Ecology and sustainability

The circular economy is a concept that arose in response to the pressure of a growing economy and consumption on limited resources and the capacity of the environment to support it. It focuses on the reuse, repair, and recycling of existing materials and products, is based on the use of energy from renewable sources, abandons the use of hazardous chemicals, reduces the consumption of raw materials, and reduces waste generation through careful product design.

The paper industry has, through systematic efforts and investments, become a model of sustainable development in the industry in recent years. It does not endanger forests, as cellulose fibres are obtained from lower-quality wood or waste wood. For the production of paper and cardboard, it more or less uses cellulose with FSC or PEFC certification, which means it is obtained from a responsibly managed forest. The paper industry ranks among the most energy-efficient industries, contributing to a more balanced greenhouse gas emissions profile. With efficient modern technologies, paper mills have managed to reduce the consumption of water resources despite increased production. Thanks to efficient treatment plants, the "borrowed" water is returned to nature in an even cleaner state.

Recycling waste paper and cardboard is ecologically beneficial mainly because of the sensible use of natural resources. Paper reconditioning is a demanding process that is not environmentally friendly. The removal of printing inks through the deinking process is particularly challenging, as it requires significant energy and chemical input. Cellulose fibres can be recycled more than 25 times. Through repeated processing of the cellulose fibre, the fibre is damaged, so a certain proportion of fresh fibres is added to maintain the desired physical properties of paper and cardboard. Recycled fibres cannot be used to reproduce paper or cardboard of the same quality but are used to produce a lower quality grade than the original. It should be emphasized that cellulose fibres do not represent a foreign body for the environment even after the end of their useful life, and they decompose by themselves in nature.

At Jamnik, we align with sustainable development goals and incorporate their values into our operations. We provide our customers with sustainable solutions while offering guidance and suggesting improvements wherever possible. We are actively developing the LCA analysis project, which we will soon be able to offer to all our customers.

Employee care

We reward successful business performance, monitored monthly through four indicators. Improved performance directly reflects in higher employee salaries. The company also pays employees an above-average holiday bonus and an annual performance bonus – the so-called Christmas bonus.

Healthcare

For several years, we have been providing all employees with free fruit in the workplace, ensuring a healthy vitamin intake. To ensure clean drinking water, we have also installed two filtered water fountains and given all employees a water bottle.

Training

Employees attend several different training courses each year. We try to cover all areas and jobs. Every year we allocate approximately 150 hours to training, distributed across approximately 50 training sessions.

Gender equality

We guarantee equal opportunities regardless of gender. Moreover, as many as 67% of management positions are held by women. Due to the nature of the technical work we do, our workforce consists of 60% men and 40% women, with women having equal rights and receiving the same pay for equal work.

Clean water and sanitation

In 2012, we obtained the ISO 14001 standard. This standard helps organisations improve their environmental performance by using resources more efficiently and reducing waste.

Clean energy

Some time ago, we installed a 165 kW solar power system on the company roof, which we expanded in 2023 with an additional 384 kW. This capacity enables us to generate approximately 50% of our total electricity needs. We buy the rest of our electricity from natural energy sources, ensuring sustainability.

Sustainable economy

Cardboard, our primary raw material, is inherently sustainable, but we strive to maximise the use other plant-based raw materials whenever possible. Over the years, we have replaced many chemicals with non-hazardous ones, and continue to pursue further improvements. When optimise raw material supply and finished product dispatch by ensuring full truck loads and pooling transport, reducing our carbon footprint. We have calculated our carbon footprint and set ambitious new targets for the future.

Decent work and economic growth

By purchasing new and faster machines, we have managed to switch from three work shifts to two, allowing workers to get adequate rest at night. Standardised work does not impact employee salaries, as we prioritise the quality of workmanship that defines us. We leverage modern technology to minimise physical labour, prioritising the health and well-being of our employees.

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