Sustainability in every fibre
Abbe cardboard is made from a natural resource that is entirely renewable, recyclable and compostable. Our production journey focuses on sustainability from product inception to market-ready packaging.
Our corrugated cardboard products are made from recyclable material and have a low environmental footprint due to our product’s biodegradable and compostable composition.
We also hold several relevant and reputable accreditations within the industry. This ensures we provide our customers with the best possible quality and service while also considering the environment at every stage of the product lifecycle.
Please find a copy of our sustainability statement here for your convenience.
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)
Our manufacturing plants in Victoria and New South Wales are part of the forest supply chain, promoting responsible forest management. We are committed to maintaining the highest social and environmental standards through our accreditation with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). This commitment ensures positive outcomes for forests, people, and markets now and in the future.
Discover more about FSC and PEFC by visiting – FSC website and PEFC website.
SGS
SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our pallet manufacturing business, AIP, holds a certification for wood packaging to ensure we produce and sustain the highest-quality products for our customers.
To learn more about SGS, visit – SGS website.
ISO 9001:2015 certification
It certifies that Abbe meets the worldwide standard for a strong quality management system. The standard specifies processes, procedures, and activities that need to be created, implemented, maintained, and continuously improved to ensure the successful manufacture and delivery of our products and services.
To learn more about ISO 9001 visit – ISO website
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)
Our corrugated cardboard packaging is certified as food-safe and suitable for its intended use within a HACCP based Food Safety Programme.
To learn more about HACCP visit – HACCP website
Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)
Our Sedex membership allows us to demonstrate our commitment to ethical and responsible practices in labour, health and safety, the environment, and business ethics. The online Sedex platform allows us to assess and manage our sustainability performance and share related information with customers.
To learn more about Sedex visit – Sedex website
APPMA – The APPMA’s objective is to promote, integrate and foster participation and development at all levels of the packaging and processing machinery side of the industry. Members include manufacturers, distributors and importers of packaging and processing machinery who are suppliers to industries such as food, beverage, dairy, meat, poultry, seafood, confectionery, bakery & snacks and fresh produce.
To learn more about APPMA visit – APPMA website
Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) – Abbe NSW only
Abbe NSW is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant. This national which is the national regulatory framework that defines the collective responsibility shared by governments and businesses across Australia in managing the environmental impact of packaging. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) APCO manages oversees and administers the Covenant.
To learn more about APCO visit – APCO website
