Swiss aseptic packaging systems and solutions provider SIG and other companies with science-based climate goals have issued a joint statement calling on governments around the world to align all economic aid and COVID-19 support measures with the latest climate science.
„The effects of COVID-19 are still being felt around the world. And it is encouraging to see people coming together to overcome this crisis. But we must recognise the urgent need for our collective Efforts to combat climate change do not lose sight of them. At SIG, we are committed to offering our customers Low-carbon solutions and our reduce its own emissions in line with the latest scientific findings. Today, we join other leading companies in calling on governments to ensure that economic recovery efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic do not jeopardise the Transition to a CO2-support the free economy and orientate itself towards the climate targets of the Paris Agreement.“
Rolf Stangl, CEO of SIG.
„Recover better“
The „Recover Better“ declaration, which was signed by 155 global companies, is the largest ever Climate initiative supported by the United Nations and driven by CEOs. It calls for policies that strengthen resilience to future crises by supporting efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in order to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions. well before 2050 can be achieved.
The „Recover Better“ declaration was issued by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) together with the UN Global Compact and the We Mean Business coalition initiated.
„Governments have a crucial role to play in aligning policies and stimulus programmes with the latest climate science, but they cannot play a socio-economic transformation cannot move forward alone . To address the interlinked crises we face, we must work together as an international community to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the goals of the Paris Agreement. In this largest ever UN-backed and CEO-led call for action on climate change Participating companies are leading the way in driving ambitious, science-based actions and recommendations, to reduce vulnerability to future shocks and disasters.“
Lila Karbassi, Chief of Programmes at UN Global Compact and Board Member at SBTi
The commitment of SIG
During the COVID-19 pandemic, SIG has taken measures to protect employees and support communities, customers and supply chains. As a leading System and solution provider for aseptic packaging SIG plays a crucial role in the global food supply. Many SIG plants were shut down during the COVID-19 crisis. In operation day and night, to provide customers with a continuous supply of food and beverages.
While the fight against COVID-19 is an immediate priority, SIG is equally committed to tackling climate change and providing sustainable solutions in the long term. SIG's climate targets - Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain by 25 per cent per litre of packaged food by 2030 - have been confirmed by SBTi as being in line with the latest science in the endeavour to keep global warming below 1.5°C. These targets are part of the Way Beyond Good, SIG's roadmap to do more for society and the environment than we claim.
Source: SIG
