Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in the packaging industry today. More major retailers are issuing mandates for brand owners to make packaging more environmentally friendly. It is important to consider the impact of sustainability on distribution channels and transit.
 
There are many factors to consider when developing a sustainability strategy for packaging and this presentation will explore the requirements, steps, and benefits to consider when developing a sustainability packaging strategy, such as:

• Meeting retailer requirements (Wal-Mart score card, Target, Amazon).
• The impact of sustainability methodologies such as use of recycled materials or light-weighting on distribution channels -Alignment with Corporate Social Responsibility strategies.
• Meeting consumer requirements/wishes (becoming increasingly important to consumer purchase decisions).
• Cost savings (sustainable solutions may be more cost-effective solutions).
• Provide a consistent framework for packaging sustainability across brands and the company.