Corporate Responsibility
Dedicated to improving the future
APC believes in giving back to our local communities, investing in ourselves and our incredible team, and ensuring we do our part to promote a healthy global environment. Our company’s longstanding success—more than 120 years and growing—is due in large part to this philosophy. It has inspired our philanthropy, guided our technical upgrades and team development, and fueled innovations in materials and processes.
A MESSAGE FROM RAY GRAHAM, CEO & PRESIDENT
For more than 120 years, American Packaging Corporation (APC) has been dedicated to producing flexible packaging that protects, transports, and enhances the enjoyment of a wide variety of food items and many other products. Our efforts have benefited consumers and brand owners alike. Every day, we work diligently to build and maintain a premier reputation by partnering with customers, suppliers, and other essential stakeholders, and by providing solutions that drive value for our customers and deliver a great consumer experience.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Today, American Packaging Corporation (APC) is more focused than ever before. We are committed to meeting our customers’ needs and adapting to an ever-changing business landscape. Our ability to respond to new challenges and shifting consumer demands is vital to our success. We pursue this by:
- Embracing innovation
- Continuously improving
- Delivering high performance solutions and services
- Growing collaboratively
- Creating value
Dedication to People and the Environment
APC is committed to enhancing the lives of consumers, communities, and employees, while acknowledging our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact. This commitment is evident in our focus on:
- Fostering a safe and collaborative business culture
- Providing meaningful employment and advancement opportunities for employees
- Supporting and strengthening our communities and ecosystem
These principles support our ongoing business growth, employee development, and commitment to environmental stewardship. Sustainability is embedded into every aspect of our operations and is central to our business strategy.
Focus on APC Team Members
Our highest priority is the safety, advancement, and achievements of our team. APC strives to be an “Employer of Choice,” providing a secure and positive work environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. We invest in workplace safety, training, competitive compensation and benefits, and enrichment programs for all staff. Our guiding motto—Good Job, Great Life—reflects our dedication to offering stable employment and sustainable career paths that empower employees to succeed professionally, support their families, and plan for retirement.
APC’s Corporate Responsibility
Protecting and enriching our local and national communities is a core goal of APC. We fulfill this responsibility by upholding and advancing Social, Economic, and Environmental Responsibilities.
Social Responsibility
APC supports community needs at both local and national levels, building strong relationships and making a positive impact. We prioritize disaster relief, health services, hunger prevention, and environmental cleanup. Our philanthropic efforts include volunteering and supporting organizations such as The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, The American Red Cross, United Way, Schottland Family YMCA, Rochester Institute of Technology School of Packaging, and relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as the Kerr County Texas Flood.
Economic Responsibility
Economic stewardship is fundamental to the stability and success of our company, employees, customers, and suppliers. APC invests in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, modern equipment, innovative technologies, and talent development, driving sales growth well above industry averages. This economic resilience ensures our customers can rely on APC as a long-term partner for their packaging needs and provides our employees and their families with financial security.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental stewardship is a key part of APC’s mission and strategy. We focus on responsible sourcing, production methods that minimize waste, sustainable packaging innovation, and supportive downstream programs. Our flexible packaging solutions help protect and deliver food, healthcare, pet care, personal care, and other essential products. In 2025, APC advanced our portfolio of RE® sustainable product packaging, including the development of PCR and Advanced Recycle Content, and Design for Recycle Papers and Films.
In addition to sustainable packaging innovation, APC continues to embrace and expand environmentally responsible practices and partnerships, including:
- Carbon Disclosure Project Disclosure
- Ecovadis – Top 35% Bronze Sustainability Rating
- Near Term Science Based Target Initiatives Approval
- Pet Sustainability Coalition Accreditation
- ISCC PLUS Accreditation
- ISO 14001 Accreditation
- SEDEX Accreditation
- CEFLEX Accreditation
Looking Ahead
In 2026, APC will continue to pursue excellence in corporate performance, expand our sustainable product portfolio and capabilities, and make meaningful contributions to our communities. American Packaging Corporation is well-positioned for sustainable growth that benefits our company, employees, customers, and stakeholders for years to come.
We are grateful to all APC team members whose dedication makes these programs possible and helps us achieve our shared vision for a better future.
Ray Graham
CEO & President
American Packaging Corporation
PRINCIPLES OF APC SUSTAINABILITY
APC's sustainability program is a fundamental part of long-term profitability and viability of our company and is a natural outgrowth of our Core Values. APC’s goals are to be accountable and responsible for our actions while remaining focused on improving the environment for future generations through, working with our employees, funding education support, continuing internal research, preserving natural resources, minimizing waste and continually evaluating our manufacturing operations and suppliers for efficiencies and reduction of environmental impacts.
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- The overview outlines our activities and performance related to Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability.
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Social Sustainability
Supporting the community
APC partners with organizations in North America that reflect its sustainability, social, economic and environmental ideals.
Economic Sustainability
At the core of our long-standing success
Our Engineered Laminations & Coatings Center of Excellence in Rochester, NY, strives to send zero waste to landfills.
Environmental Sustainability
Stewardship of our local & global environments
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