As companies increasingly operate in a world shaped by environmental challenges and climate change, meaningful progress across industries depends on consistent, measurable action over time. That is why we no longer see sustainability as a side initiative, but as a core component of long-term business strategy.
At Valens, we have taken a step-by-step approach—combining incremental improvements with more strategic decisions that contribute to a lower environmental footprint while supporting efficient and scalable operations.
Understanding Carbon Footprint in a Business Context
Climate impact is largely driven by greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO₂), generated through industrial processes, transportation, and energy consumption.
For companies, carbon footprint represents a measurable indicator of environmental impact across the value chain—from sourcing and production to packaging and distribution. Quantifying this footprint is evolving beyond an environmental exercise and is increasingly used as a business tool:
- enabling more efficient operations
- supporting ESG positioning
- improving supply chain decisions
- aligning with evolving market expectations
Packaging
Packaging plays a critical role in both product experience and environmental impact. While glass has traditionally been perceived as a premium and sustainable option, a full lifecycle perspective reveals a more complex picture.
Due to its weight and energy-intensive production and transport requirements, glass can result in a higher overall carbon footprint compared to alternative materials—particularly when evaluated across logistics and scalability.
Based on lifecycle considerations, Valens has begun transitioning from glass to recycled plastic packaging across key product lines, while ensuring that all packaging is clearly labeled with recycling guidance to support end-user engagement and proper material handling.
This decision was driven by a combination of environmental and business factors:
- Lower transport emissions due to reduced weight and volume
- Improved logistics efficiency across distribution and storage
- Scalability for growing product portfolios
- Alignment with circular material use through recycled inputs
Alongside packaging, we have implemented a series of operational adjustments that contribute to overall efficiency and reduced environmental impact:
- elimination of plastic measuring scoops by adapting dosing to standard household measures
- transition to digital documentation to reduce paper usage
- replacement of plastic protective materials in shipments with repurposed cardboard
Measured Outcomes
These combined efforts deliver tangible, measurable results:
- reduction of carbon footprint by at least 25 tons annually through packaging optimization alone
- approximately 1 ton less plastic used in logistics
- lower energy input across transport and warehousing due to optimized weight and volume
Sustainability is not defined by a single decision, but by continuous optimization across the entire value chain. For us, it is about making choices that deliver both environmental and business value, supporting product performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth in a rapidly evolving market.
