As the production centers are responsible for the majority of tesa`s Scope 1&2 emissions, tesa implemented a sustainable production program in which initiatives that sustainably reduce Scope 1&2 emissions are executed on a global level. Examples include investments in solvent-free technologies and product transfers from solvent based to water based adhesives. Furthermore, facilities are adopting closed-loop systems and advanced distillation techniques to recover and reuse solvents (net-solvent free production), hence, reducing hazardous waste and lowering environmental impact.
Another important topic in this regard is the continuous reduction of production waste. Here, it is particularly important to prevent pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from landfills and incineration. Several initiatives ensure the collection, sorting, and reprocessing of our production waste, turning materials like plastics, metals, and paper into valuable resources.
