We are inspiring future generations
The mission of Ardagh for Education is to give back to the communities we operate in through high-quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.
We make an impact by upskilling teachers through high-quality training and providing students with hands-on, engaging, STEM learning experiences to enhance their technical abilities and equip them with in-demand, 21st-century skills.
By investing broadly across our communities, we are reaching the most underserved students at all age levels, creating opportunities for employee engagement, attracting young and diverse talent into STEM pathways, and, most importantly, having a strong, positive impact on our people and our communities.
Our impact
Ardagh for Education is on track to bring hands-on, engaging, STEM learning experiences to more than 1.2 million students and upskill 10,000 teachers in over 2,500 schools over a ten-year period.
Our communities
Our investment in our local schools allows Ardagh to positively impact the teachers and students participating in the programme, while also supporting the growth of the local economy and community over the long term, benefitting both our current and future workforce.
- To date, we have made investments in 675 schools across 44 Ardagh communities.
- To date, more than 1,000 Ardagh colleagues have volunteered with local schools.
Our educators
Our programme is only possible with great educators. That is why we provide our teachers with high-quality, in-depth training and resources, with access to continuous support and professional development. These teachers will reach millions of students for years to come.
- To date, we have upskilled 2,200 teachers across our communities.
Our students
We provide our students with hands-on, engaging, STEM learning experiences that enhance their technical abilities and equip them with in-demand, 21st century skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
Our programme is introduced to students in early childhood education through secondary school and beyond, preparing our learners for the “real world”.
- To date, we have reached 210,000 students across our communities.
- 95% of participating students are more aware of STEM career paths.
- 90% of participating students indicate improvements in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Our future
Our programme aims to instil a passion for STEM from an early age, which will bring a new generation of creative problem solvers into the STEM space. We are nurturing future scientists, engineers, and innovators through world-class STEM learning experiences and empowering young people to succeed in a complex, global society.
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International Day of Education 2025
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Ardagh for Education Germany Summit
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Where you can find us
Ardagh is working with organisations across the globe to bring the Ardagh for Education vision to as many people as possible in our communities. We are currently working with teams in Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.
Tap each location to find out more.
Europe
Partnering with Wissensfabrik, we are committing €5 million over 10 years to impact an estimated 300 schools, 1,000 teachers, and 200,000 students in Ardagh’s European communities.
North America
Partnering with PLTW, we are committing $50 million over 10 years to impact an estimated 2,000 schools, 5,000 teachers, and 500,000 students in Ardagh’s North American communities.
South America
Partnering with SESI, we are committing $5 million over 10 years to impact an estimated 200 schools, 2,500 teachers, and 200,000 students in Ardagh’s South American communities.
Africa
Partnering with PROTEC to impact schools, teachers, and students in Ardagh’s African communities.
Our progress
Ardagh for Education began its journey and partnered with PLTW in North America to implement our first programme.
Students:
500,000
Teachers:
5,000
Schools:
2,000
We partnered with Wissenfabrik and brought the Ardagh for Education programme to Europe.
Students:
200,000
Teachers:
1,000
Schools:
300
We partnered with SESI and brought the Ardagh for Education programme to South America.
Students:
200,000
Teachers:
2,500
Schools:
200
We partnered with PROTEC and brought the Ardagh for Education programme to Africa.
Students:
300,000
Teachers:
1,100
Schools:
200
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Ardagh for Education is at the core of our social sustainability strategy. We recognise the critical role education, and access to education, plays in ensuring equal opportunities and in building successful, vibrant communities.
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