Sustainability
Varna approaches sustainability through practical, steady improvements that reduce impact while maintaining performance. Our focus is on refining materials, processes, and energy use, while responsibly advancing recyclable and recycled-content packaging where appropriate.
Improving Packaging for What’s Ahead
We view sustainability as an ongoing responsibility. Our focus is on making steady, practical improvements that reduce environmental impact while maintaining the performance and reliability our customers expect. This includes refining materials, improving resource and energy use, and designing solutions with lower waste and higher recyclability.
25%of factory power from on-site solarOur Sustainability Progress Path
Each stage of our sustainability work builds on the one before it. These activities outline our completed initiatives, current focus areas, and long-term goals for responsible, measurable progress.
- Installed a CI flexo line with an auto-wash unit and recycled-solvent system that cut solvent and ink waste
- Added automatic ink-viscosity control to hold colour and reduce material waste
- Implemented lean manufacturing to cut material waste
- Shifted to food-safe inks and adhesives that lower environmental impact
- 25% of our factory’s power consumption is generated through solar energy
- Trained 250+ employees in safety and lean practices
- Built an equal-opportunity workplace with a young, diverse team, most under 35
- Developing mono-material, recyclable packaging solutions
- Reducing internal scrap rates through continuous improvement
- Partnering with customers to design lighter-weight packs
- Transitioning to additional power to reduce grid dependency
- Investing in energy-efficient machinery to cut CO₂ emissions
- Exploring and piloting bio-based, compostable packaging options for niche applications
- Collaborating with FMCG brands and recyclers to build circular-economy models for flexible packaging in Sri Lanka
- Committing to reduce the carbon footprint per ton of packaging by 2030
Our Sustainability Goals
Our sustainability goals align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), guiding how we refine materials, processes, and partnerships. Each reflects our commitment to responsible progress, long-term value, and packaging that supports people and the environment.
- We work to reduce waste and optimise resources across our operations and packaging solutions. Responsible Consumption & Production.
- We continue to improve energy use and invest in processes that help lower carbon emissions. Climate Action.
- We advance flexible packaging through steady innovation, technical refinement, and improved manufacturing capabilities. Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.
- We uphold fair work practices, safe workplaces, and skill development, maintaining zero tolerance for forced labour, child labour, and modern slavery throughout our operations and supply chain. Decent Work & Economic Growth.
- We collaborate with customers, suppliers, and recyclers to drive shared progress across the value chain. Partnerships for the Goals.
- We prioritise food-safe materials and processes to ensure products remain protected and compliant. Good Health & Well-Being (via Food-Safety Packaging).
- We support equal opportunity and inclusive workplaces that enable fair participation and growth across all genders. Gender Equality.
