Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

IPG has fully adopted the Cradle to Cradle® design principles as the foundation of their sustainability strategy. Leading the packaging industry with twelve product group certifications, IPG has worked with MBDC to certify products manufactured in four countries, representing a significant proportion of their products by revenue. By 2025, IPG aims to have 75% of their products by revenue C2C certified. The highest level of certification achieved is Gold for IPG’s PaperSpace X-Fill product.

“When asked to describe IPG’s philosophy around sustainability in a single word my answer is this—commitment. We demonstrate this commitment in a number of ways including: becoming a signatory to The Climate Pledge and SBTi, increasing our family of Cradle to Cradle Certified® products, signing the CEO Action Pledge and CEO Water Mandate, and committing to zero waste strategies in all our manufacturing facilities. Our Sustainable Value Networks, modeled after the key pillars of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program, are the engine that drives our sustainability program forward as we fulfill our commitment to being a sustainability leader in packaging and protective packaging solutions.” Jay Bolus, VP of Sustainability, IPG

IPG has a multi-faceted approach to address their impact on our climate. Following the Cradle to Cradle principles, they work at the corporate and facility levels to identify opportunities to use energy effectively, increase the use of renewable energy, and decrease GHG emissions across the value chain. Current efforts include participation in the US Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge and the Science-Based Targets initiative. These actions support IPG’s goals to have a minimum 50% renewable energy use by 2030 and be net carbon zero by 2040.

IPG’s Sustainable Product Design and Development Vision is guided by the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Material Health Assessment Methodology. Cross-functional teams work with MBDC to inventory, assess and optimize materials throughout the product development process.

IPG develops products for the circular economy, with a publicly-stated goal of 75% of their packaging products, by revenue, to be recyclable, reusable or compostable 2025 and
100% by 2030. Work continues to expand the use of renewable materials and drive demand for recycled content by including post-consumer content in their products.

IPG has an established culture of safety and community stewardship. While continuing to increase their positive impact in the communities where they operate, working to investigate and improve social and environmental impacts across the lifecycle of all products.

IPG’s Water Conservation Team was established to allow operations leaders to share best practices and accelerate progress towards the goal to reduce annual water consumption by 2.5%. MBDC assists in data collection on supply chain water impact and verifies final manufacturing water use during site visits.

Clean Air & Climate Protection

Material Health

Product Circularity

Social Fairness

Water & Soil Stewardship