When global manufacturing company Nolato took the initiative to deepen its understanding of its impact on nature, it turned to Ecogain for expert support. Through dialogues with leading suppliers of plastic materials, important insights emerged regarding material choices, risks and the need for clearer product information.
Working with Ecogain, Nolato gained a deeper understanding of how their operations and direct impacts in the value chain affect biodiversity and ecosystems. Dialogues with suppliers were crucial in clarifying areas that needed to be addressed and identifying opportunities.
Supplier dialogues highlight the need for more transparent product information
During the course of the work, discussions were held with Nolato's suppliers of plastic materials, players who are leaders in their respective fields. Discussions focused on material choices, such as fossil-based versus bio-based plastics, and the need for more detailed product information. This included, for example, EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations), where the impact on biodiversity would need to be included to a greater extent.
Deeper understanding gives direction to biodiversity work
The study identified challenges with traceability in the value chain. It also deepened the understanding of Nolato's impact on biodiversity, as well as the risks and opportunities that exist both in the direct operations and upstream in the value chain.
Through this work, we have gained a much deeper understanding of our impacts, risks and opportunities - particularly in the upstream value chain. It has also given us a clearer direction on what we should prioritize going forward in our biodiversity and ecosystem work.
- Kristian Sandberg, Sustainability Manager Nolato AB.
The work has also resulted in a number of priority issues and concrete recommendations that can now form the basis for further development. These now form the basis for Nolato's continued biodiversity strategy.
