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4.2 Sustainability in packaging we have rolled out for using packaging multiple
[GRI 301-3 ] The products manufactured and sold times, for goods carriers, and for filling and padding
by RAFI are predominantly complex mechatronic materials. Wherever technically possible and eco-
control units for human-machine interaction and con- nomically viable, we use recycled materials in pack-
sist of a large number of components. Suitable pack- aging. We have also launched an initiative to replace
aging is required both for delivery of the individual cardboard packaging with solutions that are more en-
parts and for transport of the finished products. This vironmentally friendly.
packaging must ensure the protection of the trans-
ported goods and safe, easy handling. Our goal is to
further reduce the consumption of packaging materi-
als in proportion to sales trends in all supply streams.
To do this, we have taken measures to reduce the
volume of packaging, to reuse returnable packaging,
and to use an increased proportion of recycled mate-
rials. We are successively expanding the concepts

· Reduction of packaging waste and · Reduction of plastic packag-
transport costs ing
· Definition of packaging standards · Avoidance of non-recyclable
· Avoidance of repackaging pro- packaging
cesses
Standardized packag- Sustainable
ing packaging

Implementation/ 3D packaging plan-
adaptation of pack- ning
· Implementation of the packaging aging rules
specifications · Integration of packaging planner
· Representation and processing via into the PEP
SAP