Glossary

BioPak business area

As of January 1, 2020, the former business areas were discontinued and replaced by a functional organization with clear sales and marketing responsibilities. The new organization consists of two business areas; Duni and BioPak.

Duni business area

As of January 1, 2020, the former business areas were discontinued and replaced by a functional organization with clear sales and marketing responsibilities. The new organization consists of two business areas; Duni and BioPak.

Airlaid

A material known for its wetness allocation, absorption capability and softness. The process is based on using air to distribute the fibers in the material instead of water as in traditional tissue production. Airlaid is used for table covers, placemats and napkins.

Bagasse

Bagasse is a waste product from cane sugar processing after the sugar has been extracted. The material is 100% biodegradable. Bagasse is mainly used in meal packaging and serving products such as plates, bowls and take-away boxes.

BRC / IFS

BRC and IFS are management systems for hygiene and food safety. The units in Bramsche and Poznan are BRC certified. The unit in Wolkenstein is IFS certified.

Circularity

An integrated holistic approach to the sustainability-related challenges faced by the Group. It encompasses the whole life cycle – from material selection and impact on the life cycle, to ultimate solutions.

Customization

Tailoring solutions for specific customers so they reinforce the customer’s own concept and brand.

Cybersecurity

Digital security, which protects digital information, networks, devices, applications and data from attack or unauthorized access through various methods.

Dunicel^®

Dunicel is a table cover based on a unique material with a fall similar to cloth. Thanks to a special production method, the feel is entirely different from ordinary paper table covers.

Duniform^®

Duniform is a system for food and beverage distribution and covers everything from packaging machines to heat maintenance bags.

Dunilin^®

Dunilin feels and folds like linen and is used for the most luxurious napkins. A unique material with a woven effect to look like linen, but is based on paper pulp. Dunilin combines strength with high absorption capability and is perfect for napkin folding.

Ecoecho^®

Ecoecho is a product range of serving and meal solutions with sound environmental characteristics. This range uses the best available materials with the aim of limiting the use of non-renewable resources, thereby reducing our carbon footprint. The products have been developed with the environment in mind and have been selected on the grounds that they possess one or more environmentally approved characteristics.

European Green Deal (EU Green Deal)

A package of policy initiatives to pave the way for a °green° transition in the EU, with the ultimate goal of climate neutrality by 2050.

Evolin^®

Evolin is a   new, revolutionary table covering material that combines the look and feel of textile and linen table covers with the advantages of the disposable product. It is a hybrid material based on cellulose fiber and produced with a patented process.

Exploration hub

An internal hub to identify, test and validate different solutions that are outside the core business, but still targeting the HoReCa+ segment.

FSC^®

Abbreviation for Forest Stewardship Council, an independent membership organization that certifies forest management regarding social responsibility, environmental sustainability and economic viability.

GHG Protocol

The leading standard for business to measure, manage and report greenhouse gas emissions.

HoReCa

Acronym for Hotel, Restaurant and Catering.

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 ° is the only international standard for environmental management systems and has also been chosen as the standard within Duni. The units in Bramsche, Wolkenstein, ° Poznan and Skåpafors are ISO 14001 certified.

ISO 26000

ISO 26000 is an international standard that defines corporate social responsibility.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management. The units in Bramsche, Wolkenstein, ° Poznan and Skåpafors are ISO 9001 certified.

Conversion

The production phase in which tissue and airlaid in large rolls are cut, pressed, embossed and folded into finished napkins and table covers.

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)

A method for calculating the environmental impact of a product’s entire life cycle – from the extraction of natural resources until the product is no longer used and must be disposed of.

OK Compost

The OK Compost^® label means that Duni has the world’s first and largest range of compostable napkins, both in single colors and in selected designs.

Organic growth

Growth excluding currency and structural effects. Acquired companies are included in organic growth when they have been a part of Duni Group for five quarters.

Our Decade of Action

Duni Group’s updated strategy with a long-term vision, a higher purpose and a clear sustainability agenda based on the UN Agenda 2030. With our “Decade of Action” we want to lead the way in sustainability.

Private label

Products marketed under the customer’s own label.

Sacchetto

Duni Sacchetto^® is a paper cutlery pocket with space for a napkin

SDG

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 priority areas where there is consensus on the need for significant improvements by 2030.

SUP

The EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive, which aims to implement a series of measures for Member States to address the negative environmental impacts of certain plastic products.

Sustainable Goodfoodmood^®

Business Area Duni’s brand platform – to create a pleasant atmosphere and positive mood at all times when food and drink are prepared and served – a Goodfoodmood.

UNGC

The UN Global Compact (UNGC) is the world’s largest initiative to unite the business community around corporate sustainability, no matter how large or complex a company is or where it is located. Currency-adjusted/currency translation effects

Currency adjusted/currency impact translation effects

Figures adjusted for the effects of exchange rate differences related to consolidation. 2021 figures calculated at 2020 exchange rates. Effects of translation of balance sheet items are not included.

Vertical integration

The vertical integration means that the Group, through the Duni business, owns virtually the entire value chain for tablecloths and napkins (tissue and airlaid).

Materiality analysis

An analysis with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure that sustainability work is based on relevant areas has formed the basis of our three sustainability initiatives.