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Plastic packaging manufacturer RETAL has published its eighth annual Sustainability Report, sharing its environmental, social and governance performance for 2025.
The report reflects RETAL’s approach to sustainability as a journey of continual development, with practical actions across its operations supporting both its own long-term performance and the sustainability goals of its customers.
A key 2025 achievement is RETAL’s CDP Climate Change score of B, reflecting its continued focus on climate disclosure and action.
Providing customers with reliable product-level environmental data remains an important focus. RETAL uses the Pilario life-cycle assessment modelling tool, including a PET-specific module, supporting customers in understanding the impact of different material, recycled content and production choices.
Renata Smataviciene, Quality & Sustainability Director at RETAL, says, “Our eighth Sustainability Report demonstrates the value of continually developing our approach. We are proud of the progress we have made while recognising that sustainability requires ongoing work, measurement and improvement. By strengthening our own business and working closely with our customers, we continue to identify practical opportunities to make a positive difference.”
For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar, RETAL Senior Marketing Manager maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com
RETAL PA will welcome visitors to PackExpo International 2026 in Chicago, where the team will demonstrate how its combination of North American manufacturing, global expertise and advanced processing technologies helps customers develop high-quality PET packaging solutions.
Part of the multinational RETAL Group, RETAL PA combines more than a decade of manufacturing experience in North America with access to over 800 industrially proven packaging designs developed across Europe. Supported by advanced PET and rPET processing technologies, barrier expertise and lightweighting capabilities, the company delivers packaging solutions for a wide range of applications, including those with demanding technical and quality requirements.
"Processing is one of our greatest strengths," says Sales Manager Andy Ott. "Exceptional product quality starts with exceptional processing. Whether customers are developing packaging for standard or highly sensitive applications, we have the technical expertise to help. We encourage visitors to bring their questions to our stand; from processing and material selection to barrier technology and lightweighting, our team will be happy to discuss the best solution for their application."
Manufacturing in North America also enables RETAL PA to offer short lead times, flexible supply and responsive local support, while drawing on the resources and expertise of the wider RETAL Group.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet RETAL specialists from both the United States and Europe, providing access to expertise across packaging design, processing, materials and commercial development.
"PackExpo is an excellent opportunity to bring together experts from across RETAL," says Darius Janulionis, CEO & President at RETAL PA. "Our colleagues from the US and Europe will be available throughout the exhibition to discuss customers' packaging challenges, share technical expertise and explain how RETAL's global capabilities can support projects from concept through to commercial production.”
Visit RETAL PA at PackExpo International 2026 at booth #W-24118 with free registration Comp Code 41C72.
For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar, RETAL Senior Marketing Manager maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com
Our sales associate at RETAL PA Jacki Yesho has been nominated for the Plastics News Women Breaking the Mold special edition.
While the shortlist has yet to be announced, we do know that Jacki’s nomination is very strong and perfectly reflects her positive contribution to the successful RETAL PA sales team.
The nomination highlights how Jacki’s impressive career at RETAL PA has developed thanks to a combination of hard work, dedication, and support from Donora’s management team.
We are particularly pleased that the form gave us an opportunity to show how Jacki’s varied customer service and sales career before joining RETAL has been harnessed, with training and encouragement bringing out the unique aspects of her joyful character and negotiation capabilities. As Jacki says, ‘Make a friend first and the rest will follow naturally’.
RETAL has been awarded an A- score in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), recognising the company’s approach to supplier engagement and climate management across the packaging value chain.
The result follows RETAL’s 2025 CDP Climate Change disclosure score of B.
The CDP SEA evaluates companies in areas including governance, climate targets, Scope 3 emissions, and supplier engagement.
As a manufacturer of PET preforms, closures, films and packaging solutions, RETAL works closely with suppliers and partners across its value chain on transparency, emissions reduction and sustainability reporting.
The assessment also recognises RETAL’s approach to including sustainability criteria within procurement and supplier management processes.
Elena Ralchenko, Sustainability Engineer at RETAL, said, “Our CDP SEA score recognises the importance of supplier engagement, transparency and climate management across the value chain. It also supports increasing customer expectations around sustainability reporting, robust emissions data, and supply chain visibility.”
For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar, RETAL Senior Marketing Manager maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com
We are pleased to share the recent publication of our partnership with UK food and beverage packaging supplier Viscose, whose varied portfolio includes tethered closures from RETAL in a range of standard and bespoke colours.
Read the article here, as published in Sustainable Packaging News https://spnews.com/an-easy-yes/
RETAL has recorded strong progress in its latest EcoVadis sustainability assessment, achieving an overall score of 68%, an increase of three points year on year.
This result places RETAL in the top 23% of all companies assessed globally, bringing it closer to its medium-term target of 75%. The improved performance reflects continued focus on embedding sustainability across operations, governance and value chain activities.
The strongest gains were achieved in RETAL’s most material areas, with scores of 75% in Environment and 68% in Labour & Human Rights. In addition, EcoVadis has recognised RETAL as a Carbon Management Leader, underlining the company’s structured and measurable approach to climate-related actions.
Chief Sustainability Officer Emmanuel Duffaut says, “We’re pleased to see our continued progress confirmed by EcoVadis, particularly in Environment and Labour & Human Rights, which are central to how we operate as a responsible packaging producer. Being recognised as a Carbon Management Leader reinforces our commitment to transparency, continuous improvement and delivering credible sustainability performance for our customers.”
For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar, RETAL Senior Marketing Manager maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com
Starting sustainability in 2026 off strong, RETAL confirms it has maintained its climate change B score from CDP for the second year.
With a B score in Climate Change Management and B- for Water Management, RETAL Chief Sustainability Officer Emmanuel Duffaut explains how this shows continued sustainability leadership in the plastic packaging sector. “CDP is strict and respected as a transparent and demanding disclosure tool. The last revision of their scoring methodology in 2024 once again raised the standard higher. We are proud that RETAL has maintained either a B or A score for the past four years, proving that we’re really making a difference.”
Emmanuel and his team are on hand to discuss how working with RETAL as a sustainable plastic packing partner supports global and local FMCG brands in reaching their own ESG targets. “RETAL consistently shows leadership in climate change management, with our performance across the CDP scoring categories reflecting the strength of our actions and commitment to mitigating impact and managing risks. We are happy to share with all our stakeholders how this commitment works in practice, and my regular email newsletter is an easy way to get more information.” Contact Emmanuel directly to join the mailing list emmanuel.duffaut@retalgroup.com
For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar, RETAL Senior Marketing Manager maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com
Multinational packaging producer RETAL welcomed visitors from across Europe and beyond to its stand at Drinktec 2025, ‘the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry’, held in Munich, Germany, from 15th – 19th September. The event, which attracted about 60,000 professionals from over 170 countries, provided a global platform for RETAL to highlight its latest packaging innovations.
RETAL’s new 2.70g ultra-lightweight closure for returnable glass bottles, developed at RETAL Baltic Films in Lithuania, was presented at Drinktec. Designed for medium carbonated beverages and ambient filling, the closure combines material reduction with reliable performance and consumer convenience. Visitors also explored RETAL’s wider portfolio, including preforms with up to 100% rPET, tethered and non-tethered closures, and digital tools for sustainability and efficiency.
Maria Jarrar, RETAL’s Senior Marketing Manager EU & US says, “Drinktec is a valuable opportunity to meet with global customers, share our latest innovations, and discuss how RETAL can support the industry’s sustainability journey. This year’s show was bigger and better than ever, and it was great for our innovations and team of experts to right in the middle of it.”
RETAL’s strong presence at Drinktec reflects its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across the beverage industry. With a focus on lightweighting, circular design, and renewable energy, the company continues to support customers in meeting regulatory requirements and sustainability targets while ensuring packaging performance and reliability.
Jarrar adds, “Thank you to everyone that visited our stand, and to the Drinktec organisers for such a dynamic event. We look forward to continuing the interesting conversations we started as we combine our capabilities with our customers’ expectations in the coming months.”
For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar on maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com
RETAL publishes its seventh annual Sustainability Report this week, highlighting clear progress in embedding sustainability across its global operations.
Key achievements in 2024 include setting more ambitious GHG reduction targets, clear progress towards these targets, expanding the use of renewable electricity with seven out of ten plants operating at 100 percent, increasing recycled content with 58,000 tonnes of recycled PET processed, improving our Social and Governance action and reinforcing accountability by joining the UN Global Compact, alongside maintaining strong third-party ratings.
Emmanuel Duffaut, RETAL Chief Sustainability Officer, says, “This report highlights just how far RETAL has come since I joined in 2018; it’s proof of the consistent dedication from our top management in embedding sustainability as a strategic priority. In 2024, we took further steps to address major environmental impacts, while never losing sight of our holistic sustainability management promise by fully addressing all the topics that are material to RETAL.”
As an industry leader in sustainable plastic packaging, RETAL continues to demonstrate ongoing, provable results that strengthen its role as a trusted partner for global food and beverage brands.
To read and download the 2024 Sustainability Report, please visit https://www.retalgroup.com/csr-at-retal/
To discuss this report, contact Emmanuel Duffaut directly by email emmanuel.duffaut@retalgroup.com For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar, RETAL Senior Marketing Manager maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com
At the recent PETnology 2025 Conference, RETAL’s Regional Production Director, Dainius Staniulis, shared how the company is combining technical expertise, targeted investment, and a commitment to sustainability to lead the way in reliable, high-performance rPET packaging solutions for global food and beverage brands.
In a session titled "The Path to rPET Processing – Innovation & Solutions," Staniulis highlighted the increasing demands placed on packaging converters by recent EU regulations, including the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), both of which mandate higher thresholds for recycled content in plastic packaging.
Staniulis says, “Meeting ambitious recycled content targets in food-grade applications goes way beyond legislative box ticking. It’s a full-scale transformation in how we source, process and optimise material."
Recognising that rPET supply often varies in grade, consistency, and quality, RETAL has invested in proprietary technologies and enhanced process standards to ensure a stable and high-performing rPET offering that supports both sustainability goals and commercial competitiveness.
The presentation included insights from the importance of early detection of risks, process adaptation and standardisation, and smart use of in-house software and RETAL’s own patent-pending technology
With technical excellence, deep market knowledge, and a growing portfolio of certified rPET solutions, Staniulis’s presentation at this year’s Petnology Conference explains how RETAL continues to be a strategic partner for brands navigating the complexities of sustainable packaging legislation.
For further information, please contact Maria Jarrar, RETAL Senior Marketing Manager maria.jarrar@retalgroup.com