Hinojosa Highlights Growth, Sustainability Progress and International Expansion in 2025 Sustainability Report

Hinojosa Packaging Group has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining its environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress alongside business growth, international expansion and investments in innovation. The report details the company's sustainability strategy, operational performance and long-term roadmap toward achieving net-zero emissions.

The report states that 2025 marked a significant milestone for the company following the full acquisition of ASV Packaging and the launch of Hinojosa Folding Packaging France, expanding the group's operations to 24 production plants across Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. Hinojosa's workforce exceeded 3,100 employees, strengthening its presence across Southern Europe while maintaining its proximity-based operating model.

According to the report, Hinojosa generated €848 million in turnover, a 6.8% increase compared with 2024. The company produced 317,459 tonnes of recycled paper and 1,326 million square metres of cardboard, while employing 3,123 people, representing workforce growth of 7.25% year over year. The company's business serves a diversified customer base including industry (37%), food (28%), agriculture (21%), ceramics (6%), beverages (4%) and other sectors (4%).

The company reaffirmed its commitment to its 2030 Sustainability Plan, which is structured around three strategic pillars: Climate Action, Circular Economy, and People, supported by a governance and monitoring framework. The plan aligns with Hinojosa's broader Momentum 2024–2026 strategy and focuses on measurable environmental, social and governance objectives.

As part of its climate strategy, Hinojosa confirmed that its greenhouse gas reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 60% by 2030, reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42%, source 100% renewable electricity by 2030, and achieve SBTi Net-Zero Standard by 2050, representing a 90% reduction across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 compared with the 2020 baseline. The company also plans to ensure that 80% of emissions from purchased goods and services are covered by suppliers with SBTi targets by 2028.

During 2025, Hinojosa implemented several emission-reduction initiatives across its operations. These included replacing gas boilers with more efficient systems, recovering industrial waste heat, expanding the use of renewable-energy-powered transport, deploying electric heavy goods vehicles and introducing a sustainable employee mobility programme. The company reported achieving a 95–100% reduction in carbon emissions on one of its Spanish inter-plant transport routes, while 100% of its leased heavy goods vehicle fleet in France now operates on biofuels, reducing transport-related greenhouse gas emissions in the country by 70%.

The report highlights circular economy initiatives across the business. Hinojosa states that 100% of its facilities hold FSC® and PEFC Chain of Custody certifications, ensuring traceability of certified raw materials. The company reports that 86.6% of raw materials originate from recycled sources, 29% of water consumed is reclaimed water, and 100% of paper and cardboard waste generated is reused through its own paper mills. The business also continues investing in technologies that improve fibre recovery and reduce waste throughout production.

Hinojosa also expanded customer-focused sustainability tools, including the launch of a carbon footprint calculator designed to help customers measure and reduce product-related emissions. The company continues to develop sustainable packaging solutions for agriculture, food, beverages, foodservice, consumer goods, industrial applications and e-commerce, while supporting plastic reduction through products such as Halopack trays and other fibre-based alternatives.

The company reported continued recognition from independent sustainability assessment organisations. In 2025, Hinojosa retained its EcoVadis Gold Medal while improving its overall score, placing the company among the top 5% of rated companies worldwide. It also improved its CDP Climate Change rating from C to B, achieved a B- rating for CDP Forests, and received a B rating in its first CDP Water disclosure. The company also continues participating in SEDEX and SMETA audits to strengthen transparency across its value chain.

Governance remains a central element of the company's sustainability strategy. During 2025, Hinojosa maintained a governance framework supported by ESG policies covering sustainability, responsible procurement, human rights, safety, quality, environmental management, communications and training. The company also approved a new Living Wage Policy, complementing its Human Rights Policy and Code of Conduct.

The report notes that Hinojosa continues to support the United Nations Global Compact and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The company states that it became the first business in its sector to receive AENOR certification recognising its integration of sustainability and contribution to the SDGs within its long-term strategy.

Innovation and digital transformation remain strategic priorities. Hinojosa reported continued investment in artificial intelligence through its AI Lab, supporting packaging design, operational efficiency, supply chain optimisation and customer service. The company also invested approximately €1.3 million in employee training during 2025, expanded its Metatop international training programme into France, continued its Graduates Programme and strengthened collaboration with Valencia Polytechnic University through its academic chair.

The report concludes that Hinojosa's strategy combines business growth, circular economy principles, decarbonisation, responsible governance and investment in people as the company continues expanding its sustainable packaging operations across Southern Europe.