Sustainability
Highlighting clear sustainability pathways
More than 150 leaders from around the world convened at the Global Aluminium Can Sustainability Summit in London from 1 to 2 October 2024. Alex Rivers reports
AMP publishes Sustainability Roadmap
The report updates the status to targets for Ardagh Metal Packaging’s sustainability pillars – Emissions, Ecology and Social – and for the first time, includes decarbonisation roadmaps that further details the company’s 2030 SBTi ambitions.
UK school children win sculpture competition prizes
Following the launch of a creative sculpture competition for local schools in the UK earlier this year, Alupro and re3 (the waste partnership covering Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils) have announced the talented, young winners.
Cash for Cans launched on America Recycles Day
Every Can Counts US and Replenysh have announced the launch of a new community-driven recycling programme to increase recovery of aluminium beverage cans.
Novelis celebrates ten years at Nachterstedt recycling centre
The Nachterstedt Aluminium Recycling Center (NARC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of innovation and sustainability with Novelis taking the position as a recycling leader in the aluminium market.
Three in five companies implemented a sustainability strategy in 2024
In 2024, over 60% of global businesses adopted sustainability strategies, but only 10% feel they communicate them effectively, highlighting ongoing challenges with greenwashing and the need for clear claims, per Euromonitor’s Passport Sustainability data.
IAI reports progress on Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has announced progress in its Aluminium Industry Greenhouse Gas Initiative, reporting member company ambitions, technology investments, and reporting plans.
Eliminating toxicity
Can manufacturers are committed to removing ‘forever chemicals’ from packaging, say experts. Liz Newmark reports from Brussels.
Business news, Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Sustainability
Alupro to champion aluminium packaging at CLAIRE conference
Taking place at the University of Wales on Wednesday 6 November, the event will explore the future of recycling and the role of collaboration in accelerating progress towards a more circular economy.
Speira announces new sustainability label for aluminium
Speira’s RIVOS label maximises resource efficiency and minimises the carbon footprint with the combination of external scrap and low-carbon primary metal.
Thank you Asia CanTech 2024!
What a packed few days it has been at this year’s Asia CanTech in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Here’s a recap.
Business news, Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Equipment, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Raw materials, Regulations, Sustainability
Novelis demonstrates progress toward sustainability goals
Report highlights company’s 27% absolute CO2 emissions and 28% carbon intensity reduction from its FY2016 baseline and 63% recycled content average.
Asia CanTech 2024 Award winners announced
The evening saw Siam Weizen beer pick up two awards, alongside many worthy category winners.
Business news, Can & end making, Product news, Sustainability
Giant recycling installation unveiled in Piccadilly Circus
The infinity symbol, made from more than 1,200 recycled drink cans, has been created by not-for-profit Every Can Counts to illustrate the life cycle of a drink can and show that aluminium can be recycled again and again.