Sustainability Archive - Page 4 of 6 - Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel

January 4th, 2024

The PKV mourns the loss of Mr. Jürgen Evers

He shaped PKV like few others: We are sad to say goodbye to our former managing director and partner Jürgen Evers.

December 15th, 2023

On the road to transformation: PKV sustainability report for 2022

With data from 2022, the current PKV sustainability report documents an interim status with regard to the company’s responsibility for people, society and sustainable production. Further plans for PKV’s path to climate neutrality have long been underway.

April 18th, 2023

Funding from Hanover for joint project between PKV and OOWV

Ein weiterer wichtiger Schritt auf dem Weg zu aufbereitetem Abwasser für die industrielle Nutzung: Nach erfolgreicher Pilotphase bekommt das Projekt Water ReUse von PKV und Wasserverband OOWV 500.000 Euro Fördergeld.

February 16th, 2023

Made from PKV material: World’s first carton wine bottle wins innovation award

The world’s first and so far only carton wine bottle consists of 94% Varel recycled products. The British manufacturer has now won international packaging innovation awards with it.

February 14th, 2023

Two new plants: PKV significantly expands use of solar power

Two new photovoltaic systems are being built on PKV’s hall roofs. Their green electricity helps to reduce the use of natural gas

September 29th, 2022

Sustainability Project “Blühendes Gewerbe”: We are part of it!

Developing unused areas in company property as naturally as possible is the aim of a cooperative project in Friesland that was launched in 2022. PKV is also involved – and our contribution is impressive.