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Introducing Opal

Opal is an innovative and solutions led paper and packaging group striving for excellence in everything we do. A member of the Nippon Paper Group, Opal has operations in Australia and New Zealand, making us one of Australasia’s leading packaging companies.

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Innovative products

Opal works in partnership with our customers to deliver innovative packaging solutions and eye-catching displays, as well as copy and printing papers that you can rely on.

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Think Opal

Opal is one of the leading packaging and paper manufacturing groups in Australia and New Zealand. We have more than 80 operating sites and export to over 70 countries around the world.

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Future

At Opal we are focused on targeting a number of areas to secure our success in the future. These include partnering with our customers, delivering innovative solutions and leveraging research and technology.

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Sustainability

At Opal our high quality, innovative products are used every day all over Australia and New Zealand. We are committed to a circular economy approach through recycling, and procuring wood fibre from responsibly managed sources.

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Operating responsibly

Opal maintains a range of third party certifications and memberships as part of our commitment to operating responsibly. We hold Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification and PEFC™ certification through Responsible Wood®. Each of these certification systems support responsible forestry practices and ensures transparency and traceability in the fibre supply chain.

Certifications

Chain of Custody Certifications

  • Opal Australian Paper* – (FSC-C002059) and (PEFC/21-31-08)
  • Opal Paper and Recycling Botany Mill site – (FSC-C113466)
  • Additional Opal sites* – (FSC-C127957) and (PEFC/21-31-08)
  • Opal Responsible Fibre Sourcing Policy

*Only products made at eligible sites and from eligible materials can carry the FSC® or PEFC claim. Please check the above certificates for information on all eligible sites. If you have any questions about your product’s eligibility for an FSC or PEFC claim, please ask your Opal account manager for more information.

Opal's memberships

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Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for products and services is a voluntary Australian Government standard to manage greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. Opal Australian Paper is certified against the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard and is able to produce Carbon Neutral products by meeting the requirements of the…

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Opal is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation. APCO supports collaboration between brand owners, packaging manufacturers, government and other stakeholders to improve resource efficiency, landfill minimisation and environmental leadership.

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Opal is also a member of SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) for its supply chain management. SEDEX help companies to improve their responsible and sustainable business practices, and source responsibly.

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