We make packaging for good
Our Purpose – we make packaging for good – is driven by our Core Values – Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence and underpinned by the three pillars of our sustainability strategy Emissions, Ecology and Social.
In 2022, Ardagh Metal Packaging and Ardagh Glass Packaging (AMP & AGP) received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for near-term emissions reductions targets. You can learn more about our strategy, targets and projects throughout these pages.
As a signatory to UN Global Compact (UNGC), our sustainability strategy is linked to specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our strategy takes a comprehensive approach aimed at embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into our operations and decision-making processes. In 2024, we published our Sustainability Roadmap mapping out our progress and path forward.
Sustainability goals graphic
Targets and metrics
2030 targets
AMP and AGP have committed to ambitious targets for emissions, waste, and water reduction. The emissions reduction targets for AMP & AGP and their respective value chains have been approved by the SBTi. This is in line with the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015, under which governments pledged to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Waste
AMP:
Zero waste to landfill by 2050*
AGP:
Zero waste to landfill by 2050*
Water usage
AMP:
20% intensity reduction by 2023
AGP:
26% intensity reduction by 2023
Greenhouse gas
AMP:
100% renewable electricity by 2030
42% absolute Scope1+2 reduction by 2030*
12.3% absolute Scope 3 reduction by 2030
Emissions
AMP:
10% VOC emission intensity
reduction by 2030
AGP:
23% NOx emission intensity
reduction by 2030
2030 AMP status to targets
14% increase from 2020In 2023, we reduced our Scope 3 GHG emissions and VOC intensity below 2030 target levels despite significant business growth. This was achieved through increased recycled content, product lightweighting, and strategic investments. While scope 1 and 2 emissions rose, we expect that planned efficiency projects and renewable electricity agreements in Germany and Portugal will help reverse this trend. 75% of our facilities achieved zero waste to landfill, keeping us on track for 100% by 2025. We also made progress on water intensity reduction. With strong initiatives and partnerships, we remain committed to achieving our 2030 sustainability goals.
1 Intensity 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. 2 Zero waste to landfill for operational waste streams, where allowed by regulation. 3 The 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.
2030 AGP status to targets
91% increase from 2020
In 2023, AGP experienced mixed sustainability outcomes. While production curtailments contributed positively to certain metrics, such as GHG emissions, they negatively impacted others, like water intensity. AGP strengthened its renewable project pipeline, particularly in Europe, where more than 80% of our current electricity consumption will be covered by committed projects. AGP has a number of initiatives driving reductions ranging from the NextGen Furnace in Germany, global Zero Waste to Landfill campaigns (ZWTL) and water reduction programmes.
1 Intensity 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. 2 Zero waste to landfill for operational waste streams, where allowed by regulation. 3 The 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.
ESG Media and sustainability reports
Accreditations and associations
Accreditations
| Assessments | Ardagh Group | Ardagh Glass Packaging | Ardagh Metal Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedex | See AGP & AMP |  | |
| ecoVadis |  | See Ardagh Group | See Ardagh Group |
| Sustainalytics |  | See Ardagh Group | See Ardagh Group |
| MSCi |  | See Ardagh Group | See Ardagh Group |
| CDP grade |  |
Climate Change: B Water Management: B |
Climate Change: B Water Management: B |
| ISS ESG | N/A | N/A |  |
Percentage of Ardagh sites that have achieved certifications
Associations
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News
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AGP and CAP Glass invest in recycling
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, announced a new long-term partnership with CAP Glass…
April 17, 2025 -
AGP-Africa adds Smart Trucks to fleet
Ardagh Glass Packaging-South Africa (Ardagh) has introduced five cutting-edge Smart Trucks to enhance its logistics capabilities. These Performance-Ba…
March 19, 2025 -
AGP-California powered by solar energy
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, celebrated the completion of the 13 megawatt (MW)…
March 6, 2025 -
International Day of Education 2025
Now up and running in more than 40 Ardagh communities on three continents, Ardagh for Education has engaged more than…
January 24, 2025
