Amcor Capsules has launched its new sustainability program, Transparence, which aims to give wine and spirits brands clarity and assurance around sustainability initiatives.
Transparence will work as a continuous improvement program focused on environmental impact, through which Amcor Capsules will establish clear data-driven objectives and actions, to deliver more sustainable closures and capsules.
All progress and achievements under this program will be verified and certified by independent and expert third parties, according to Amcor, and build on three strategic pillars – Reduce, Recycle and Respect.
REDUCE
Amcor Capsules is committed to reduce its carbon footprint by 18 per cent by FY25, compared to FY20.
Key initiatives include:
- Working closely with its aluminium suppliers to integrate more recycled aluminium;
- Contributing to the Amcor Group commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, which aligns with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s recommendations of limiting global warming to around 1.5oC; and
- Reducing the use of secondary packaging, for example, Amcor Capsules already partners with some of the biggest champagne houses to reuse their packaging to limit the use of secondary packaging.
RECYCLE
In 2018, Amcor Group was the first packaging company to commit to develop all its packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025. Today, 96 per cent of Amcor Capsules’ portfolio is already recycle-ready.
Research and development teams at Amcor are working to convert the remaining four per cent of its products into recycle-ready solutions.
Amcor said all new product developments will contain a strong eco-design framework, and the company systematically works with independent third parties to certify the recyclability credentials of all categories of products.
RESPECT
Amcor Capsules ensures that respect for the planet shapes its roadmap. Currently, all Amcor Capsules plants in Europe, Canada, the US, and South America already sends zero production waste to disposal, and are located near historic wine and spirits production areas, ensuring better respect of the transportation chain.
Amcor ensures that every party of its supply chain is respected, and throughout the years, Amcor discloses safety and sustainability data related to the company’s operational footprint at the request of customers, investors, ratings agencies and the broader public. These platforms include EcoVadis and SEDEX.
Amcor holds the Eco Vadis Gold Certification. This certification, based on four criteria (environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement), recognises Amcor as part of the top five per cent of companies evaluated.
