Sustainable Product Transition
Transitioning Our Product Portfolio Away From Plastic
Sustainable Product Transition
Our ECO Range already represents 24% of our product portfolio. The target is 25% plastic-free by 2030, 50% by 2040, and 100% by 2050 — backed by SBTi-validated targets for reducing lifecycle emissions.
Our Sustainable Product Transition pillar focuses on developing plastic-free, biodegradable and lower-carbon alternatives that help customers respond to evolving sustainability expectations while maintaining product quality, performance and commercial viability.
What We Have Done…
Innovation and Product Development is the foundation of Filtrona’s product transition journey. It covers the way we research, design, test and commercialise lower-impact filtration solutions, including products that reduce dependence on conventional cellulose acetate and support customers in meeting emerging regulatory expectations.
At the centre of this work is our ECO Range — plastic-free, biodegradable filter solutions with lower lifecycle carbon impact, customised to customer specifications. This is underpinned by our Filtrona Innovation Centre and ISO 17025-accredited Scientific Services — providing independent testing, validation and regulatory support for new filter materials.
Explore Our ECO Range
Learn more about our sustainable filter solutions and how they support customers’ transition towards lower-impact products.
Product Carbon Footprint — ECO Range
Filtrona’s ECO Range filter products are manufactured from plastic-free, biodegradable materials — primarily cellulose fibres — replacing conventional cellulose acetate. Cellulose fibre carries significantly lower embedded carbon than cellulose acetate, which requires an energy-intensive chemical conversion process.
Based on carbon footprint calculations aligned with the GHG Protocol Product Standard, our ECO Mono filter generates approximately 80% lower CO2e per kilogram than a conventional cellulose acetate mono filter of equivalent specification. Across the broader ECO Range, carbon reductions range from 36% to 80% compared to their cellulose acetate equivalents, depending on product type and complexity.
Calculations use a cradle-to-customer gate system boundary, incorporating raw material production, upstream transport, manufacturing, packaging and outbound logistics. Figures are internally calculated using recognised secondary emission factor databases and have not yet been independently verified by a third party.
Product-level carbon footprint data is available to customers on request to support Scope 3 reporting.
Our Achievements
In 2025, we formally adopted and embedded our Climate Transition Plan, creating a structured pathway to deliver its approved science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Company’s near-term and long-term targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
We continued to expand and commercialise the ECO Range across multiple product applications, while strengthening the role of the Filtrona Innovation Centre and Scientific Services in material evaluation, product validation and regulatory testing. This progress also supports broader value chain transformation. As purchased raw materials represent a significant share of lifecycle and Scope 3 emissions, product design and material innovation remain among the most important levers in reducing long-term environmental impact.
Achieved 24% sustainable / plastic-free product portfolio in 2025
Climate Transition Plan formally adopted and integrated into capital allocation and procurement planning.
Outlook
Filtrona will expand the ECO Range toward the 2030 target of 25% plastic-free portfolio, supported by lifecycle assessment, customer collaboration and material qualification through the Innovation Centre. We will continue strengthening environmental data quality, while prioritising emissions reduction initiatives that are both high-impact and commercially viable.
Product Innovation and Intellectual Property supports Filtrona’s ability to create, protect and commercialise differentiated solutions. It covers innovation governance, patents, proprietary technologies, confidential information, product validation and responsible collaboration.
Our Achievements
Filtrona continued strengthening innovation governance and IP protection.
ISO 17025 accreditation maintained for testing and validation activities.
Structured IP protection processes and internal controls maintained.
Innovation governance aligned with strategic priorities, regulatory expectations and sustainability objectives.
Continued investment in reduced-risk and sustainable product innovation for heated tobacco systems.
Internal controls strengthened to protect patents, proprietary technologies and confidential information.
Outlook
Filtrona will continue focusing on innovation that supports customer needs, regulatory expectations and sustainability goals. Future priorities include stronger global IP governance, expanded innovation partnerships, ESG integration into innovation processes and greater use of advanced IP analytics.
- Low-Carbon & Circular Operations
Our Operations, Measured and Improving
Sustainability Report 2025
Our 2025 Sustainability Report marks a significant step forward. Going beyond our previous reporting to offer a more complete, transparent picture of how we operate and where we stand on our ESG commitments.
This year’s report introduces broader disclosures across our environmental impact, social performance, and governance practices. We’ve deepened our data coverage, added new metrics, and provided greater context around the progress on our sustainability journey.
To further validate our commitments, the report has been independently assured by SGS under the AA1000 Assurance Standard v3 (Type 2, Moderate Assurance).
Sustainability Report 2024
The Filtrona Sustainability Report 2024 demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainable, efficient, and socially responsible business practices.
It serves as a vital communication platform, fostering meaningful engagement with our stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and the broader public.
This report outlines our strategic roadmap for achieving our ESG goals, with clear metrics to monitor the progress on our sustainability journey.
Sustainability Report 2023
Our 2025 Sustainability Report marks a significant step forward. Going beyond our previous reporting to offer a more complete, transparent picture of how we operate and where we stand on our ESG commitments.
This year’s report introduces broader disclosures across our environmental impact, social performance, and governance practices. We’ve deepened our data coverage, added new metrics, and provided greater context around the progress on our sustainability journey.
To further validate our commitments, the report has been independently assured by SGS under the AA1000 Assurance Standard v3 (Type 2, Moderate Assurance).
