Through the Emissions and Ecology pillars of our sustainability strategy we take a strategic approach aimed at reducing negative environmental impacts within our direct operations and value chains. Click on the graphic below or scroll down to find out more about our work in this area.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a key focus of our sustainability strategy. At AGP, the focus is CO2 and NOx emissions, while at AMP it is CO2 and VOCs. We have approved SBTi targets, ensuring our goals are consistent with the latest climate science. Achieving our 100% renewable electricity goal will play a critical role in achieving our emissions targets.
Glass and aluminum circularity, alternative fuels like hydrogen and biogas will all contribute to us reaching our targets. By taking a tailored approach to each operating business’s emissions profile, we are driving meaningful progress toward our SBTi targets
Emissions status to targets
AMP
14% increase from 2020
¹Intensity metrics shown include can body production facilities only (excluding Huron, Ohio – since this facility produces both cans and ends), as water and VOC emissions from ends production is insignificant. ²Zero waste to landfill for operational waste streams, where allowed by regulation. ³The Research Institute of Sweden (RISE) provided limited assurance of the acquisition, processing and aggregation of the quantitative data necessary to calculate the principal 2023 environmental and health & safety KPIs reported.
At AMP, CO2 emissions are predominantly within scope 3, accounting for approximately 90% of the total. As an aluminium converter, our focus is on reducing emissions within our supply chain by collaborating with partners to drive more sustainable practices. We’ve already seen significant results in our scope 3 emissions due to utilising metal coils with a lower carbon footprint, primarily through increased recycled content, as well as optimising metal coil use through product lightweighting and downgauging.
AGP
¹NOx emission intensity excludes AGP-Africa for this reporting period to allow for an in-depth review of the indicator’s baseline number and its impact on the overall NOx reduction target. ²Based on current best available data and calculation methodology. We continuously assess and review our methodologies and the strength of our data sets. ³The Research Institute of Sweden (RISE) provided limited assurance of the acquisition, processing and aggregation of the quantitative data necessary to calculate the principal 2023 environmental and health & safety KPIs reported.
The glass industry is recognised for its high energy consumption and we’re addressing this challenge directly with our innovative and groundbreaking NextGen furnace which replaces natural gas with renewable electricity to significantly reduce the carbon impact of glass packaging manufacturing.
These efforts, combined with our renewable electricity initiatives and waste reduction strategies, reflect our commitment to creating a sustainable future for our customers, communities, and the planet.
Decarbonisation roadmaps
The below decarbonisation roadmaps outline our commitment to the approved science-based targets. The roadmaps outline potential pathways to meet our sustainability goals by 2030 and provide valuable insights into the strategies and technologies we could adopt to drive sustainability initiatives in both businesses. To read the full roadmap report click here.
AMP roadmap to science-based targets
We aim to achieve our 2030 emissions targets through a broad range of actions outlined below while setting the foundations for further decarbonisation beyond 2030.
*Baseline figures for emissions are from 2020
** Scope 2: 100% renewable electricity by 2030
– – – – – Projected business as usual
The image and information shown is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of our roadmap.
AGP roadmap to science-based targets
*Baseline figures for emissions are from 2020
** Scope 2: 100% renewable electricity by 2030
– – – – – Projected business as usual
The image and information shown is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of our roadmap.
Renewable electricity
Our goal is clear: achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030. We are committed to sourcing renewable electricity in a way that delivers real impact.
Our approach supports the growth of clean energy infrastructure, aligning with our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a transition toward a more sustainable energy future—benefiting our customers, our operations, and the broader environment.
Metric: Renewable electricity
Target to 2030 unless otherwise stated: 100%
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Progress to targetMetric: Renewable electricity
Target to 2030 unless otherwise stated: 100%
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Progress to target
We pursue renewable electricity projects across a range of solutions, including offsite, near-site, and onsite initiatives. As part of this strategy, we prioritise additionality – supporting projects that add new renewable electricity capacity to the grid.
Ecology – Water
Water is a precious resource and essential to the wellbeing of the communities we live and work in, our customers’ success and our daily operations.
We aim to reduce water intensity across our AGP operations by 26% and by 20% across our AMP operations by 2030 – all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovation.
We utilise water risk assessment tools to identify and prioritise investments in areas most at risk, ensuring we address critical needs and minimise our negative impact. Read more in our latest sustainability report.
Metric: Water usage intensity
100%
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Progress to targetMetric: Water usage intensity
100%
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Progress to targetEcology – Waste
We are committed to achieving zero waste to landfill by 2030. Our goal is to have all our production facilities diverting at least 95% of their operational waste, where allowed by regulation, away from landfills ensuring that materials are reused, recycled, or recovered wherever possible.
Metric: Zero waste to landfill by 2025
Target to 2030 unless otherwise stated: 20% reduction
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Progress to targetMetric: Zero waste to landfill by 2025
Target to 2030 unless otherwise stated: 26% reduction
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9% increase from 2020Circularity
Our materials
Metal and glass are both infinitely recyclable, with very minimal loss in quality, making them a perfect example of a circular economy product. In support of our emissions targets, we aim to use less virgin raw material, increase recycled content and lightweight our containers without sacrificing quality.
The use of recycled aluminium reduces the energy consumption by over 90% compared with the alternative of producing aluminium cans from its virgin source. See International Aluminium Institute¹.
1 International Aluminium Institute. 2 Recycled content is defined according to ISO 14021 as the proportion, by mass, of recycled material in a product or packaging. The percentages shown here include both can bodies and ends. Post-consumer (e.g., used beverage cans) and pre-consumer scrap (e.g., can manufacturer class scrap, other industrial scrap, etc.) are included in these calculations. Run-around scrap is not included. Primary data on recycled content comes from our aluminium suppliers. Where primary data is not available an estimation methodology has been created and validated by a third-party consultant. 3 Includes both internal and external cullet.
At AGP, we aim to maximise the use of recycled glass (cullet) in the production process, thereby reducing energy consumption and emissions.
Collaborating for a circular economy
We work very closely with our trade associations to present a unified voice to address key issues and advocate for policies and practices that encourage recycling and environmental responsibility for metal and glass packaging.
