How TRICOR optimises ESG Reporting with Cozero and Sunhat

The Situation 

TRICOR's Commitment To Sustainability 

TRICOR's mission is to create better packaging and thus make a positive contribution to its customers, society and the environment.

By using sustainable materials, promoting climate-friendly processes and energy solutions as well as recognized certification methods, Tricor improves product protection and the environmental footprint of packaging solutions for its customers.

The TRICOR Packaging & Logistics AG is among the top 5% of companies that have received the EcoVadis Gold Medal in for their sustainable commitment.

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The Challenge

Laying The Groundwork For ESG Reporting

The Sustainability Management department, founded in 2024, faced a variety of challenges: for example, ESG ratings had to be processed using basic data from the existing IMS system (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001). As a small department, it had to juggle the extensive requirements of sustainability reporting according to GRI, submission to EcoVadis and the preparation of the carbon footprint. In addition, it had to respond to numerous customer questionnaires - often under very tight deadlines.

Against this backdrop, the team was looking for a solution to streamline and standardize data collection. At the same time, they needed to derive strategic insights from the emissions data. In addition, expert guidance was needed to adapt to changing conditions and meet client expectations for clear and transparent reporting.

The Solution

The Sunhat & Cozero Moment

TRICOR chose Cozero and Sunhat for a comprehensive solution, as the two platforms offer complementary strengths. The company uses Sunhat to systematically collect evidence, in particular to respond to EcoVadis and to produce its first sustainability report in accordance with GRI. Sunhat's sustainability experts guide TRICOR through the methodologies, assist with regulatory compliance and ensure high-quality submissions.
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In addition, Cozero enables TRICOR to calculate CO₂e footprints such as CCF and PCF. This provides meaningful analysis for internal decision-making.

The partnership between Cozero and Sunhat ensures effective data integration between the systems, laying the foundation for centralised ESG reporting.

How TRICOR Uses Sunhat & Cozero

With practical support from Sunhat's Customer Success Team, accurate, framework-compliant evidence was submitted to meet EcoVadis' deadline. This collaboration earned TRICOR Packaging & Logistics AG the EcoVadis Gold Medal.

To increase transparency and move away from modelled data, the team will explore opportunities for greater supplier involvement in the future.

“What we appreciate most is the good communication and quick response time from Sunhat and Cozero, which has enabled us to achieve the current success of our sustainability management.”

Markus Wegele
Sustainability Manager

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The Results

Centralized ESG Reporting

Through the integration of Sunhats Collaborative Proof Platform & Cozero, TRICOR laid the groundwork for their centralized ESG reporting:

• Simplified Reporting for GRI and EcoVadis: processes have been implemented to make compliance with requirements more efficient. This reduces the effort involved in reporting and ensures the accuracy of the information provided.
• Advanced carbon footprint calculations: The analyses enable accurate calculations and the development of strategies to reduce emissions. This data was transferred to Sunhat and is now used for reporting purposes.
• ‍Improved customer trust through transparency: By handling information openly and continuously improving its sustainability performance, the company secures a clear competitive advantage.

By proactively adapting to changes and consistently improving their strategies, TRICOR is poised to become a leader in sustainability, benefiting both their business and their clients in an evolving market.