Packaging solutions provider Berry Global Group has revealed significant progress in sustainability with key achievements in 2024.<\/p>\n
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The company has published its 2024 sustainability report, showcasing notable advancements while creating value for its stakeholders.<\/p>\n
The report details Berry\u2019s advancement towards a circular, net-zero economy through its Impact 2025 strategy, incorporating its three sustainability pillars: products, performance, and partners.<\/p>\n
In the products category, the company increased purchases of post-consumer resin by 43% year-over-year (YoY), rising from 3.6% to 5.1% of total volume.<\/p>\n
The company has boosted the recyclability of products such as redesigning Heinz\u2019s ketchup closures, swapping silicone for a monomaterial polypropylene design.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Berry has ensured that 93% of its fast-moving consumer goods packaging is either recyclable or has a validated recyclable alternative, and it has increased bioplastics purchases by 130% YoY, from 0.6% to 1.5% overall volume.<\/p>\n
On the performance front, Berry has reduced scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 28.3% compared to the 2019 baseline, surpassing its 25% reduction target for 2025.<\/p>\n
The company has also increased its usage of clean energy by 31% YoY, offsetting 58,089 tonnes of carbon emissions.<\/p>\n
It also teamed up with customers to use renewable energy in production, reducing both Berry\u2019s scope 2 and its customers\u2019 scope 3 emissions.<\/p>\n
In terms of partnerships, Berry has achieved a 6% YoY reduction in its total recordable incident rate to 0.76%, which indicates an improvement in safety performance.<\/p>\n
Berry is addressing recycling infrastructure challenges through strategic investments, including the Berry Circular Polymers facility in Leamington Spa, UK.<\/p>\n
The facility is equipped with the company\u2019s CleanStream technology to produce recycled plastic for contact-sensitive applications.<\/p>\n
Berry sustainability senior vice-president Robert Flores said: \u201cAs we look to 2025 and beyond, we invite our stakeholders to join us in this journey as we work to create a world of innovative packaging solutions that make life better for the people and the planet while driving business success.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company noted that its sustainability progress has been recognised with an MSCI rating upgrade from A to AA.<\/p>\n
Berry Global CEO Kevin Kwilinski said: \u201cOur promise of \u2018Innovation for the World, Solutions for You\u2019 isn\u2019t just a tagline \u2013 it\u2019s the foundation of how we\u2019re harnessing plastic\u2019s benefits while accelerating the transition to a circular, net-zero economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis alignment makes sustainability both a moral imperative and a key business driver for Berry.\u201d<\/p>\n
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