Amcor Publishes Decarbonisation Roadmap
Amcor announced the publication of its Decarbonisation 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 Decarbonisation 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 decarbonisation 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 Decarbonisation Roadmap will help us and our partners make faster and longer-lasting progress.
Peter Konieczny, Amcor Interim Chief Executive Officer.
The publication of the Decarbonisation 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 per cent renewable electricity use and a 10.2 per cent reduction in absolute GHG emissions compared to FY22. In addition, it increased its renewable electricity use by 244 per cent compared to FY22.
About Amcor
Amcor is one of the global leaders 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 USD13.6 billion in annual sales from operations that span 212 locations in 40 countries.
