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IFCO employs third-party peer-reviewed LCA studies to measure the impact of its SmartCycle system. Credit: IFCO\/PR Newswire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has reported that it achieved significant environmental savings for its customers in 2024.<\/p>\n

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The company revealed that its SmartCycle circular pooling system, used instead of single-use packaging, allowed its customers to save 674,333 tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.<\/p>\n

The system also conserved 54,308 megalitres of water, saved 14,854 terajoules of energy, reduced 1,363,131t of solid waste, and prevented 66,015t of product waste.<\/p>\n

Throughout 2024, IFCO\u2019s reusable packaging containers (RPCs) facilitated 2.4 billion shipments of various fresh grocery products globally.<\/p>\n

IFCO employs third-party peer-reviewed life cycle assessment (LCA) studies, adhering to International Organization for Standardization 14040\/14044 standards, to scientifically measure the environmental impact of its SmartCycle system.<\/p>\n

In recognition of their environmental efforts, IFCO will present its customers with individual IFCO Sustainability Certificates.<\/p>\n

These certificates accurately quantify each customer\u2019s contribution to the environmental savings realised through the use of the SmartCycle system.<\/p>\n

In 2024, IFCO commissioned a new LCA study, conducted by Fraunhofer IBP and reviewed by DEKRA, updating the environmental impacts of reusable packaging and cardboard boxes across their life cycle.<\/p>\n

Since 2018, IFCO has reduced the carbon footprint of its RPCs by an additional 10%.<\/p>\n

Comparative LCAs are key to IFCO\u2019s environmental, social and governance strategy, supporting its goal to become a net-zero, zero-waste business by 2040 through effective decarbonisation levers and milestones.<\/p>\n

Headquartered in the US, IFCO manages a global pool of more than 395 million RPCs, facilitating over 2.2 billion shipments of fresh produce, poultry, seafood, and other goods from suppliers to grocery retailers each year.<\/p>\n

In June last year, IFCO introduced<\/a> Marina, a reusable crate for the fish and seafood supply chain.<\/p>\n

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