Mission: Sustainability

01.07.2026
Das Bild zeigt 3 Herren im Businessoutfit, den Geschäftsführer Christof Spies mit seinen Söhnen und Nachfolgern Alexander und Sebastian Spies.

SPIES remains a family business: Start of the third generation

With Alexander and Sebastian Spies joining the management team, we are setting the course for the future whilst at the same time sending a clear signal of continuity, reliability and long-term entrepreneurship in Germany.

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23.06.2026

Emmi Caffè Latte: New packaging concept combines convenience, product protection and recyclability

Together with Emmi, we at SPIES have developed a new packaging concept for the popular ready-to-drink brand Emmi Caffè Latte, which takes the drinking experience, product protection and recyclability to a new level.

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15.06.2026
Das Bild zeigt einen Mann und eine Frau, die Nachhaltigkeitsmanager:innen von SPIES und Assmann. Sie halten die gemeinsam erarbeitete Klimastrategie in der Hand.

ASSMANN & SPIES – A partnership that goes beyond a single project

For me, sustainability works when we talk openly with one another, learn from each other and implement things. We‘ve been working with ASSMANN Büromöbel GmbH in this way for years, regular as equals and without any sense of competition.

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06.05.2026

EcoVadis Silver – more than just a rating

As Sustainability Manager, I take the lead on our EcoVadis assessment every year, from data collection to action planning. This year, the hard work has really paid off.

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05.03.2026
Das Bild zeigt ein Lager mit Kartonagen und davor eine visualisierte Lieferkettengrafik.

Supplier management taken to the next level

Together with our purchasing department, we have worked intensively on how we want to further develop our supplier management in the future. An important milestone on this path is the development of our Supplier Code, which represents the first concrete building block.

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23.10.2025
Das Bild zeigt das Projektteam in der Kooperation zwischen der HSBI und SPIES.

When theory meets practice

Our cooperation with Bielefeld University

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26.09.2025
Das Bild zeigt das Vertriebsteam bestehend aus 4 Männern, auf der Messe FACHPACK am Stand.

FACHPACK 2025 review – Focus on recyclability, reusability and efficiency

Three days of trade fair, busy aisles, intensive discussions – FACHPACK 2025 was a complete success for us at SPIES.

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20.08.2025
Eine Hand die eine Kugel mit der Aufschrift VSME hält.

VSME instead of CSRD

Our choice for credible sustainability

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23.07.2025
Auf dem Bild ist eine auf dem PC tippende Person zu sehen neben der ein Kaffeemehrwegbecher auf dem Schreibtisch steht.

Reusable as a strategic addition

Thoughts from the perspective as a sustainability manager

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10.04.2025

New online shop for sustainable reusable solutions

SPIES Packaging has successfully launched its new online shop. Customers can now conveniently order innovative reusable cups for coffee machines online.

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08.04.2025
Das Bild zeigt eine erklärende Grafik der Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 zu der Sortierbarkeit von Verpackungen und Kunststoffmüll.

HolyGrail 2.0

It's been a while since we last reported on HolyGrail 2.0 - so it's high time to take another look at this exciting initiative.

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05.02.2025
Zwei Herren schauen sich den Solarpark an, während einer erklärend mit dem Finger darauf deutet.

Sustainability as an integral part of training

Sustainability is a lived value in our company. So I was all the more pleased to welcome Fynn to our team in January as the first commercial apprentice during my time as Sustainability Manager.

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11.11.2024
Das Bild zeigt den Schriftzug CSRD und Hände, die auf einem Laptop tippen.

Mission: Sustainability

My update after the first four months

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26.07.2024

New sustainability manager at SPIES

I am Denis Müller, 27 years old, and I have been working as the new Sustainability Manager at SPIES since June 1, 2024. I am delighted to introduce myself here in the “Mission: Sustainability” blog and give you an insight into my tasks and goals.

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26.07.2024

SPIES Packaging and JUWI open Gesmold solar park

Together with Melle's mayor Jutta Dettmann and many other project participants, packaging manufacturer SPIES Packaging and renewable energy specialist JUWI opened a regional flagship project for green energy generation on Tuesday.

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01.07.2024
Das Bild zeigt das Logo der ISO 9001 Zertifizierung.

SPIES receives ISO 9001 certification: Another milestone in our quality management system

SPIES is officially certified to the ISO 9001 standard

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19.06.2024
Auf dem Bild sieht man eine Luftaufnahme von einem Solarpark neben einer Autobahn.

Major progress in the construction of the Gesmold solar park - a flagship project for sustainable energy generation in industry

The construction of the Gesmold solar park is making great progress.

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29.05.2024
Das Bild zeigt eine Fläche auf der Solarfelder stehen.

SPIES Packaging invests in green energy generation - the creation of the Gesmold solar park

SPIES Packaging is one of the leading companies in the production of injection-molded plastic packaging based in Melle. With the start of construction of the "Solarpark Gesmold" Spies is setting the course for a more sustainable future and is taking another major step towards supplying green energy.

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29.05.2024

Recycling of polypropylene - Together for a sustainable future

An empty PET drinks bottle? Put it in the deposit machine! Why not do the same with other food packaging?

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29.05.2024

Sustainability at SPIES: another chapter begins

I am Carolin Buddenkotte, Head of Transformation & Communications, and as someone who has been helping to shape SPIES' development towards a more sustainable company for four years now, I am delighted to take over the responsibility for our corporate blog "Mission: Sustainability" on an interim basis.

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28.05.2024

Sustainability Manager (m/f/d) at SPIES: A role with an impact

At SPIES Kunststoffe GmbH, sustainability is at the focus of everything we do. The search for the perfect addition to our team continues.

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16.02.2024

ECOVADIS SILVER CONFIRMED ONCE AGAIN: SPIES PACKAGING SETS STANDARDS IN SUSTAINABILITY

We at SPIES Packaging are proud to announce that we have been awarded EcoVadis Silver status for the second year running.

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25.01.2024

Passing the baton

I would like to use this last blog post of mine to take a look back at the last 2 years of sustainability at SPIES.

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27.11.2023
Verschiedene Verpackungsmaterialien

Plastic packaging: Between debate and facts

At a time when politicians are increasingly taking measures to minimize packaging waste, the debate surrounding plastic packaging in particular is coming into focus. Policymakers are pursuing various approaches, including the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive), to help reduce waste and conserve resources.

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26.09.2023

Sustainability as a strategic pillar

There are a variety of ways to address sustainability in an organizational context. A right or wrong probably does not exist and depending on the company, different approaches can be the most effective. ​​​​​​​In this blog post, we give you an insight into what our approach is like at SPIES.

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25.09.2023

Design for Sustainability

What is that actually? Our sustainability manager Nina Franke in conversation with our team leader of the "Products & Innovations" division and CEO Christof Spies.

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29.08.2023

Packing food sensibly: The balance between protection and environmental protection

Does the ultimate sustainable packaging exist? Let's take a closer look at that now.

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27.07.2023

Sustainability assessment of products | LCA, PCF and co.

How we find our way through the jungle of sustainability assessment.

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26.06.2023

Energy management

One of the most important departments for the topic of sustainability is energy management. Due to the fact that we are a producer of plastic packaging, we have a high energy consumption. We asked our energy management officer Christian Kuß what is being done in this area for better energy efficiency and thus climate protection. 

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08.05.2023

Recycling - The foundation of the circular economy

In conversation with materials expert Jens Huchzermeier and recycling expert Ralf Abeln, as well as sustainability manager Nina Franke.

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02.05.2023

Materiality analysis

As part of a materiality analysis, the most relevant sustainability issues are identified with all divisional management. Two different perspectives are adopted in order to meet the requirements of dual materiality: Outside-in and Inside-out.

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21.02.2023

Our Sustainability Vision 2025

“More beautiful than having visions is realizing them” (Lisz Hirn).

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25.09.2022

Networks and initiatives - Strong together

Networking is always valuable. But especially in the field of sustainability, where there is a lot of news, this can be very helpful. 

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24.09.2022

Why SPIES is evaluated by EcoVadis

SPIES has been a member of the EcoVadis platform since 2021. But what is that actually?

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23.09.2022

Mission: Sustainability - Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the sustainability blog of SPIES. Sustainability at SPIES - what do we do?

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19.05.2021

Plastic – Not the problem, but part of the solution

Plastic is not waste, but an important resource. How it can be recycled better is explained in an interview by Christof Spies, CEO, and Marie Hühne, Sustainability Manager at SPIES Packaging.

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