Water Consumption
Azur Papier processes virgin and recycled paper to produce cellulose wadding, which is lately integrated into its production process for the manufacturing of kitchen towels, napkins, and other paper-based products. Water effluents are efficiently treated at the on-site WWTP before being discharged into the public sewage. Treatment includes decantation, flocculation, and biological digestion. Water parameters are regularly measured and tracked against the local limits. As Azur Papier extended its operations with the addition of a second line, WWTP treatment capacity has been increased to be able to process the water effluents generated by the two lines.
Waste Management
In line with SDG 12 (“Sustainable Development Goal”) on responsible consumption and production, Azur Papier has continuously sustained its recycling initiative. Recognising the need to ensure that manufacturing sites work in synergy rather than separately, Azur Papier collects and recycles paper waste arising from SAH Zriba as part of its production process. Not only does this exemplify the possible synergies among SAH sites, but this initiative has partially enabled Azur Papier production of recycled paper to grow, representing a steady c.35% of total production.
Supply Chain
We believe that our impact on the environment is closely related to the suppliers we select across the supply chain. In line with SDG 12 on responsible production and consumption, we base our selection, among other criteria, on how eco-friendly the supplier is. We source our main material, the virgin paper fibre, from Scandinavian and Brazilian suppliers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
