Within the framework of its ESG strategy, Lecta, a European manufacturer and distributor of specialty paper for labels and flexible packaging, is committed to reducing overall waste generation, increasing levels of reuse and recycling, and achieving increasingly efficient production processes. In its strategic sustainability targets for 2030, Lecta has established key performance indicators (KPIs) that ensure a transparent assessment of its progress in this regard.

Management of process waste is performed in collaboration with trusted partners, to ensure compliance with current regulations and sustainable disposal as well as maximize possibilities of reuse. The majority of Lecta’s waste is specific to pulp and paper manufacturing and as such is included in the European list of non-hazardous waste. This includes sludge from wastewater treatment.

Lecta’s latest Sustainability Report shows the significant progress the company has made in waste management, achieving a 97.8% waste recovery rate. In some mills, up to 100% of sludge is reused, for example as fertilizer for the agriculture sector. This achievement underscores Lecta’s firm commitment to protecting the environment, the circular economy and sustainable development.