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Adapting to Change Annual Report Introduction page 5 01 Governance page 9 02 Finance page 13 03 Membership page 21 04 Recovery & Recycling page 31 05 Recruitment & Enforcement page 39 06 Policy Developments page 43 Marketing, Communications 07 & Public Relations page 49 REPAK BOARD MEMBERS 2020 LIST OF ACRONYMS CCA Contract Compliance Audits CEP Circular Economy Package Mr Tony Keohane Mr Séamus Clancy Chairperson Chief Executive Officer CLG Company Limited by Guarantee DECC Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications DRS Deposit Return Scheme EfW Energy from Waste EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPR Extended Producer Responsibility ESG Environmental and Social Governance Mr Tom Burke Ms Anne Butler Ms Edel Clancy Mr John Curran HDPE High-density polyethylene Elected Brandholder Independent Elected Retailer Elected Retailer (appointed 20 February 2020) (appointed 2 December 2020) (retired 7 October 2020) NNC Net Necessary Costs PET Polyethylene terephthalate RO’s Recovery Operators RPS Repak Payment Scheme Repak ELT CLG Repak End of Life Tyres SUP Single Use Plastics SUPD Single Use Plastics Directive Mr David Duffy Ms Louise English Mr William Hanley Mr Joseph Manning TFS Office Transfrontier Shipment Office Elected Distributor / Wholesaler / Independent Elected Scheduled Member Elected Retailer Manufacturer / Convertor (appointed 20 February 2020) WCS Waste Characterisation Study (retired 7 October 2020) WERLAs Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities Mr Eoin Mc Donagh Mr James McNeill Mr Tom Shipsey Elected Distributor / Wholesaler / Independent Elected Brandholder Manufacturer / Convertor (appointed 2 December 2020) Introduction Introduction 2020 was a year of major challenges for our The following summarises how Members, Recovery Operators, and the staff Repak performed for you in 2020: of Repak, in managing through the pandemic. We managed to meet these challenges while 2020 SUMMARY PERFORMANCE delivering on all key compliance objectives and → All staff remained Covid-19 free, safe → New EU measurement guidance implementing legislative change requirements and worked from home. Covid procedures methodology was adopted by the EPA for worked well with a strong staff communication 2018 recycling data. This will have a significant of the Circular Economy Package (CEP) and the structure in place for teams and individuals, with a knock on impact on Recycling rates for 2020. programme of engagement that supported esprit Repak is forecasting 2020 Recycling will drop Programme for Government. de corps. A new HR management system, a new from projected 67% to 63.4%. Likewise, Plastic is telephone system and additional home working expected to drop from 33.8% to 29.3%. All other resources were put in place to support the remote materials were well ahead of targets with glass working policy. achieving an 87% recycling rate, well ahead of the 2030 target of 80%. → Strong 2020 financial performance. A surplus of €557k after tax, ahead of budget by €720k. → The Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) 5 Strong new Member fee income in Q4, with R&R and Review of the Packaging & Packaging Waste 6 cost managed tightly, overheads significantly Directive are major bodies of work which Repak lower than budget and a strong financial income is contributing to and influencing, in the best 2020 recovery in Q4, contributed to the healthy result. interest of Members. Significant delays in the 2020 In Q4, a Covid -19 fee income credit of €274k was issuance of guidance from the EU on the SUPD paid to Members whose business had to close in is proving problematic for both the industry In June 2020, Repak applied for and was successful, The Waste Industry responded exceptionally well line with Government advice. and regulators. in receiving approval from Eamon Ryan, TD, Minister to the pandemic conditions, with Ireland being one for the Environment, Climate and Communications of the few countries that maintained a full waste → In 2020, Repak had retained earnings of → Spend on Marketing & Communications was (DECC), to operate as your packaging compliance recycling service in trying conditions. Repak assisted €28.9m and closing cash balance including reduced by 33% to €866k given the challenging Repak Annual Report Repak scheme for a further 5-year period, from January by providing additional funding to the Industry, investment funds of €35.8m representing a €0.6m environment. We also saw a 92.38% increase in Annual Report Repak 2021 to December 2025. when the supply chain for the export of waste paper increase on 2019. The Packaging accrual increased traffic to Repak.ie in 2020 as a consequence of a Details of the approval conditions are on our encountered difficulties in delivering recycling targets. to €6.5m. new digital strategy. Our overall combined public website repak.ie and we would encourage all 2020 was also the year when Repak rolled out relations activities had a strong reach of 43.4m. → Repak started the year with 3,407 Members Members to understand the new legal obligations its pilot Eco Fee Modulation and Net Necessary and by year end we had 3,414 alongside another → Team Green signups continue to build with that Repak fulfils on your behalf. Cost models in preparation for complying with the 40-pending payment at year end (3,454). 144 were 19,000 Members, but fell short of the target of requirements of the Circular Economy Legislative revoked due to liquidations, consolidations, no 20,000 by year end. The strategic priorities for Repak increased its fee income by Package. The new eco fee modulated structure was longer being obligated or a change of ownership. 2021 are the B2B and B2C messaging around soft communicated to Members and will come into effect This represents a satisfying outcome given the plastic being placed in recycling bins. almost 10% to €32.9m with new on July 1, 2021. In conjunction with the Single Use challenges of the year. Plastics Directive (SUPD) legislation, the new eco fee → The 6th annual Pakman Awards ceremony, Member Income of €1.2m coming modulated structure signalled Repak is ‘Adapting → 191 New Members joined in 2020 contributing powered by Repak, was postponed in 2020 as a full from major online and retail to Change’. a fee income of €1,158,467. event, due to Covid 19 restrictions. We continued In 2020, all EU recycling targets were achieved. with one Member virtual award, the Plastic Pledge, → Repak held its first Membership webinar in producers resulting in a financial On behalf of our Members, we ensured the most resulting in 13 entries being shortlisted. Overall October 2020. Over 100 Members registered and cost effective, efficient delivery of waste packaging Pakman Award winner, Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd, surplus of €557k. joined the presentation, which explained legislative recycling and maintained best practice in collection, alongside Coca Cola HBC Ireland & N.Ireland, changes required by CEP & SUP and their impact separation, and repurposing of the packaging you Mannok Pack Ltd and Tesco Ireland were awarded Repak provided funding for 1.038m tonnes of on the collection and treatment of the packaging Silver while ABP Food Group, Britvic Ireland, packaging recycling & recovery in 2020, a 3% placed on the market. our Members place on the market. A repeat of the Heineken Ireland and Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard increase on the previous year, with recycling costs Repak continues to be one of the best overall webinar for Members was held in March 2021 with were awarded Bronze. increasing by €2.6m (10.6%). The increase in the recycling performers in Europe with a cost model 251 Members joining the online forum. household sector reflected consumer buying and in the lower quartile of countries. As an agile consumption patterns while the commercial sector organisation, with prudent financial management, → Recycling and recovery of 1.038m tonnes was saw a reduction in waste generated, particularly in this places Repak in a strong position to deliver on funded at a cost of €27.2m, under budget by the hospitality sector, which was severely impacted future environmental challenges. €180k. The recycling tonnes for 2020 were up by by the pandemic. 25,193 (3.7%) on 2019. Introduction At Repak, working with our stakeholders is an integral To the staff of Repak a very part of our success. In particular, we wish to thank the Department of the Environment, Climate and special thanks in what was a Communications (DECC), Local Authorities, Regional Planning Offices, the Waste Enforcement Regional difficult year for all concerned. Lead Authorities (WERLAs) and the communications To everyone that embraced the team that manage www.mywaste.ie, for their collaboration in providing consistent recycling challenges that Covid-19 brought communication to consumers. and delivered a strong outcome We also recognise the very important role of our 101 authorised Waste Industry Recovery for our Members, our sincere Operators, who collect packaging from Members, thanks. 1.7m household bins, almost 1,900 bottle banks, and 120 civic amenity sites throughout the country. In conjunction with the DECC, the Waste Industry The Board of Repak recognise the major challenges did a tremendous job in maintaining waste services that the Circular Economy Package which includes throughout the pandemic. Many operators also the introduction of eco fee modulation, net upgraded their facilities to improve the quality of necessary cost and the impact that these will have for 7 recyclate and increase capacity in Ireland, which is Members. The Single Use Plastics Directive has also needed and most welcome, particularly in the area been reflected in the programme for Government of soft plastics recycling. Without this expertise and and includes the introduction of a deposit return commitment to the collection and recycling of our scheme in Ireland along with significant labelling 2020 Members packaging, Ireland would not be one of the changes and other measures. Repak will continue lead performers in Europe. to advocate for Members and represent your best We wish to thank the Board and the sub interests in the equitable application of these new committees of the Board, for their dedication and legislative requirements.

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