CMC Packaging Automation Releases FY2024 Sustainability Report: Driving Responsible Growth and Industry Transformation
Company achieves double-digit emissions reduction, SBTi-approved targets, and client-enabled impact at scale
Città di Castello, Italy – 21/08/2025 – CMC Packaging Automation, a global leader in right-sized, automated packaging solutions, today announced the publication of its FY2024 Sustainability Report, marking a significant step forward in the company’s journey toward responsible growth and long-term value creation.
The report highlights CMC’s integrated approach to sustainability, where competitiveness, innovation, and market leadership are inseparable from climate action and social responsibility.
Key 2024 Achievements
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11% reduction in total GHG emissions, including a 72% year-on-year reduction in Scope 2 emissions, aligning with the company’s newly approved targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Full activation of the CMC Tech Center in Atlanta, a global hub for training, R&D, and co-engineering, reinforcing CMC’s role as the partner of choice for clients seeking both innovation and sustainability.
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Client-enabled environmental impact, including the avoidance of 36 million cubic meters of plastic filler, prevention of 936 K tons of CO₂eq emissions, and conservation of 451 K tons of cardboard through the adoption of CMC’s solutions.
Looking Ahead
As CMC moves into FY2025, its priorities are clear: scaling innovation, embedding ESG into governance, and strengthening cross-functional integration to deliver market-relevant, resilient, and environmentally responsible solutions.
CEO Statement
“Our mission is to transform the packaging industry from within,” said Francesco Ponti, CEO and Chairman of CMC Packaging Automation. “In 2024, we not only delivered innovative solutions but also measurable environmental and social impact across our value chain. With SBTi-approved targets guiding our decarbonization journey, we are scaling innovation and embedding sustainability into every part of our business. Together with our clients, employees, and partners, we are setting a new standard for responsible automation.”
About CMC Packaging Automation
CMC Packaging Automation is a global leader in right-sized, automated packaging solutions. Headquartered in Italy with operations across Europe and North America, CMC provides advanced technologies that enable efficiency, reduce waste, and support the transition to sustainable logistics. The company is backed by KKR and serves some of the world’s most demanding sectors, including e-commerce, retail, logistics, consumer electronics, and fashion.
Download the Report & Explore Our Solutions
The CMC Sustainability Report FY2024 is available in three formats: the Full Report, a condensed Highlights-only version, and a FY24 Performance Data Addendum.
Download here and discover how CMC solutions can help your business reduce emissions, eliminate waste, and optimize efficiency.
Media Contact
Tania Torcolacci
Head of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships
tania.torcolacci@cmcsolutions.com
+39 335 7159803
