ESG report

Why was the report created?

We have voluntarily decided to prepare and transparently publish our first ESG report, even though this is not yet required by legislation. We want to show our customers, partners and employees that we take our responsibility to people and the planet seriously.

Who are we?

• Traditional Czech printing house with more than 140 years of history.
• 350 employees, 13 billion labels per year, 830 clients in 23 countries.
• We focus on packaging for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other industries.

A dual view of sustainability

To know where to focus, we look at sustainability from two sides:

1. How changes in the world affect us – rising energy prices, customer demands for eco-friendly packaging, EU legislation.
2. How our activities affect the world around us – emissions, waste, working conditions, packaging safety.

Our sustainability priorities

Environment

• We measure our carbon footprint – 6 225 tCO₂e in 2024 (Scope 1: direct emissions, Scope 2: indirect emissions from energy).
• We invest in modern technologies: new energy-saving machines, cogeneration units, photovoltaic plan.
• Target: lower energy consumption, less waste, more recyclable packaging, 30% reduction in carbon footprint by 2030.

People and society

• Fair working conditions, collective agreement for all employees.
• Average length of employment 11 years
• Low accident rate (0 fatalities).
• Support for training – 74 training courses and 500 000 CZK. CZK per year in people development.
• Intensive social dialogue.

Customers and partners

• We produce health-safe packaging, especially for food and beverages
• We hold quality certification (BRCGS, FSC, ISO 14001).
• Transparent communication and zero product recalls in 2024.

Company culture and ethics

• We actively promote equal opportunities and diversity.
• We adhere to the Code of Ethics, fair business principles and zero tolerance for corruption.

Added value of a voluntary ESG report

• Trust: we show customers and partners that we take our responsibilities seriously.
• Preparing for the future: we are ready for tightening legislation (EU CSRD, Green Deal).
• Competitive advantage: customers are increasingly demanding greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable packaging – we offer them solutions today.
• Employee motivation: openness and accountability increase people’s pride in their work.

Full text of the ESG report

The full ESG report of OTK printing & packaging a.s. can be downloaded here.