Sustainability delivered

Verified carbon footprint data

We know that transparency and traceability are critical for your ESG reporting. That’s why we have calculated the total carbon footprint of our desiccants, Absorpole® and AbsorGel®, from cradle to gate — including sourcing, transport, and production.

The data is verified by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute Ltd. and is available in product-specific Technical Sheets. A full extended report can also be provided on request.

Optimized desiccant design and packaging

Our desiccants and packaging are engineered to use fewer resources. We prioritize recycled or partly recycled plastics, and ensure our solutions are recyclable or reusable wherever possible, in line with the ambitions of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Through our Return-to-Reuse program, selected components can be collected and reintroduced into new products — lowering resource consumption across the value chain.

Sustainability built into every detail

The environmental impact of a desiccant is shaped by more than just its absorbing agent. What makes it more sustainable is how it reduces waste, conserves resources, and improves efficiency without compromising performance. At Absortech, we design and manufacture desiccants with:

• High absorption capacity – delivering the same protection with fewer units, which lowers material use and packaging waste.
• Optimized packaging design – for example, single-layer pouches that use less plastic in production.
• Circular materials – integrating recycled or partly recycled plastics and designing components to be recyclable or reusable where possible.
• Efficient outer packaging – minimizing space needs and reducing emissions linked to transport.
• Responsible production – upholding fair labour practices and safe working conditions throughout manufacturing.
• Certified environmental management – applying ISO 14001 and similar standards to ensure continuous improvement and external accountability.

Read more about our responsible production and certified environmental management.

Our carbon footprint reduction process

We systematically work to lower the carbon footprint of our container desiccants through four steps:

1. Re-engineering products to decrease the amount of material to lower the usage of resources
2. Prioritizing materials with lower CO₂ impact, including recycled options.
3. Ensuring operations have a low CO₂ footprint
4. Measuring the CO₂ footprint of products from cradle to gate across scope 1, 2 and upstream scope 3

This process ensures that every stage — from material choice to operations — contributes to lowering the overall footprint of our solutions.

Avoiding waste and emissions

By protecting cargo from moisture damage, our solutions help reduce cargo waste and avoid the extra emissions linked to returns, replacements, and re-shipping. Each protected container means fewer wasted raw materials, less packaging, and more efficient use of transport capacity.

Business value through sustainability

Sustainability should also strengthen your business case. With fewer damages, claims, and delays, our solutions lower your overall logistics costs while improving efficiency and reliability across your supply chain.

Absortech makes sustainability a practical advantage — providing verified data, measurable improvements, and support for achieving your own sustainability goals.