Pregis earns ISCC Plus certifications

Pregis, a Chicago-based developer of flexible packaging and protective packaging solutions, has achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus certifications at its facilities in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and Visalia, California. The company says these certifications are a notable addition to its growing list of ISCC Plus-certified locations in the Netherlands and North America.

The third-party certification verifies mass balance chain of custody and traceability from raw materials to finished products. Given this, Pregis says it can produce films classified as advanced recycled (circular, bio-circular and/or bio-based).

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“Obtaining ISCC Plus certifications for two additional facilities is a pivotal step in furthering our circular economy goals,” Pregis Chief Sustainability Officer Ryan Wolcott says. “This certification validates our ongoing investments in product development and our commitment to sustainability and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. This step represents one more path toward overcoming plastic waste and our goals of incorporating recycled content into our products through both mechanically recycled and advanced recycled sources.”

Earlier this year, Pregis launched a high-pressure, high-performance cushioning film using 80 percent postconsumer recycled content generated from mechanically recycled resins. The company says its ability to engineer film formulations that align closely with customers’ sustainability and performance objectives maintains its position as an industry innovator.

Pregis adds that its efforts to achieve the certifications are consistent with its aim to “protect, preserve and inspire,” underscoring its commitment to delivering sustainable products while fostering a circular economy. The company says it is continuing to refine its commitment to end-to-end supply chain excellence and advancing sustainable material technologies.