For the third year in a row, SOMATER has obtained the “Silver” rating from EcoVadis, a benchmark organization for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) performance. The score of 59 points is a continuation of SOMATER’s efforts to meet environmental and social requirements.

We are particularly proud to be once again among the top 16% of companies in these areas. We thank all our employees without whom this result would not be possible.

In its synthesis, EcoVadis highlight notably the following strengths:

• Environmental policy on certain issues related to water, materials, chemicals, waste and the end of product life
• Measures put in place to offset GHG emissions (e.g. purchase of verified carbon credits)
• Eco-design measures to make products lighter
• Products designed for easy recycling
• Responsible purchasing policy on both environmental and social practices of suppliers

You can find more information about EcoVadis and its evaluation methodology at the following address: www.ecovadis.com.

The SOMATER group is always striving to do more in the fields of eco-design and sustainable development. The approaches in this area are found even in the manufacturing process with the acquisition of a new technology called “Zero Cooling” and developed by our partner Nissei ASB. This technique used in the production of ISBM bottles is characterized by a shift of the preform cooling step from the first station (injection molding station) to the second station (packaging station). This change allows the use of smaller, thicker preforms with higher draw ratios as well as better material distribution.

The associated benefits are as follows:

• lower energy consumption
• reduction in raw material (up to 10% less weight)
• better resistance to vertical compression

By offering our customers solutions that meet the current challenges of eco-design and reduction of the carbon footprint, we are pleased to be able to support them in their responsible and sustainable growth strategy.

The Plastuni Normandie site, a member of the SOMATER group, has just obtained the MORE 2019 label. This distinction comes as further proof of the group’s desire to enhance its CSR policy and highlight its innovations linked to the circular economy. Developed by the “Fédération de la Plasturgie et des Composites”, this brand new label rewards manufacturers who use recycled polymers in their manufacturing process. It is allocated each year on the basis of declarations of the volumes of recycled raw materials consumed over the previous year. You can find more information on the MORE label here. We are very pleased with this new recognition which salutes our commitments to develop eco-design and reduce the environmental footprint related to the production of our products. Of course, we want to make our approach sustainable and keep this label for the years to come, but also to ensure that it is awarded to other group entities.

In the context of the coronavirus pandemic that has affected us for several weeks, SOMATER had to adapt and reorganize to cope with this unprecedented situation.

Despite reduced production capacities, we ensure business continuity while respecting health regulations in order to guarantee the protection of our employees at all sites.

We are actively involved in the production of bottles for hydro-alcoholic gels (as illustrated in the photo above) and in the manufacture of packaging for medicines (paracetamol and vitamins in particular).

SOMATER remains engaged and attentive in order to best respond to your requests in these unusual circumstances.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

The SOMATER team

A big thank you to all those who came to visit us on our stand at the PCD trade show which was held on January 29th and 30th in Paris. This was a very successful event.

We had a great pleasure to present you all of our packaging solutions developed around eco-design, recycled and bio-sourced materials.

We hope you enjoyed our discussions and that we brought you all the information you needed.

We remain at your disposal to deepen our discussions – Do not hesitate to contact us!

The whole SOMATER team