HORSHAM, Pa., July 21, 2023 /3BL/ - Mohamed Abaas, environmental sustainability specialist from Sofidel, will discuss the importance of sustainable sourcing during StoreBrands’ Industry Forums: Sustainability virtual event taking place on July 26.

“Sustainability is no longer a leisure that we should seek, but a crucial need, and it all starts with materials sourcing,” Abaas said. “Understanding where materials come from is an important step in manufacturing sustainably that we are highly focused on at Sofidel."

The interactive virtual event is designed to help retailers understand how leading manufacturers are approaching innovation and sustainability in business. Industry leaders will lead presentations on topics such as The Sustainable Consumer, Repackaging, Sustainable Sourcing and Eliminating Food Waste.

The virtual event will begin at 10:30 AM EST and conclude at 1:20 PM EST with a 10-minute break at 12:05 PM EST.

Retailers can register for the event at www.storebrandsindustryforums.com/2023_sustainability/begin.

For more information about the event, visit www.storebrandsindustryforums.com/2023_Sustainability.

About The Sofidel Group   

The Sofidel Group, a privately held company owned by the Stefani and Lazzareschi families, is a world leader in the manufacture of paper for hygienic and domestic use. Founded in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the USA - with more than 6,400 employees. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers program, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic imperative and is committed to promoting sustainable development.  For more information, visit www.sofidel.com.

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The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,000 employees, net sales of 2,095 million Euros (2021) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2021). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Softis, Le Trèfle, Sopalin, KittenSoft, Nalys, Cosynel, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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