ZURICH, Aug. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX:AMC), a
global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging
solutions, announced the publication of its Decarbonization Roadmap
to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Amcor's targets are
aligned with the latest climate science aiming to limit global
temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and validated by the
Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Amcor's Decarbonization Roadmap features "4 + 1" focus
areas:
- Product redesign: Innovating Amcor's product designs to
lower their carbon footprint.
- Recycled content: Increasing the use of recycled
materials in Amcor's packaging solutions.
- Renewable electricity: Transitioning to renewable
sources to power its operations.
- Supply chain collaboration: Partnering closely with
suppliers to ensure they meet high sustainability standards and
align with Amcor's decarbonization targets.
The "+1" area focuses on enhancing operational efficiency
through actions such as improving water and waste management,
boosting energy efficiency and upgrading equipment.
"Sustainability is a constant motivation for everyone at Amcor –
we want the environment to be better off because of our leadership
and products. We have been successfully reducing our carbon
footprint for years and this Decarbonization Roadmap will help us
and our partners make faster and longer-lasting progress," said
Peter Konieczny, Amcor Interim Chief
Executive Officer.
The publication of the Decarbonization Roadmap serves as another
tangible expression of Amcor's commitment to sustainability and
climate mitigation.
Amcor has been tracking and reporting on the environmental
impacts of our operations since 2008. In fiscal year 2023 (FY23),
22 Amcor sites achieved 100% renewable electricity use and a 10.2%
reduction in absolute GHG emissions compared to FY22. In addition,
it increased its renewable electricity use by 244% compared to
FY22.
Access the full Decarbonization Roadmap here.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible
packaging solutions across a variety of materials for food,
beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and
other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world
to protect products, differentiate brands, and improve supply
chains. The company offers a range of innovative, differentiating
flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures and
services. The company is focused on making packaging that is
increasingly recyclable, reusable, lighter weight and made using an
increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2024, 41,000
Amcor people generated $13.6 billion
in annual sales from operations that span 212 locations in 40
countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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