OUR PROMISE

At PopPack we believe we have a responsibility towards our people, our planet and the purpose of our packaging design tech innovations.  Our company is a part of bigger system representing people, values, communities, businesses, organizations, supply chains and the natural environment.  We believe it is the responsibility of our business to give back to the world, just as it gives to us. PopPack’s Sustainability Promise for the Circular Economy outlines our commitment for within our mission and purpose as described.

POLICY BRIEF SCOPE

This policy applies to our company. It is also shared with our team members, suppliers, customers and partners so that together, we can promote a greater awareness of our company’s purpose.

POLICY ELEMENTS

PopPack is a responsible business that meets the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Our company’s social responsibility is compliant and proactive. Compliance refers to our commitment to legality and willingness to observe community and social values. Proactiveness is a part of diverse initiatives to promote social well-being, to help communities and to protect our natural environment.

COMPLIANCE LEGALITY

PopPack LLC and its affiliate organizations will:

• Respect the law
• Honor internal policies
• Honor confidentiality and agreements with our partners and licensees
• Ensure that all business operations are legitimate
• Keep every partnership and collaboration open and transparent

BUSINESS ETHICS

PopPack conducts business with integrity and respect. We promote:

• Safety and fair dealing
• Priority design features for consumers of all ages and abilities
• Respect and priority toward our clients, customers and licensees
• Anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices

OUR PROMISE FOR THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY

PopPack is committed to work in collaboration with the packaging industry to deliver innovative packaging solutions which can be globally commercialized.  We are committed to:

• Consumer-Centric Design-Tech
• Brand Leadership & Visibility
• Efficient Supply Chain & Production
• Sustainable & Circular Solutions
• Commercial-Ready Technologies

OUR PROMISE FOR BRAND OWNERS

PopPack is committed to work in collaboration with leading brand owners and packaging machinery companies to customize and commercialize its design-tech packaging.  PopPack’s patents and trademarks are made accessible and available for licensing to the packaging industry and to brand owners.  We strive to:

• Fulfill goals for superior functionality
• Improve sustainable packaging value
• Provide practical and appealing applications
• Deliver convenient, sensory experiences
• Offer market-ready design-tech solutions

DEVELOPMENT

PopPack is committed to the United Nations Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals.  PopPack actively invests in R&D. We are open to suggestions and listen carefully to ideas for enhancements and progress. We try to continuously improve the way we develop and operate. We promote our identity as a socially aware and responsible, efficiently minded business, communicated and practiced on all levels.

HUMAN & SOCIAL RIGHTS

PopPack is dedicated to protecting human rights, equal opportunity, and abiding by fair labor practices. We ensure that our activities do not violate human rights in any country where we work.

TEAM MEMBERS & EMPLOYEES

We foster a transparent workplace, where all members of our team are encouraged to speak out, ask questions, experiment, take risks, and learn about all aspects of the company and its purpose.  We encourage proactive initiative, resourceful actions, and ensuring shared value among our customers and collaborators.

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY, DONATIONS, AID & VOLUNTEERISM

PopPack pledges to support communities where we work.  Whenever feasible, we endeavor to outsource work to third parties who employ/assist disadvantaged groups and/or demonstrate exemplary results within our community. Our company will commit 10% of its profits to causes that protect our society and/or our natural environment such as:

• Supporting research of innovative packaging solutions
• Supporting research into environmental protection, clean up, and recycling solutions
• Sponsoring fundraising events to build programs and awareness
• Support community investment and educational programs
• Supporting physical clean up and recycling initiatives
• Supporting disadvantaged groups within our communities

We endeavor to develop business model/s which encourage donations to charitable organizations and initiatives by our customers/users. PopPack encourages its employees, team members and colleagues to volunteer through programs organized internally or externally. We may help to sponsor events from other organizations, partners or sponsor programs of our affiliate organizations.  We will also encourage our workers and/or customers to participate in such initiatives.

PROTECTING OUR PEOPLE

We ensure that we:

• Protect the health and safety of our team members, partners, employees and community.
• Help enhance the livelihoods, cultures and health of local communities and indigenous people.
• Support and encourage excellence, diversity and inclusion.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

PopPack recognizes the urgent need to protect our natural environment and to adhere to the guidelines and goals of the Circular Economy. Keeping our environment clean and unpolluted is a benefit to all. We follow best practices and insist that the enterprises we work with follow these practices when using our packaging designs. Our goal is to promote and support ‘zero waste’ enterprises through packaging design with re-use/re-purposing, and recycling.

We will be actively involved and support communities to assist in responsible local development.

We dedicate 10% of our profits to the protection of our societies and our environment through our affiliate non-profit organization, Vivia Foundation in the Netherlands which is dedicated for programs such as research and development, environmental resource protection, waste reduction, education, awareness-building, and fundraising to expand these programs.

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