INX International Ink Co. has published and made available its 2024 Sustainability Report. Bryce Kristo, INX President and CEO, says investing in next-generation technologies, strengthening partnerships throughout the value chain, navigating ever-changing regulatory issues, and refining best-in-class practices are some of the vital areas the company is focused on to make a measurable impact.
“Last year marked a significant period of progress and innovation for us,” said Kristo. “In 2024, we intensified our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our global operations. We also implemented initiatives to enhance our resource efficiency, and advanced the development of cutting-edge, environmentally friendly product lines that empower our customers to achieve their sustainability objectives. These accomplishments are the result of rigorous target-setting, cross-functional collaboration, and a culture that prioritizes transparency and accountability.”
Key takeaways
The INX report includes takeaways that range from details about the Sakata INX Vision 2030 and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Standout portions include its Circular Economy objectives and energy efficiency project.
Circularity and Waste Management | “We have initiatives to increase the post-consumer recycled (PCR) content of our plastic packaging by enhancing the recyclability of plastic through fine washable ink labels. Optimize return logistics within an industrial symbiosis framework to support material recovery. Through
close collaboration with recycling partners, we are reducing reliance on single-use packaging and fostering innovative take-back programs for spent coatings containers.
“Within our own operations, we continue to drive lean manufacturing practices including closed-loop solvent recovery and onsite material recovery from waste to support our ambition of achieving zero waste to landfill. These efforts, combined with strategic partnerships across our value chain, reinforce our product stewardship commitments and ensure that our packaging solutions not only meet performance
requirements but also uphold our environmental objectives.”
Energy efficiency optimization project | 90% of total electricity consumed in 2024 was generated from the grids. The reduction in energy consumption resulted from various TPM continuous improvement initiatives, including heat recovery projects, energy benchmarking to optimize operational efficiency, and shutdown management. These efforts also focused on minimizing process variation and enhancing overall efficiency.”
“We are committed to deeply integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring it drives value creation while safeguarding the environment and the well-being of our employees, customers, and communities,” said Kristo.
In addition to accessing this report on the website, information about sustainable INX products and a complete resource library with case studies, white papers, and other reports can be downloaded.
