Amstelveen, Netherlands – October 21, 2025 – FPS Flexible Packaging Solutions, part of the Al-Dabbagh Group (ADG), has been awarded the UN Best Sustainability Initiative Award 2025 for its FPS Circularity Hub, an initiative addressing some of the most pressing challenges in industrial packaging — reducing plastic waste, water usage, and carbon footprint.
The award was presented during the Leaders of Progress Summit, organized by the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands, which recognizes initiatives that make measurable contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). FPS’s initiative was selected among five finalists for its leadership in innovation, circularity, and measurable environmental impact.
Located in Romania, the FPS Circularity Hub is the world’s first and only large-scale circularity system capable of processing up to 15 percent of Europe’s end-of-life FIBCs. The Hub’s ReBU (Reconditioning Business Unit) extends the lifespan of FIBCs through collection, inspection, and cleaning for reuse — already reaching 150,000 bags per year and projected to grow to 270,000 by 2026. The Recycling Facility converts end-of-life bags into certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin used in new FlexiGreen FIBCs. The system also features a three-stage water-treatment and reuse process, saving approximately 60,000 liters of water per ton of plastic processed and delivering CO₂ savings of ~1.3 kg per kg of PCR used. Collectively, the initiative contributes directly to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
“This award is a recognition of our teams’ dedication to building a sustainable business, not a business with elements of sustainability,” said Hari Kumar, CEO of FPS. “The Circularity Hub’ will enable our customers to be compliant with key PPWR provisions, on a first come first served basis.”
“The Circularity Hub is more than a facility — it’s a system that redefines how packaging materials are collected, reconditioned, and recycled. It demonstrates that circularity is both achievable and scalable for our industry,” added Chris Poole, VP Sustainability at FPS.
About UN Global Compact
Founded by then-Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2000, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, uniting more than 20,000 companies and organizations committed to aligning their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption — and to taking action in support of the SDGs. The UN Global Compact Network Netherlands (UNGC NL), based in The Hague, is the local chapter supporting Dutch businesses in advancing these shared goals.
About FPS
FPS Flexible Packaging Solutions is a leading provider of flexible packaging, specializing in FIBCs, container liners, and related products for diverse industries including chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Renowned for ensuring the safe transit of critical products worldwide, FPS enhances supply chain efficiency through its innovative product portfolio.
With a team of more than 4,000 colleagues, 13 production plants, and 22 sales locations across 19 countries, FPS maintains an expansive global manufacturing and distribution network, offering unparalleled technical expertise and dedicated local customer service. Committed to a sustainable, inclusive future, FPS prioritizes people, embraces diversity, and continuously improves its environmental performance to create long-term value for its customers and communities.
For further information or press inquiries, please contact:
Çağla Aksoy
Director, Global Sustainability
Email: cagla.aksoy@fps.com
Paris Tsouroukidis
Marketing Manager
Email: paraskevas.tsouroukidis@fps.com
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