cospak has undertaken Sustainable Packaging Guideline (SPG) assessments for
approximately 95% of our packaging, based on the different lines of products that we
supply.
Year
SPG assessments
(% of packaging reviewed)*
*Target 100%
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2014
2013
2012
2011
95%
95%
90%
85%
3.4
G e ne r a l P r o g r e s s
Cospak uses a secure online system that allows us to conduct SPG reviews in a
systematic and compliant format, retaining all information flows between Cospak and
suppliers in a single medium.
Cospak has a documented purchasing procedure for procuring packaging which includes
environmental questions to which potential suppliers need to respond.
We continue to collaborate with our major customers to deliver a closed loop process
that will greatly reduce the amount of single trip packaging that arises on our customer’s
premises. This, together with collecting the used LDPE shrinkwrap for recycling at our
premises, ensures that our client has zero waste onsite from our activities. This initiative
has multiple commercial and environmental benefits for both Cospak and our customer.
In May 2014, an updated Environment Policy was signed off by our Managing Director
which states (in part):
As a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, Cospak is committed to the principles
of environmental sustainability and protection. Throughout our operations we strive to
minimise our impact on the environment, via sustainable procurement and the efficient
management of resources such as energy, transport and waste.
More broadly we continue to meet our APC obligations including:
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Make annual financial contributions to the Covenant Fund.
Implement policies or procedures to buy products made from recycled materials.
Take action, where appropriate, to reduce litter.
Assist the Covenant Council to respond to complaints (should they arise) from the
public about the design and use of packaging materials.
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4.1
Sustainable Packaging Guidelines
Pr o du c t Ran g e
Cartons and Dividers
Flexible Packaging
Glass Bottles and Jars
Plastic Containers
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Tin Products
Closures and Caps
4.2
Typ e s of Pa ck agi n g Us ed
Cospak’s main place in the supply chain is as a wholesale distributor and importer,
receiving product from packaging manufacturers. Cospak then stores and distributes to
customers who use them to pack their products – usually in the outer packaging
provided by the original manufacturer.
Cospak also manufactures plastic jars, bottles, jerricans and cubes. In New Zealand,
Cospak also manufactures plastic caps.
The main packaging items used by Cospak for transporting our packaging products are
cartons for repacking and stretch wrap for stabilising and protecting loads. More
broadly, Cospak uses the following types of packaging for distributing our packaging
products to customers:
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Corrugated cardboard boxes/shippers
Bottle dividers
HDPE carton liner bags
Pallet stretch wrap film
Packaging tapes
Pallets – reusable
Pallets – disposable
Plain labels (laser printed on site as required)
Invoice enclosed self-adhesive envelopes
Packaging is a cost to us and to our customer so we always strive to keep it to a
minimum within the constraints of ensuring that it does an effective job of protecting its
contents.
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5
Australian Packaging Covenant Commitment
Since 2010, Cospak has consistently allocated senior management resources and
support in meeting the Australian Packaging Covenant’s requirements including:
1.
2.
3.
The preparation of our initial Action Plan;
Development of four Annual Reports submitted to date;
Assignment of resources, and circulation of our Sustainable Packaging Guidelines
Assessments; and
Support for and input to this updated Action Plan to reflect the progress made
since the first APC reporting period.
4.
5.1
C oven an t C on ta ct O ffi c e r
Leanne Di Bartolo, Quality Manager, is Cospak’s Australian Packaging Covenant contact
officer and is responsible for Cospak’s overall response the Covenant obligations.
Leanne’s contact details are as follows:
Cospak Pty Ltd
1 Culverston Road
Minto NSW 2566
Tel: 02 8796 2731
Email: [email protected]
5.2
Sen i o r Man a g em en t En d o r s em en t
Leanne reports directly to the Procurement Manager, Mrs Noelle Bakirtzidis, on all
issues relating to the Covenant. This Action Plan has been endorsed by Mrs Noelle
Bakirtzidis.
5.3
Ou r AP C Te am
Cospak has identified the key departments and individuals who, as the APC Team, will
co-ordinate all tasks required to meet our ongoing APC obligations by implementing this
Action Plan.
Name
Responsibility
Noelle Bakirtzidis
Leanne Di Bartolo
Procurement Manager
Quality Manager
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6.1
Action Plan Tables
In t ro du cti on
The purpose of this Action Plan is to show how Cospak intends to continue to contribute
to the achievement of the Covenant’s goals and to meet Cospak’s obligations under the
Covenant. The Three main performance goals of the Covenant are:
1: Design – Optimise packaging to achieve resource efficiency and reduce
environmental impact.
2: Recycling – The efficient collection and recycling of packaging.
3: Product Stewardship – Demonstrated commitment to product stewardship.
In turn this Action Plan addresses all the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated
with the Covenant performance goals.
While milestones have been set against specific actions within each KPI section, Cospak
will continue to report annually on many of these Actions, even when the initial
Milestone date has been passed.
At the start of each section, we highlight specific outcomes achieved since 2010,
resulting from the implementation of the previous Action Plan (July 2010 – June 2015).
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6.2
D esi gn
Since 2010, in response to our APC obligations, three SPG assessments have been commenced, representing 95% of the packaging that we supply.
When procuring packaging, Cospak has documented policies and procedures, available via our Intranet, which include environmental questions to
which potential suppliers need to respond.
Cospak holds Certificate No: FS 520611 and operates a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 for the
following scope: For the procurement, manufacture, warehousing, supply and distribution of glass, rigid plastic, paper and associated packaging
products.
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* Where an initial action Milestone date has been met, but requires ongoing implementation, Cospak will continue to report annually on this action.
Covenant Performance Goals
Actions
Responsibility
Baseline Data
and
Key Performance Indicators
1. Design Goal: Optimise packaging to achieve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact
KPI 1. Proportion of signatories in
the supply chain implementing the
Sustainable Packaging Guidelines for
design or procurement of
packaging.1
1
Revise and update documented policy
and procedure for evaluating and
procuring packaging using the SPG
APC Team
No documented
procedure in
place.
Targets
Documented policy
and procedure
revised and updated
Milestones
Evidence
March 2012 –
Achieved*
Documented policy
and procedure
SPG assessment
documentation
Review all new products using the SPG
No SPG
assessment
procedure in place
100% reviewed.
June 2015 Achieved*
Review all existing products using the
SPG
No SPG
assessment
procedure in place
100% reviewed.
June 2015 Achieved*
SPG assessment
documentation
Revise and update new product
development (NPD) process
Existing NPD
process in place.
NPD process revised
and updated
March 2012 –
Achieved*
NPD documentation
Implement an adequate tool to record
and share the results of the SPG
reviews with various parties across the
organisation.
No system in
place.
System in place to
manage APC
compliance
requirements.
Dec 2011 –
Achieved
Centralised data
base in place.
Document and report any actual or
attempted changes to packaging
identified as part of reviews or
otherwise, where possible including
quantifiable data.
No formal review
documentation in
place.
Document
quantifiable changes
to packaging.
June 2016
Review
documentation.
Target: 70% of Covenant signatories with documented policies and procedures for evaluating and procuring packaging using the SPG or equivalent
Target: 70% of Covenant signatories assessing 100% of new packaging and 50% of existing packaging against the guidelines
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6.3
Re c ycl i n g
Recycling facilities are provided at all sites around the country. Wooden pallets and plastic skids used to make deliveries to one of our large
clients are returned to Cospak for re-use.
Our main cardboard product which we manufacture contains up to 90% recycled material, resulting in both commercial and environmental
benefits.
Cospak’s Environment Policy, which was endorsed by our Managing Director, references our commitment to sustainable procurement.
Actions
Responsibility
and
2. Recycling Goal: The efficient collection and recycling of packaging
KPI 3. Proportion of signatories with
on-site recovery systems for
recycling used packaging.
Maintain baseline data for on-site
waste and identify opportunities
to increase the amount of waste
that can be directed to the
recycling stream.
Formalise employee education
about recycling and waste
reduction.
Work with customers to
implement a program where
packaging and pallets can be reused.
APC Team
Baseline Data
Targets
Milestones
No baseline information
available.
Annual information
compared to the
baseline on a
continuous basis.
March 2012 –
Achieved*
Annual Reports
Existing Manual in place.
Include in induction
training.
Dec 2011 –
Achieved*
Induction
Handbook
Programs put in
place and
maintained.
June 2011 –
Achieved*
Annual Reports
No programs in place.
Evidence
Install and manage on-site
recycling facilities in all staff
office areas.
No facilities in place.
Facilities in place
and being used.
July 2010 Achieved*
Recycling
facilities in place
Identify items of secondary and
tertiary packaging which have
Existing procedures in place
to re-use packaging.
Ongoing
implementation of
June 2011 –
Achieved*
Warehouse
procedures
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potential for reuse as protective
packaging and utilise as such.
KPI 4. Proportion of signatories with
a policy to buy products made from
recycled packaging.
procedures.
Recover recyclable packaging
from obsolete products prior to
disposal, and recycle.
Existing procedures in place
to recover packaging.
Ongoing
implementation of
procedures.
July 2010 –
Achieved*
Warehouse
procedures
Develop a Buy Recycled Policy for
implementation throughout the
organisation.
No policy in place.
Develop and
implement a policy.
May 2014 –
Achieved*
Policy Document
Purchase recycled materials for
our manufacturing processes.
Purchasing process in place.
Purchase materials
with recycled
content.
July 2010 –
Achieved*
Review process
included as part of
SPG assessments.
July 2010 –
Achieved*
Conduct a review of glass and
cardboard suppliers to determine
the level of recycled product
used, with the aim of identifying
improvement opportunities.
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No review process in place.
Purchasing
procedure
SPG assessment
documentation
6.4
Pr o du c t St ewa rd sh i p
Cospak have documented policies and procedures, which include questions related to environmental considerations, to which potential
suppliers need to respond.
Cospak collaborates with a major client to ensure that the pallets and plastic skids used to deliver our products to the customer’s premises are
made available for Cospak to pick up and return to our plant for reuse.
In terms of our broader product stewardship commitments, we continue to make financial and stock donations to a number of charity
organisations each year.
As well, two of our logistics companies have a strong commitment to minimising their environmental impact of their operations and this will
be reflected in the transportation of our goods around the country.
One of our third party freight providers is committed to the continuous improvement of its environmental performance. Its Environmental
Management Framework includes energy and resource use, emissions and waste management, with the aim of meeting and exceeding its
goals in all these areas.
Another logistics company is aiming to become carbon neutral through efficiency measures and carbon offsetting initiatives.
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Actions
Responsibility
Baseline Data
and
3. Product Stewardship Goal: Demonstrated commitment to product stewardship
KPI 6. Proportion of signatories that
have formal processes for working
with others to improve packaging
design and recycling.
KPI 7. Proportion of signatories
demonstrating other product
stewardship outcomes for packaging.
Formulate a documented policy to
review all packaging against the
SPG and develop a suppliers
questionnaire to assist in
answering the questions raised in
the SPG
No policy or
questionnaire in
place.
Documented policy
and questionnaire
in place and being
implemented.
Investigate opportunities to
formalise supply contracts that
require take back and recycling of
packaging
No formal take back
clauses in
contracts.
Continue to work
with customers on
take back
opportunities.
Instigate regular meetings with
suppliers to discuss packaging
options, including responding to
the SPG assessment
requirements.
Regular meetings in
place.
Regular meetings in
place which include
SPG assessment
considerations.
Investigate other product
stewardship
Opportunities
Opportunities in
place but not being
reported.
Product
stewardship
opportunities in
place.
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APC Team
Targets
Milestones
March 2012 –
Achieved*
March 2012 –
Achieved*
Evidence
Documented
Policy and
questionnaire
Take back
procedures
documented
June 2016
Packaging
changes
recorded
June 2011 –
Achieved*
Annual
Reports
Actions
Responsibility
Baseline Data
and
3. Product Stewardship Goal: Demonstrated commitment to product stewardship
KPI 8. Reduction in the number of
packaging items in litter.
Targets
Milestones
Evidence
Site litter
management in
place.
Maintain litter
management
process across
the site.
July 2010 –
Achieved*
Site litter
management in
place for
accreditation
requirements
Manage litter in staff areas at all
sites.
Identify waste and
recycling bins for
staff break and
office areas.
Maintain and
manage waste
and recycling bins
for staff break
and office areas.
Advise clients about adding the
appropriate recycling and litter
disposal logos and phrases on its
packaging.
Review of existing
logos and phrases.
Include relevant
logos where
practical to do so.
July 2012 –
Achieved*
Communication
about logos and
phrases
Maintain litter patrol as part of
landscaping activities
Include litter
management in
landscaping
contract.
Maintain litter
management
activities in
contract.
July 2010 –
Achieved*
Review grounds
at NSW site.
Identify areas/activities on all
sites that have the highest litter
potential and initiate, improve or
maintain litter management
systems in those areas.
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APC Team
July 2010 –
Achieved*
Site litter
management in
place for
accreditation
requirements
Appendix 1 – Cospak Environment Policy
COSPAK
Environmental Policy Statement
As a signatory of the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC), Cospak is
committed to the principles of environmental sustainability and
protection. Throughout our operations we strive to minimize our impact
on the environment, via sustainable procurement and the efficient
management of resources such as energy, transport and waste.
Environmental responsibility is the cornerstone of Cospak’s
environmental policy. In order to honour this commitment, we shall
continue to:

Meet or exceed all our obligations with regard to
environmental legislation;

Strive for environmental best practice internally and throughout
our supply chain;

Investigate opportunities to improve energy efficiency and
minimize waste generated;

Promote environmental responsibility amongst staff;

Monitor our progress towards best practice.
We recognize that the successful implementation of this Policy depends
on cooperation at many levels and I would like to thank all staff,
partners and suppliers for their support thus far.
Rene Cabrera
Managing Director
Signed:
Date: 20 May 2014
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Signatory Name: Cospak Pty Ltd
The question numbers in this report refer to the numbers in the report template. Not all questions are displayed in
this report.
Status: Complete
The content in this APC Annual Report is hereby endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer, or equivalent officer of the
organisation.
Yes
5. Industry sector (please select 1 only):
Brand Owner / Wholesaler / Retailer
Packaging Manufacturer
Waste Management
Other - Commercial Organisation
Community Group
Industry Association
Government
Raw Material Supplier
Other:
7. Please indicate your organisation's reporting period:
Financial Year: 1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015
Calendar Year: 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015
8. Was your action plan extended or updated to cover the APC transitional year (01/07/2015 -30/06/2016)?
Yes
No
If yes, what is the period of your extended or updated action plan?
Start Date:
01/07/2015
End Date:
30/06/2016
Goal 1: Design
KPI 1: % of signatories with documented policies and procedures for evaluating and procuring packaging using the
SPGs or equivalent.
9. Does your company have documented policies and procedures for evaluating and procuring packaging using the
SPGs or equivalent?
Yes
No
Provide details of policies and procedures
The relevant policies and procedures are contained on the staff intranet under procedures and forms, with the
following sections available through the purchasing document:
2.1 – LOCAL PURCHASING
2.2 – OVERSEAS PURCHASING
2.7 – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
2.10 – PROCUREMENT
10. Of the types of packaging existing at the beginning of the reporting period, what percentage had been reviewed
using the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPG) by the end of the reporting period?
95
%
11. Have any new types of packaging been introduced during the reporting period?
Yes
No
12. If yes, of the new types of packaging introduced during the reporting period, what percentage have been
reviewed using the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPG) by the end of the reporting
%
13. Please indicate your progress this year towards achieving your annual targets and milestones for KPI 1
Target: According to your Action Plan, what did you set
out to do?
Actual: What did you achieve?
1.
Revise and update a documented policy and
procedure for evaluating and procuring packaging
using the SPG.
Cospak has documented policies and procedures,
available via our Intranet, which guide our
procurement of packaging. These include questions
related to environmental considerations to which our
potential suppliers must respond.
2.
Review all new packaging using the SPG assessment
process.
There was no new packaging introduced in 2015.
3.
Review all existing packaging using the SPG
assessment process.
Three SPG reviews were commenced in 2012 and
2013 bringing to almost 95% the total products
covered.
In 2016, we will make contact again with the relevant
packaging suppliers, requesting that they complete
and return an SPG questionnaire as part of the SPG
re-assessment process. This will be done so that we
can update the SPG information available to us.
4.
Revise and update new packaging development
process.
Various sections in our purchasing document, located
on the company’s intranet, have instructions for
potential suppliers to respond to specific
environmental considerations related to the
packaging being purchased.
This includes consideration of the use of recycling
materials in product packaging where possible, when
dealing with our suppliers.
5.
Implement an adequate tool to record and share the
results of the SPG reviews with various parties across
the organisation.
Cospak uses a secure, cloud based, database tool to
manage our information requirements related not only
to our broader APC obligations, but also specific SPG
packaging information. This tool is accessible to
relevant personnel within Cospak for sharing
information across the organisation.
14. Describe any constraints or opportunities that affected performance under this KPI
Current practice is to use the purchasing document located on the company’s intranet to ensure that
environmental considerations are taken into account when procuring packaging from suppliers. This includes a
Purchasing Checklist and Procedure which asks suppliers to respond to a number of environmental questions
regarding manufacturing processes, materials, etc.
In 2016 we will approach relevant suppliers with our SPG questionnaire seeking updated responses to the
packaging that we place on the Australian market.
All documentation relating to this approach will be stored on a secure, online database, access to which is
available to relevant staff members as required.
Goal 1: Design
KPI 1: % of signatories with documented policies and procedures for evaluating and procuring packaging using the
SPGs or equivalent.
Rating
Rating Comments
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Great job on having a policy in place for evaluating packaging using the SPGs and
reviewing 95% of existing products. You are progressing well in this area by having
a cloud based system to manage work related to the SPG reviews. Consider using
the findings from these reviews to structure targets and measure year on year
performance.
Goal 2: Recycling
KPI 3: % signatories applying on-site recovery systems for used packaging.
15. Do you have on-site recovery systems for recycling used packaging?
Yes at all facilities/ sites
Yes at some, but not all facilities/ sites
No
1.
out to do?
Maintain baseline data for on-site waste and identify
opportunities to increase the amount of waste that
can be directed to the recycling stream.
Four registered contractors, one of which is a
member of the APC, are engaged to manage our
waste and recycling streams.
Quarterly reports from these registered contractors,
containing information on tonnages of cardboard,
glass and plastics removed from site for recycling, is
held in-house due to the sensitive commercial nature
of these figures. However, these reports can be
made available for audit purposes.
In line with our stated environment policy, we
continue to strive to improve on the average ratio of
total recycling (Tonnes), to total waste (Tonnes)
removed from site which was 65% last year.
2.
Formalise employee education about recycling and
waste reduction.
An induction manual is issued to all new employees
starting work at Cospak which includes waste and
recycling operating procedures.
3.
Work with customers to implement a program where
packaging and pallets can be re-used.
Cospak reuses a significant number of pallets which
arrive with goods inwards for the delivery of goods
outwards.
As well, with one major customer we deal with, the
wooden pallets and plastic skids used to make
deliveries to this client are returned to Cospak for reuse.
The LDPE stretch film used to secure our deliveries to
this client is also returned for recycling.
Detailed records are kept of the pallets, skids and
LDPE returned for re-use or recycling.
In instances where pallets are unsuitable for re-use,
we engage a contractor to remove the pallets for
recycling. By doing this we have recycled 21,000kgs
of wood in 2015.
4.
Install and manage on-site recycling facilities in all
staff office areas.
At all our sites we have separate recycling and waste
only bins in all staff areas.
5.
Recover recyclable packaging from obsolete products
prior to disposal, and recycle.
Cospak removes obsolete product from the
packaging prior to disposal and recycle the packaging
wherever possible.
We have in place a re-use loop for wooden pallets and plastic skids used for deliveries to a major client. This
results in both financial and resource use savings in the delivery of the packaging. The LDPE used to secure
these packaging deliveries is also returned to Cospak for recycling.
We engage 4 registered contractors, one of which is a signatory to the APC, to remove waste and recycling
streams from our facilities.
Goal 2: Recycling
KPI 3: % signatories applying on-site recovery systems for used packaging.
Rating
Rating Comments
4
Well done, your responses in this section are very thorough and you are clearly
committed to recycling and reuse of packaging materials. To support ongoing
improvement, consider setting targets to reduce total waste generated and increase
the proportion of recycling.
KPI 4: Signatories implement formal policy of buying products made from recycled packaging.
18. Does your company have a formal policy of buying products made from recycled packaging?
Yes
No
Provide details of policies and procedures (including names of policies/ procedures)
In May 2014, an updated Environment Policy was signed off by our Managing Director which states (in part):
As a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, Cospak is committed to the principles of environmental
sustainability and protection. Throughout our operations we strive to minimise our impact on the environment, via
sustainable procurement and the efficient management of resources such as energy, transport and waste.
19. Is this policy actively used?
Yes
No
out to do?
1.
Develop a Buy Recycled Policy for implementation
throughout the organisation.
The Environment Policy, endorsed by our Managing
Director, references our commitment to sustainable
procurement.
2.
Purchase recycled materials for our manufacturing
processes.
Our main cardboard product which we manufacture
contains more than 90% recycled material, resulting
in both commercial and environmental benefits.
Most plastics that we manufacture have varying levels
of recycled content depending on the end use of the
packaging.
3.
Conduct review of glass and cardboard suppliers to
determine the level of recycled product used, with the
aim of identifying improvement opportunities.
Glass and cardboard packaging we purchase have
varying levels of recycled content, which will be
confirmed when we receive updated SPG
questionnaire responses from our suppliers.
Our current environment policy highlights the importance of undertaking sustainable procurement practices in
the company.
Cospak continues to supply plastic, cardboard and glass products with recycled content which provides both
commercial and environmental benefits to the consumer and for Cospak.
At our plastics manufacturing site, plastic off-cuts (tops and tails) are collected and then fed back through the
grinder and re-used in the plastic production of bottles and jars.
However, we must continue to manufacture jars and bottles with virgin plastic material for clients in the food
industry, where the plastics will come into direct contact with the food product.
Goal 2: Recycling
KPI 4: Signatories implement formal policy of buying packaging made from recycled products.
Rating
Rating Comments
3
Well done for having a Procurement Policy that is actively used. You are
demonstrating commitment to this KPI by purchasing cardboard materials with 90%
recyclable material. To support further improvement, consider setting targets for
increasing the proportion of procurement which includes recycled content.
Goal 3: Product Stewardship
KPI 6: % signatories with formal processes to work collaboratively on packaging design and / or recycling.
22. Does your company have formal processes in place for collaborating with other companies or organisations on
improved packaging designs and/or recycling which aims to reduce or eliminate waste?
Yes
No
Provide details of policies and procedures (including names of policies/ procedures)
Cospak continues to collaborate with one of our major clients to deliver a closed loop process that will greatly
reduce the amount of single trip packaging that arises on our client’s premises. This, together with collecting the
used LDPE shrinkwrap for recycling at our premises, ensures that our client has zero waste onsite from our
packaging supply activities. This initiative has multiple commercial and environmental benefits for both Cospak
and our customer.
1.
out to do?
Formulate a documented policy to review all
packaging against the SPG and develop a suppliers'
questionnaire to assist in answering the questions
raised in the SPG.
Cospak has documented policies and procedures to
guide packaging procurement. These include
questions related to environmental considerations, to
which potential suppliers must respond.
In 2016, Cospak will write to all its relevant suppliers
again to obtain updated SPG information via a
questionnaire. As we receive responses from
suppliers, these will be reviewed and then stored on
our online database tool. This information in the
database can be accessed by relevant staff
throughout the organisation.
2.
Investigate opportunities to formalise supply contracts
that require take back and recycling of packaging.
We have formal contracts in place with our waste and
recycling contractors.
Cospak has collaborated with a major client to ensure
that the pallets and plastic skids used to deliver our
product to the customer’s premises are made
available for Cospak to pick up and return to our plant
for reuse.
At the same time we also collect the LDPE shrinkwrap
for return to our premises for subsequent recycling.
In 2015, we managed our supply chain responsibilities by:
1. Meeting with our suppliers, both overseas and in Australia, during contract negotiations, including
discussing our SPG requirements for the packaging that they supply.
2. Assisting a major customer to work towards a zero waste outcome from the packaging we supply. A
significant number of wooden pallets and plastic skids are returned to our premises for reuse in the
delivery of our products. As well, LDPE shrink wrap is also collected from this customer’s premises to be
placed in our recycling facilities. Both the reuse and recycling initiatives result in commercial and
environmental benefits to both parties involved.
KPI 6: % signatories with formal processes to work collaboratively on packaging design and / or recycling.
Rating
Rating Comments
4
Well done on incorporating stewardship initiatives up and down the supply chain. It
is recommended that you set more specific targets around achieving measurable
outcomes from working with your supply chain.
KPI 7: % signatories showing other Product Stewardship outcomes.
out to do?
1.
Investigate other product stewardship opportunities.
We continue to make financial and stock donations to
a number of charity organisations throughout the
year, the number and level of support changing from
year to year.
2.
Identify broader sustainability opportunities
implemented by our third party freight providers.
One of our third party freight providers is committed to
the continuous improvement of its environmental
performance. Its Environmental Management
Framework includes energy and resource use,
emissions and waste management, with the aim of
meeting and exceeding its goals in all these areas.
Another logistics company is aiming to become
carbon neutral through efficiency measures and
carbon offsetting initiatives.
26. Since the beginning of the reporting period, has your company had any other outcomes related to product
stewardship?
Yes
No
If yes, please give examples of other product stewardship outcomes
Cospak’s environment policy, endorsed by the Managing Director, continues to commit the company, as a
signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, to the principles of environmental sustainability and protection,
including the efficient management of resources such as energy, transport and water.
Two of our logistics companies have a strong commitment to minimising the environmental impact of their
operations and this will be reflected in the transportation of our goods around the country.
We continue to make financial and stock donations to a number of charitable organisations throughout the year.
An environment policy statement, endorsed by our CEO and issued in May 2014, commits Cospak to the
principles of environmental sustainability and protection.
Two of our main freight providers have both stated strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and
minimising the impact of their operations on the environment. These practices will be reflected in the transport of
our products throughout the country.
KPI 7: % signatories showing other Product Stewardship outcomes.
Rating
Rating Comments
4
You have demonstrated a number of key stewardship initiatives, which has resulted
in strong performance in this KPI. In It is recommended that you consider ensuring
that the key sustainability activities your organisation is involved in outside of
packaging are captured within your action plan and reported against. Some
examples can be found here: http://bit.ly/1gZAxzT.
KPI 8: Reductions in packaging items in the litter stream.
1.
out to do?
Identify areas/activities on all sites that have the
highest litter potential and initiate, improve or maintain
litter management systems in those areas
Operating from our Head Office, plastics
manufacturing and main warehouse facilities in NSW,
with smaller offices and warehouses in each state,
Cospak ensures that all premises are clean and
presentable for our staff and visitors.
In addition, as part of our ISO 9001 accreditation, we
undertake audits and monthly OH&S inspections of
these sites, to ensure that good housekeeping
practices are in place providing a clean and safe
working environment for our staff.
We have had no complaints from neighbouring
properties with regard to any litter originating from our
sites.
Nor have we been approached by any local councils
where we are located with respect to our sites ever
causing a litter issue.
2.
Advise clients about adding the appropriate recycling
and litter disposal logos and phrases on its
packaging.
Cospak will encourage our customers to consider
including relevant environmental logos or “dispose of
responsibly” information on their packaging where
applicable.
3.
Manage litter in staff areas at all sites.
At all our sites we have separate recycling and waste
only bins in all staff areas to ensure that litter and
waste is minimised or eliminated.
4.
Maintain litter patrol as part of landscaping activities.
At our main warehouse and manufacturing site at
Minto, NSW, we employ a gardener to undertake site
landscaping activities, which includes ensuring litter is
minimised on site.
As part of our ISO 9001 accreditation, we ensure that our premises presents a clean and safe environment for
our employees to work in. This now includes monthly OH&S inspections of our sites across the country to ensure
that good housekeeping practices are in place, providing a clean and safe working environment for our staff.
As well, for our main NSW site, we employ a gardener for landscaping duties, which also includes picking up
litter should it occur on site.
For all our sites across the country, we have had no complaints from neighbours or local Councils with regard to
litter management issues, but would obviously respond to any such issues should they arise.
When responding to our customers’ packaging specifications, we shall advise them of our involvement in the
APC and, if information around recycling and responsible disposal of the packaging is not included in the
specification being quoted for, we shall highlight these issues to our customers.
KPI 8: Reductions in packaging items in the litter stream.
Rating
Rating Comments
4
Well done on ensuring your products are labelled and maintaining good practises to
avoid and remove litter from your site. You could improve your score in this area
by participating in litter reduction activities in your local community.
Your Experiences
This section lets you share with us any achievements, good news stories and areas of difficulties in making progress against
your plan and the Covenant goals and KPIs.
30. Key achievements or good news stories
We have completed a transitional Action Plan in response to the extension of the APC to the end of June 2016.
We anticipate that this transitional Action Plan will enable us to build on the signatory obligations achieved over
the past five years, as well as putting us in a good position to respond to the new Covenant when it comes into
force in the second half of 2016.
Cospak has documented policies and procedures, available via our Intranet, which guide our procurement of
packaging. These include questions related to environmental considerations to which our potential suppliers
must respond.
We have in place a re-use loop for wooden pallets and plastic skids used for deliveries to a major client. This
results in financial and resource use savings in the delivery of the packaging. The LDPE used to secure these
packaging deliveries is also returned to Cospak for recycling.
As part of our ISO 9001 accreditation, we ensure that our premises presents a clean and safe environment for
our employees to work in. This now includes monthly OH&S inspections of our sites across the country to ensure
that good housekeeping practices are in place, providing a clean and safe working environment for our staff.
Cospak continues to consider product stewardship issues in response to its APC obligations through
implementation of its Environment Policy which states:
As a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC), Cospak is committed to the principles of
environmental sustainability and protection. Throughout our operations we strive to minimize our impact on the
environment, via sustainable procurement and the efficient management of resources such as energy, transport
and waste.
31. Areas of difficulties in making progress against your plan, Covenant goals or KPIs
Summary of ratings:
2016 Rating
(0-5)
2015
comparison
2014
comparison
2013
comparison
2012
comparison
KPI 1
4
3
4
2
5
KPI 3
4
4
3
2
4
KPI 4
3
3
3
2
3
KPI 6
4
4
4
3
3
KPI 7
4
3
3
1
3
KPI 8
4
3
3
n/a
0
3.8
3.3
3.3
2.0
3.0
TBC
3.0
2.8
2.9
2.8
KPI
Average rating for this signatory
Average rating across all signatories
Well done on you performance against set targets this year, you have continually improved your policies and
processes year on year to achieve set targets, continue the good work. You may find it valuable to record yearly
performance in recycled content and litter reduction to track achievements and inform setting of future SMART
targets. A resource to help you is available here: http://bit.ly/1gZAxzT.
To improve your score further, you may find it valuable to consider contacting the APC for information on ways to
go beyond the basics and work with your peers on achieving improvements in packaging design, sustainability,
recycling, and litter reduction.

Signatory Name and Logo Here

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