Stoelzle Glass Group stands as a premier manufacturer of high-quality primary packaging glass, catering to a diverse array of sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, spirits, perfumery, cosmetics, and food & beverages.
Glass, made entirely from natural raw materials, is ideal for pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging. Recognising glass as one of the most sustainable packaging materials, Stoelzle’s commitment to environmental responsibility is evident in their gold status in the EcoVadis sustainability rating, achieved for the third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition places Stoelzle in the top five percent of evaluated companies, underscoring their dedication to decarbonisation, continuous innovation, and environmental protection, highlighting the significant strides they have made over the past years.
As an energy-intensive industry, Stoelzle has set scientifically based decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s ambitious goals include a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, aiming for net zero by 2050. Stoelzle is one of the few European glass manufacturers with climate targets recognised by SBTi.
The company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy focuses not only on environmental goals but also includes social aspects and the supply chain. Energy savings, the transition to renewable energy, and decarbonisation are central concerns. Over the past years, the Group has implemented substantial projects at their Pharma production site in Köflach, Austria, such as a process and energy management system, significantly improving energy efficiency and achieving energy savings. Municipal water consumption was reduced by around 50% through targeted measures during the refurbishment of the furnace. Since 2020, Stoelzle has installed large rooftop photovoltaic systems on warehouses and office buildings, producing approximately 3,610 MWh of green electricity per year. The inclusion of cullet, or recycled glass, helps minimise the use of primary raw materials and reduce the carbon footprint through energy savings.
