Sustainability Report
2023
Hear From Gary Smith,
BioPak CEO
“The past year has seen incredible growth for BioPak as we continue to work closely with our valued partners, customers and the wider community to champion circularity across the globe. In 2024, we’re keeping up the momentum with incredibly ambitious goals, growth plans and activities for the year ahead. Thank you for being a part of our journey – together, we are one step closer to a world without waste.”
Gary Smith
Our Five Pillars Towards a Circular Economy
These five pillars are the foundation of our mission – a world without waste. We’re disrupting the take, make, waste model and leading the way towards a truly circular economy.
Use rapidly renewable, reclaimed, and plant-based raw materials
Adopt a transparent, responsible and ethical supply chain – always
Look beyond carbon offsets through our Emissions Reduction Plan
Take responsibility for product disposal and end-of-life
Protect the environment and give back to the community
BioPak By The Numbers
January to December 2023
We use business as a force for good – socially and environmentally. In 2023, we continued supporting our charity existing partners, and together we’ve planted trees and fed those in need. We have also onboarded a new charity, MedEarth, that positively impacts lives in developing countries. Overall, through the BioPak Give Back Fund we have dedicated our time, energy and a total of AUD $4,735,014 since 2012.
23,624 Tonnes
of Plastic Avoided
Choosing more sustainable alternatives to finite fossil-based plastics helps fight plastic pollution
28,765 Trees
Rescued and Planted
Trees planted with Rainforest Rescue, Greenfleet and Ecologi. Trees sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
148,622 Meals
Donated
Feeding people in need with not-for-profit food rescue organisations OzHarvest, KiwiHarvest and Worcester Food Bank.
133,515 Lives
Impacted
MedEarth recovers usable medical supplies destined for landfill and redistributes them throughout developing countries.
Powered by Passionate People
We’re powered by industry leaders, who are dedicated to pushing boundaries, driving sustainability, and redefining what’s possible in packaging. With expertise and enthusiasm fuelling every project, we’re committed to creating a more sustainable future, one innovative product at a time.
214
Dedicated full-time employees, a 26% increase from last year
47
New staff
40%
of our leadership is female
62%
of the total BioPak workforce is female
Supported By Game-Changing Businesses
Our positive impact wouldn’t be possible without our loyal customers – we recognise and value every single business that joins forces with us. In 2023, we continued to expand our customer base, welcoming on board game-changing businesses from around the world that are choosing to put the planet first.
BioPak, A Global Movement
What began as a grassroots initiative in 2006 is now a globally recognised brand, embraced by distributors and customers around the world. We expanded our reach in 2023.
The Proof is in Our Client’s Success
Our Commitment Has Been Recognised
We’ve earned several awards across a range of categories, including sustainability, product stewardship and customer service. This shows our commitment to responsible materials and disposal, innovation and quality, as well as exceptional customer support. Here are some of our awards from 2023.
