GL BARRIER is a transparent barrier film that offers the world’s highest level of barrier performance and a wide array of variations. It is a top brand in the global market, holding approximately 40% of the market share and supplying around 18,000 companies worldwide. This versatile film is used in packaging for foods, beverages, mechanical parts, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toiletries. For more information, visit GL BARRIER.

Purpose/Development
GL BARRIER supports client companies in achieving their sustainability targets by providing high-performance barrier packaging. Key features include:

High barrier performance comparable to that of aluminum foils, resistant to degradation from humidity and temperature.
Non-conductive properties, enabling use in microwaves and metal detection.
Recyclability, allowing for mono-materialization and the use of various recycled resources.

Technology (Originality/Ingenuity)
TOPPAN has developed unique technologies for GL BARRIER, acquiring 166 patents in total. Over the past two years, the company has secured 21 new patents specifically for mono-materialization, use of recycled resources, and high barrier performance. For a visual overview, check out this YouTube video.

Contribution to Sustainability
Food Loss Reduction: Extends the expiration date of foods, thereby reducing food loss.
Recycling Efforts: Expands the use of mono-materials and recycled resources in products, advancing the recycling efforts of customer companies.
CO2 Reduction: Achieves significant CO2 reduction, with data provided in the additional information below.
GL BARRIER Series with Global Leading Share: Additional Information

TOPPAN’s Sustainability Management
TOPPAN, founded in 1900 as a printing company in Tokyo, is now engaged in diverse businesses with printing technology at their core. The company reports sales of 1.6 trillion yen and employs 50,000 people. For more details, visit Our Business.

TOPPAN’s Vision: The company aims for Digital & Sustainable Transformation, striving to become a leading provider of solutions to social issues worldwide through digital and sustainable transformation (DX and SX).

Sustainability Target of Packaging Business
TOPPAN’s Packaging Business aims to achieve a sales ratio of 100% for sustainable packaging by 2030, recognizing its significant impact through customer companies. This includes efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions. For more details, refer to Sustainable Packaging 100%.

CO2 Reduction Effect
CO2 emissions were calculated using the volume of shipped pouches for retort and pouches for foods with mono-material spouts using GL BARRIER in FY2021. This resulted in a CO2 emissions reduction of 81,000 tons compared to packaging using aluminum foils.

Category:Green ProductsYear:2024Designers:Toppan Holdings Inc., Tokyo, JapanManufacturer:Toppan Holdings Inc., Tokyo, Japan