Responsible behaviour globally
Sustainability deals with global and regional issues concerning emissions, ecology and social responsibilities, Ardagh's sustainability pillars. In 2020, we launched our new Sustainability Strategy to reinforce our commitment to the circular economy. As part of our strategy, we have mapped out ambitious commitments and targets for the next decade. Our targets continue to focus on CO₂ reduction and maximising the use of recycled materials.
Both metal and glass are permanent materials and are therefore infinitely recyclable without any loss of properties. As part of functional engagements with our customers, our team addresses key sustainability challenges such as climate change, water stewardship and responsible sourcing. Below, please find our latest sustainability news along with our 2020 environmental data including 2030 targets.
Coverage of plants with certified management systems 2019 - 2021

Environmental
e.g. ISO 14001

Health & Safety
e.g. ISO 45001

Energy
e.g. ISO 50001

Quality and Food Safety
e.g. ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
Sustainability news
Ardagh Group Awarded ENERGY STAR®
21 Sep 2023
Ardagh Group's distribution center in Fairfield, Calif., was awarded an ENERGY STAR® building certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the eighth consecutive year. The Fairfield distribution center primarily serves Ardagh’s packaging distribution needs on the West Coast to better service the wine industry.
Ardagh Awarded EcoVadis Platinum
18 Sep 2023
Ardagh Group S.A., including Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMP) and Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP), has been awarded its second consecutive platinum rating, the highest distinction from EcoVadis. Both AMP and AGP have set ambitious emissions, ecology and social commitments, science-based targets as well as aligning with specific U.N. Sustainable Development Goals positioning for a more equitable, inclusive and environmentally responsible future.
NextGen Furnace nears completion
31 Aug 2023
The breakthrough NextGen Furnace, currently under construction at the Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) facility in Obernkirchen, Germany, is nearing completion. The furnace build, including all refractory brickwork, is complete, and the installation of electrical and other ancillary services are now in the final stages.
AGP-Africa launches new Consol Solar Jar
03 Aug 2023
The technological advances applied to the most recent release of the popular Consol Solar Jar® make it the most innovative and powerful Consol Solar Jar® to date. The award-winning design of the generation 6 Consol Solar Jar® combines the timeless Consol classic preserve jar with advanced solar technology to produce light in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Every hour of sunshine can be transformed into a sustainable hour of light, making it the most reasonable and accessible consumer solar light available to the African market.
Ardagh for Education invests in Brazil
02 Aug 2023
Ardagh Group S.A. today announced its third major multi-year investment in the Ardagh for Education programme. Ardagh will invest approximately $5 million over a ten-year period in the local communities where its Brazilian facilities are located. After launching a similar programme in the U.S. in 2021 and in Germany in 2022, this partnership is the next major investment as part of Ardagh for Education, Ardagh’s global social sustainability education initiative.