In 2016, we established goals to reduce energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by December 31, 2020. The goals of a 5% reduction in energy and a 10% reduction in GHGs per normalized production of metal packaging were baselined on our 2015 performance. We are proud to report that we fulfilled—and surpassed—those goals ahead of schedule. More details about each goal are outlined below.
Our data excludes the Transit Packaging Division (Signode), which we acquired in 2018, and our newest glass plant built in Vichisa, Mexico in 2017. Our Twentyby30 goals, which include Science-Based Targets, do incorporate the Transit Packaging Division and our complete glass packaging operations.
It is also worth noting that data from other areas of our Company, such as the Promotional Packaging and Superior Multi-Packaging Limited business units, is included in our overall energy and emissions data, although they do not contribute to our normalized production. Visit the Reporting section of our website to learn more about how we calculate normalized production.
Surpassed across our global operations
By making a range of improvements in our operations, equipment and energy efficiency, we reached our targets ahead of schedule. We also lowered our absolute emissions by almost 14% even while expanding production by nearly the same amount.
GHG 2020 target reduction. per Billion standard units of production *excluding new Vichisa glass plant
| Year | GHG Emissions |
|---|---|
| 2016 | -9.87% |
| 2017 | -10.75% |
| 2018 | -15.8% |
| 2019 | -19.94% |
| 2020 | -24.12% |
Goal surpassed across our global metal packaging plants.*
Our metal packaging plants surpassed our goal of lowering energy usage by 5% per billion standard units of production.
* Goal status not reflective of Company’s limited glass operations, for which production is energy-intensive by nature.
2020 Target Energy Reduction. per Billion standard units of production *excluding new Vichisa glass plant
| Year | Energy Consumption |
|---|---|
| 2016 | -5.87% |
| 2017 | -5.79% |
| 2018 | -6.51% |
| 2019 | -5.57% |
| 2020 | -5.03% |