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DS Smith, an International Paper company, and a leading global supplier of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, announces the first results of its partnership with Apilab, a world leader in bee biomonitoring.
Launched in 2025, the scientific partnership is transforming bees into environmental sentinels at thirteen packaging facilities across France. The bees provide early warning signs of changes in their ecosystem.
Apilab: innovation is key to biodiversity.
Apilab has developed a unique methodology that is AFNOR-certified and validated by the European INSIGNIA protocol. The bees forage within a 3-kilometre radius to collect millions of micro-samples each day. They deposit the non-invasive sampling materials, including nectar and pollen captured on silicone bracelets, propolis grids and Apistrips in their hives. These samples are analysed by Apilab experts in the laboratory and assessed for floral biodiversity, air quality, and pollutants.
This innovative biodiversity mapping approach enables the measurement of industrial impact on local ecosystems, supporting the objectives of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The CSRD requires companies to disclose detailed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information to enhance the transparency and accountability of their business practices. It also supports the monitoring of ecosystems around industrial and manufacturing sites and track changes in biodiversity over time.
Positive results at a national level
Analysis across the thirteen DS Smith facilities, ranging from urban environments, green spaces, and rural areas, reveals:
“This biodiversity mapping allows us to identify the strengths and areas for improvement of each packaging site. It is extremely valuable to us in terms of helping to guide our actions and inform our planning decisions when we create ecological corridors, plant native species, and approach our management of a variety of differentiated green spaces,” said Julien Clery, CSR Manager, DS Smith Packaging, France.
The DS Smith project is a key contributor to the wider international Apilab biomonitoring network that consists of over five hundred natural areas.
DS Smith has a target-led sustainability strategy, Redefining Packaging for a Changing World, and is committed to leading an industry-wide transition to a circular economy while delivering sustainable circular solutions for its customers worldwide.
DS Smith
DS Smith, an International Paper company, is a leading global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. The company plays a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods, food and beverage, and industrials. It has a target-led sustainability strategy, Redefining Packaging for a Changing World, and is committed to leading an industry-wide transition to a circular economy while delivering sustainable circular solutions for customers. As a part of this mandate, there is a focus on replacing plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains, providing recycling solutions, innovation and significant investment into Research & Development including alternative materials and fibres. The company has a progressive approach to the service and optimization of sustainable supply chains, a well-known and bespoke ‘Box-to-Box’ in fourteen days operational model and a unique Circular Design Metrics approach. It is a proactive member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the original DS Smith box-making business was started by the London based Smith family in the 1940s. Additional information can be found by visiting www.dssmith.com
International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is dedicated to empowering customers, teammates, and shareowners to thrive by delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for a changing world. As a trusted leader in corrugated packaging, we collaborate with partners across industries to protect what matters most—strengthening supply chains, advancing sustainability, and creating lasting value for our stakeholders. Additional information can be found by visiting www.internationalpaper.com
Apilab
Apilab is an expert in biomonitoring by bees and assesses biodiversity and the impact of human activities on the environment and pollinators. Wild and honeybees are true sentinels of the environment. They collect and bioaccumulate elements present in nature. Apilab has created a method that provides scientific indicators that can be easily integrated into sustainable development initiatives. The company is based near La Rochelle with a team comprising expert scientists in the fields of biomonitoring, ecotoxicology, beekeeping, and ecology combining scientific and apicultural expertise. Additional information can be found by visiting www.apilab.fr
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