Out of 38 employee-submitted projects on sustainability, three teams were awarded on Emmi’s Sustainability Day. Among the winning projects was Emmi Desserts with the team’s comprehensive CSR assessment.

Emmi employees around the world are invited to share sustainability initiatives, exchange experiences and showcase successful projects for Emmi Sustainability Day. A total of 38 projects were submitted to this year’s sustainability competition, of which three particularly effective initiatives were recognized. They demonstrate how sustainability can be translated into innovative solutions, added value for consumers and new market opportunities.

The new packaging solution for Emmi Caffè Latte won first place. By dispensing with the aluminium board and the PET sleeve, the cup is now fully recyclable.
The Emmi Desserts companies in France, the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands came second. As part of their ‘better for you’ approach and integrated sustainability strategy, they conducted a comprehensive assessment of their social, environmental and corporate responsibility. Following their initial B Corp certification in 2022, they were able to significantly increase their rating upon successful recertification in 2025.
The Brazilian subsidiary Laticínios Porto Alegre took third place. Together with local partners, the project team established a functioning circular solution for beverage packaging in a region lacking recycling infrastructure. At the same time, it strengthens local communities by providing additional income opportunities.

Sustainability on this day

Alongside the awarding of prizes for the sustainability projects, Prof. Johanna Gollnhofer from the University of St. Gallen also provided additional perspectives at the Emmi Sustainability Day. In her keynote speech, the expert in consumer research showed that sustainable products are successful if they primarily meet the needs of consumers and if sustainability is integrated into the product concept. Sustainability does not represent a reason to purchase for most consumers. Rather, it must be reflected in convincing products, relevant value propositions and tangible solutions.
The award-winning projects are examples of how the Emmi Group is putting this approach into practice. They combine relevant solutions for consumers with a measurable impact on the environment and society.

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