CHANGING PACKAGING TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY
Integrating circular principles for more sustainable packaging
Hilti’s packaging isn’t merely functional, it’s a brand ambassador – a symbol of quality and trust. This is all the more reason for us to integrate it into our sustainability journey and consider circular principles as early as possible in the design and manufacturing processes.
Our approach to sustainable packaging focuses on reducing the amount of packaging and increasing the use of recycled content, ensuring recyclable materials are used throughout our supply chain. At the same time, we make sure that all our products arrive safely, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and quality.
OUR KEY INITIATIVES FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
HILTI CARDBOARD PRODUCT PACKAGING
Hilti is transforming 30 million cardboard boxes to enhance their sustainability. We have redeveloped all red product packaging to include a new material selection and a new design. The cardboard product packaging now consists of a single material, with a brown outer layer that contains a large amount of recycled content. Two-color printing, in red and white, is partially applied. By eliminating plastic wrapping and using only paper labels, the packaging is now 100% recyclable. With an average of 70% recycled material, the new design aims for 100% recycled content in the future. This change saves 700 tons of CO₂ annually.
HILTI TOOL CASE
We are turning old Hilti tool cases into new ones. By incorporating recycled materials, including from our own tool cases, we want to close the loop for our iconic Hilti tool case.
As part of our Fleet Management tool leasing program, we collect tools, batteries and tool cases from our customers at the end of their leasing contracts – at no extra cost. If reusing the tool case is not possible, the material is shredded, ground, cleaned and sorted. The recycled material is then used to create new tool cases.
Overall, the tool case incorporates 20% recycled content, resulting in a reduction of 500 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
HILTI TOOL BAG
Hilti bags and pouches are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our top three soft bags are produced from 100% recycled fabric, contributing to an overall average of 70% recycled content. We prioritize recycled materials for every new bag, continuously transforming our collection towards more sustainable options.
By switching the fabrics of the Hilti soft bags to recycled material, we save over 600 tons of virgin plastic and 1700 tons of CO2 annually.Hilti bags and pouches are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our top three soft bags are produced from 100% recycled fabric, contributing to an overall average of 70% recycled content. We prioritize recycled materials for every new bag, continuously transforming our collection towards more sustainable options.
By switching the fabrics of the Hilti soft bags to recycled material, we save over 600 tons of virgin plastic and 1700 tons of CO₂ annually.
