ESG Policies

Diamond developed its greenbox sustainability initiative to research, design, and implement packaging solutions that are innovative and sustainable. The core of the initiative – designs, materials, and methods – represents a comprehensive approach to packaging that minimizes environmental impact throughout the supply chain.

In 2021 Diamond Packaging announced a multi-year commitment to purchase carbon offsets through Climate Action Reserve (CAR) to reduce its carbon footprint. Diamond facilities are now carbon neutral (covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions).

Diamond has obtained Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody certification from Preferred by Nature.

FSC certification demonstrates our continued commitment to environmental responsibility. By utilizing paperboard sourced from responsibly managed forests, we can help businesses empower consumers to make more sustainable choices.

Diamond measures its progress on environmental issues through key sustainability metrics, including waste recycling. About 97% of all manufacturing waste (e.g., paperboard, plastic, metal) is recycled annually; all wood pallets are recycled or reused; all office waste is recycled; all remaining waste is recovered, eliminating landfill disposal.

In 2007 Diamond Packaging committed to purchase clean, renewable wind energy for 100% of its electrical energy requirements, becoming one of the first U.S. based folding carton suppliers to do so. The purchase illustrates the company's continued commitment to the environment and the community.

Diamond achieved Zero Waste to Landfill status in 2014, becoming the first U.S.-based folding carton supplier to achieve the distinction. The recovery and recycling program is a natural evolution of the company’s greenbox sustainability initiative and one which will provide long-term environmental and economic benefits.

Diamond’s employee-led Community Service Team has a target to initiate at least six (6) company-sponsored community service drives throughout the year.

With their help Diamond hopes to build an even stronger bond between the company and our community.

Diamond is actively involved in the Rochester community, contributing to several local organizations.

According to CECP (Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®) Giving in Numbers: 2023 Edition, the median corporate donation as a percentage of pre-tax profit in 2022 was under one percent (0.94%). Diamond’s target is to exceed the median of all companies benchmarked. In 2023 Diamond’s corporate donation total as a percentage of pre-tax profit (1.02%) was just over one percent.

Diamond takes great pride in its talented and dedicated team members, all of whom help make it one of the most successful and innovative companies in the packaging industry.

Diamond believes that each employee contributes directly to the company's growth and success, and we hope everyone takes pride in being a member of our team.

Diamond Packaging is committed to conducting business in an ethical and honest manner and is committed to implementing and enforcing systems that ensure corruption and bribery is prevented. Diamond has zero-tolerance for bribery and corrupt activities. We are committed to act professionally, fairly, and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships.

The Company is firmly committed to creating a respectful working environment and prohibits unlawful discrimination (including harassment) based on the race, sex, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, national origin, military status, color, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law of the individual or anyone associated with the individual.

Diamond Packaging is committed to upholding the highest standards of business ethics and integrity. Our values and principles guide every decision we make, ensuring that we operate with transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Diamond Packaging is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring that our operations and supply chain are free from child labor. We recognize the inherent rights of children to be protected from economic exploitation and hazardous work conditions.

Diamond Packaging is committed to upholding and promoting the highest standards of human rights across all aspects of our operations. As a responsible corporate citizen in the Containers & Packaging industry, we recognize our duty to respect and support internationally recognized human rights principles as outlined by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization's core conventions.

Diamond Packaging recognizes our employees as our most valuable asset and that their well-being is essential to our continued success. As a responsible organization in the Containers & Packaging industry, we are committed to ensuring our employees receive a living wage that meets or exceeds their basic needs and supports a decent standard of living. This policy outlines our commitment to providing fair compensation, promoting economic stability, and fostering a supportive work environment.

It is the Company’s objective to provide a work environment free from elements that would deter you from doing your best work. The Company maintains this policy so that you feel comfortable raising and discussing any workplace issues you may have. We welcome your input.

Diamond Packaging is committed to conducting procurement in an ethical, legal, and socially responsible manner. Diamond expects its suppliers to share this commitment.

All Diamond suppliers must meet the following minimum requirements to do business with Diamond.

Diamond Packaging takes its social and ethical responsibilities seriously. We look to partner with companies that are also strong advocates for supplier diversity in the community because it will expand opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace for diverse business owners.

Diamond actively seeks out other women-owned and minority-owned businesses and has increased annual spend with these companies by 1,063% since 2012.

Diamond Packaging is committed to building long-term relationships with our business partners based upon mutual respect and socially responsible practices. We actively seek out business partners who share, and are committed to, our values.

Diamond Packaging is committed to using sustainable paperboard in our folding carton production. We prioritize sourcing from FSC, PEFC, or SFI certified suppliers, ensuring the wood fiber in our paperboard comes from responsibly managed forests. We regularly verify our suppliers' certification status to maintain these standards.

Diamond Packaging proudly supports the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and is committed to taking responsible business actions to help build a more sustainable future.

Diamond is also an active participant in the UN's annual Communication on Progress (CoP), which measures progress towards the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Diamond Packaging supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which provide a taxonomy around which data can be monitored, managed, collected, collated and reported. Diamond measures and reports on where existing business practices and/or projects impact on one or more of the SDGs, including:

• Gender Equality
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action
• Life on Land
• Partnerships for the Goals