Lyreco Unboxed: Largest B2B sustainability congress in Switzerland with second round
Lyreco Switzerland AG has now held its sustainability conference for business partners in French-speaking Switzerland under the motto "openly and honestly unpacked" and is thus staying the course.
Sustainability has been high on the agenda at Lyreco Switzerland for years. This was also the case with the first sustainability conference in German-speaking Switzerland in January 2024. Once again, on February 13, 2025 in Lausanne, over 500 guests from business, science and politics were able to experience why failure is so important for making supply chains more sustainable in an unconventional, authentic and unique way under the motto: "openly and honestly unpacked".
Over 20 experts on stage
How does "one way" become a genuine circular economy, which technologies make supply chains more efficient and sustainable, and which measures help on the way to net zero? Lyreco has brought over 20 experts to the stage who really have something to say. "From science to entrepreneurial practice, from corporations to start-ups and from climate seniors to the youngest generation, whether in one of the two panels or the exhibition. Lyreco Unboxed is honest, concrete and practical and therefore much more than just an event," says a company statement. The event was held for the second time and emphasizes above all a blunt, authentic and open discussion of the topic of sustainability.
Why a sustainability event in French-speaking Switzerland?
"Lyreco has long been committed to sustainability," says Martin Schlittler, Managing Director of Lyreco Switzerland AG. "With our commitment to the Science Based Target initiative, sustainable delivery and environmentally friendly product strategy, we are actively working towards a net-zero future." "Lyreco Unboxed" has already built a bridge to the mission: sustainable solutions for the workplace. "Now we want to inspire our customers, partners and employees in French-speaking Switzerland - with knowledge, fun and without pointing fingers!" says Schlittler.
Based on this idea, French-speaking experts were selected and a climate and innovation forum was initiated. A new dialog hub enables a direct exchange with experts. The Circular Tour de Suisse brings the circular economy to life throughout Switzerland and presents sustainable solutions together with partners. Lyreco provided a platform for the first stage stop with its integration in the Dialog HUB.
Can such an event be sustainable?
"The CO₂ analysis of the unboxed event in German-speaking Switzerland showed that around 90 % of emissions come from mobility and catering," explains Tina Kempf. "That's why we avoid unnecessary transportation and rely on vegetarian, seasonal and regional products, preferably organic, for our catering."
But Lyreco says it has gone a few steps further: The event was designed to be as resource-friendly as possible. Furniture and exhibition materials are 100 percent reusable - for example through rental furniture and Lyreco reusable boxes, which are then reused for customer deliveries. Participants were encouraged to travel by public transport, while transport was reduced or optimized through short logistics routes, electric vehicles and collective transport.
Sustainability requires transparency and collaboration. With "Lyreco Unboxed", the company is creating an open platform for responsible action. The customer event also serves as a networking platform and a thank-you for successful collaboration. Thanks to the Sustainability Event Guide, Lyreco can continuously reduce the emissions of its events - in line with the Science Based Target Initiative.
Source and further information: www.lyreco.ch
