OUR
ECO-DESIGNED BOXES
The benefits of our
eco-designed boxes
1. Less plastic used
40%
less plastic used
in the 16-piece box¹
38%
less plastic used
in the 30-piece box¹
40%
less plastic used
in the 24-piece box¹
² Based on Ferrero internal data (excluding growth)
2. Lower Carbon Footprint
At least
30%
Lower Carbon Footprint³
Up to
70%
Lower Carbon Footprint if the box is recycled³
³ Findings are based on a comparative life cycle assessment of Ferrero Rocher’s packaging (plastic box only), conducted in 2020/Q1 2021 by a third party following the methodological Guidelines of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) initiative and using global averages. The 30% emissions reduction considers a worst-case non-recycled end-of-life scenario for the new Ferrero Rocher box (incineration without energy recovery). The 70% emissions reduction considers a best-case full recycling scenario for the new box. The final reduction of carbon footprint depends on the efficiency of the recycling stream and on the share of the boxes actually recycled. You can find more information about our study in the technical summary.
3. Plastic box easier to recycle⁴
The eco-designed boxes are made from polypropylene (PP), which can be recycled in many countries. However, these recycling systems are not present in all geographies. Please check with your local municipality for how to properly dispose of the Ferrero Rocher packaging in your area.
⁴ The recycling programmes available globally for rigid PP packaging are significantly higher than for the previous materials we have used to produce the container.
The change to the eco-designed box
As Ferrero Rocher eco-designed boxes are introduced in different markets at different times, starting with our most iconic formats 16-piece box, 30-piece box and 24-piece box, some previous boxes might still be found on store shelves. We aim to progressively introduce the new eco-designed boxes across the entire Ferrero Rocher portfolio.
1982
The Original Transparent Box
Ferrero Rocher was first introduced in 1982. Since then, consumers have appreciated the original transparent box, which allowed them to see the beautifully wrapped golden specialties.
2019
Ferrero Group’s Commitment
In 2019, Ferrero Group made the commitment to more-sustainable packaging and signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. Ferrero Group remains committed to designing 100% of its packaging to be recyclable, reusable, or compostable.
2021
More Sustainable Packaging, Same Quality
Ferrero Rocher has embarked on a journey towards more sustainable packaging. Since September 2021, we have started to progressively introduce our Ferrero Rocher eco-designed boxes, beginning with our most iconic ones: the 16-piece and 30-piece compact boxes.
From 2023
Expanded introduction of our eco-designed boxes
From 2023 onwards, we will be gradually introducing our eco-designed gift boxes, beginning with the 24-piece gift box.
Our journey continues
Moving towards our objective with the eco-designed boxes
The roll-out of the eco-designed Ferrero Rocher boxes is a significant milestone, but it is not the entire journey. We are committed to designing 100% of our packaging to be recyclable, reusable, or compostable.
As we move forward, we will continue to update you on our progress.
Learn more about Ferrero global sustainability initiatives in the Ferrero Group Sustainability Report.
