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.
Learn moreOpal 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.
Learn moreOpal 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.
Learn moreAt 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.
Learn moreAt 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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Opal maintains a range of third party certifications and memberships as part of our commitment to operating responsibly.
We hold Chain of Custody certification for FSC® as well as for PEFC™ through Responsible Wood®. Chain of Custody certification systems support responsible forestry practices, ensuring transparency and traceability in the fibre supply chain.*
*Only products made at eligible sites and from eligible materials can carry the FSC® or PEFC™ claim.
Opal supports a wide range of non-government organisations and industry associations. We are members of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Australian Industry Group (AIG), Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), Climate Active, Committee for Gippsland (C4G), Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA), Food and Fibre Gippsland, FSC Australia, Responsible Wood, Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) and the Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA).
The Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard is a voluntary Australian Government standard. Opal Australian Paper is certified against this standard and can produce Carbon Neutral products by meeting its requirements.
Find out moreOpal 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.
Find out moreOpal is a member of SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) for its supply chain management. SEDEX helps companies to improve their responsible and sustainable business practices, and source responsibly.
Learn moreThe Opal Group is focused on the principles of the circular economy. We are committed to continuing to reduce waste through reuse and recycling. We will also continue to transition our energy usage to renewable sources.
Learn moreOpal’s sustainable packaging targets are supported by the packaging we manufacture for our customers, in line with Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets.
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