Introduction to TOMRA
TOMRA was founded over 50 years ago with a mission to transform how the world’s resources are obtained, used, and reused. In an era of overconsumption, TOMRA strongly believes in the role of business to drive sustainable and efficient use of resources. With a presence in over 100 countries, TOMRA is a global technology leader in the circular economy and resource optimization. The company is widely recognized for inventing the reverse vending machine (Pantemaskin), and today remains the global market leader in reverse vending technology.
TOMRA also leads in sensor-based sorting technology used in the recycling, mining, and food industries. Their high-precision equipment enables the automated separation of materials in waste streams for recycling, and the sorting of both fresh and processed foods based on, e.g., size, color, internal qualities, and ripeness— all at the production stage.
Across all divisions, TOMRA is united by their vision: Leading the Resource Revolution.
Sustainability at TOMRA
At TOMRA, sustainability is not just a strategy — it’s core to their identity. The company takes pride in the positive impact of its solutions (what they call their handprint), while also minimizing their footprint as a large manufacturer.
TOMRA has set ambitious sustainability targets, including:
- Science-based targets to reduce GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3.
- Focus on sustainable product design, embedding circular principles.
- Commitment to supply chain sustainability.
- A strong employee value proposition, addressing social impact both internally and across partnerships.
The journey and results
TOMRA has worked with CEMAsys for more than a decade. While the collaboration began before the current ESG team’s time, the relationship has grown steadily over the years.
Key ways CEMAsys supports TOMRA
- Carbon accounting and ESG reporting: TOMRA uses the CEMAsys platform to collect activity data for Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its global entity structure, as well as other ESG metrics.
- CDP Reporting: Over the past three years, TOMRA has received advisory support, including detailed score checks and guidance from CEMAsys consultants.
Results and Benefits
- Improved CDP score: With CEMAsys’ support, TOMRA improved its CDP rating from C to B- in the first year, and then to B in 2025. This progress is directly linked to the quality of insights and strategic alignment enabled by CEMAsys.
- Efficient Reporting: With years of data collection through the platform, TOMRA enjoys a stable and predictable reporting process - ensuring consistency across internal teams.
- Reliable Partnership: The CEMAsys team is described as professional, responsive, and knowledgeable, consistently adding value through their expertise and customer focus.
“Since we began working with CEMAsys on CDP, we’ve seen a clear improvement in our rating — but more importantly, in how we link reporting to our decarbonization strategy."
– Nicolai Prytz, VP Head of Sustainability | TOMRA Group
Why TOMRA Values their Partnership with CEMAsys
At TOMRA, we see CEMAsys not just as a platform provider, but as a reliable and knowledgeable partner in our sustainability journey. Their team provides valuable input to help us continuously improve our ESG and CDP reporting processes.
“What stands out to us is the professionalism of the CEMAsys team — they’re responsive, customer-focused, and truly understand the sustainability space. It’s been a stable and valuable collaboration over the years.”
We also appreciate that CEMAsys continues to evolve both its platform and advisory services. Even though we’ve primarily used the platform and CDP-related support, it’s clear that they have a team of skilled consultants ready to provide guidance when needed.
“I would absolutely recommend working with CEMAsys. Their combination of technical expertise and strong customer service makes them a trusted partner for us.”
– Nicolai Prytz, VP Head of Sustainability | TOMRA Group
