IGEPA group  at a glance 


IGEPA group was established in 1960 and today it is  one of the leading specialist wholesale groups for paper and printing accessories, advertising technology, and packaging in Europe. With one of the most comprehensive ranges in the sector, we support more than 80,000 customers in industry, trade, and business – reliably, responsibly, and in a solution-oriented manner. Our group of companies is currently active in  23 countries, with 79 locations and a strong network of independently managed companies with a joint  strategic alignment. The sustainable development of  our group is based on around 3,300 employees at  home and abroad, state-of-the-art logistics structures, and a growing international alliance. This Sustainability Report comprises the consolidated data of all reporting companies in Europe (see next page) and illustrates their contribution to environmental,  social and governance issues. Our integrated reporting ensures that progress is measurable and documented comparably across national borders. By doing so, we make sustainability visible – as a firm component of our corporate development.

IGEPA group’s understanding  of sustainability 

Double materiality


In an effort to assume responsibility effectively, IGEPA group consistently aligns its sustainability management towards the expectations and requirements of its stakeholders. In preparation for future reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), we carried out an extensive stakeholder survey  in 2024. The goal was to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the essential sustainability issues, human rights issues, and future expectations of IGEPA group. 

The results of this survey were directly integrated into  our materiality analysis, which serves as a key steering instrument of our sustainability strategy. On the basis of the method of double materiality, we evaluate sustainability issues from both a financial perspective (‘Outside- in’), i.e. with regard to the potential risks and opportunities for our company – and in terms of our impacts on society and the environment (‘Inside-out’). This helps us to ensure that our strategy reflects the actual priorities and we can concentrate resources in a targeted manner on the fields of action that are truly of importance. 

A total of 712 stakeholders participated in the survey between 22 May 2024 and 07 July 2024 (response rate: 54.4%). The stakeholder groups identified include  employees, shareholders, customers, banks, suppliers, and associations. Their feedback provided valuable  input for refining the key topics of our sustainability work and targeting future measures

The results of the stakeholder dialogue also formed an important basis for IGEPA group’s policy statement  on respect for human rights. This way, we ensure that  our corporate commitments not only meet international standards, but also take into account the views of our stakeholders. 

Compliance: Adherence to rules, laws and guidelines


In accordance with the requirements of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), the management of the IGEPA group has set up a reporting office. Reports can be made in English using the electronic reporting form provided here:

Whistlefox englisch


The IGEPA group GmbH & Co. KG ensures that no person who makes use of the external and/or internal contact options will suffer any damage or other disadvantage.

 


Austria:
igepa.at

Bosnia and Herzegovina:
igepa.ba

Belgium:
igepa.be

Bulgaria:
slavey91.com

Croatia:
 igepa-plana.hr
↘ igepa-pako.hr

Czech Republic:
igepa.cz

Denmark:
igepagroup.dk
signcom.dk

Estonia:
igepa.ee

Finland:
paperpap.fi
signcom.fi/

France:
papeteries-dauphine.fr

Germany:
igepa.de
igepasystems.de

Hungary:
igepa.hu

Latvia:
polap.lv

Lithuania:
libra.lt
heliopolis.lt

Luxembourg:
igepa.be

Netherlands:
igepa.nl

Norway: 
signcom.no
scandraft.no


IGEPA group – International key figures, as of 2024