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Berry Global (NYSE: BERY) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant achievements in its Impact 2025 strategy. The company received an MSCI rating upgrade to AA and EcoVadis Gold recognition.

Key highlights include:

  • 43% year-over-year increase in post-consumer resin purchases, reaching 5.1% of total volume
  • 28.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2019, exceeding 2025 target
  • 31% increase in renewable energy usage, eliminating 58,089 Metric Tons of CO2
  • 93% of FMCG packaging now recyclable or with recyclable alternatives
  • 130% increase in bioplastics purchases, from 0.6% to 1.5%

The company's sustainability initiatives include the Berry Circular Polymers facility in Leamington Spa, U.K., featuring CleanStream® technology for recycling polypropylene waste. The facility can process nearly 40% of UK's domestic polypropylene waste.

Berry Global (NYSE: BERY) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto di Sostenibilità 2024, evidenziando risultati significativi nella sua strategia Impact 2025. L'azienda ha ricevuto un upgrade della valutazione MSCI a AA e il riconoscimento EcoVadis Gold.

I punti salienti includono:

  • Aumento del 43% degli acquisti di resina post-consumo rispetto all'anno precedente, raggiungendo il 5,1% del volume totale
  • Riduzione del 28,3% delle emissioni Scope 1 e 2 rispetto al 2019, superando l'obiettivo del 2025
  • Aumento del 31% nell'uso di energia rinnovabile, eliminando 58.089 tonnellate metriche di CO2
  • Il 93% degli imballaggi FMCG è ora riciclabile o dispone di alternative riciclabili
  • Aumento del 130% negli acquisti di bioplastiche, passando dallo 0,6% all'1,5%

Le iniziative di sostenibilità dell'azienda includono l'impianto Berry Circular Polymers a Leamington Spa, Regno Unito, dotato della tecnologia CleanStream® per il riciclo dei rifiuti di polipropilene. L'impianto può trattare quasi il 40% dei rifiuti domestici di polipropilene del Regno Unito.

Berry Global (NYSE: BERY) ha publicado su Informe de Sostenibilidad 2024, destacando logros significativos en su estrategia Impact 2025. La compañía recibió una mejora en la calificación MSCI a AA y el reconocimiento EcoVadis Gold.

Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:

  • Aumento del 43% en las compras de resina post-consumo en comparación con el año anterior, alcanzando el 5.1% del volumen total
  • Reducción del 28.3% en las emisiones de Alcance 1 y 2 en comparación con 2019, superando el objetivo de 2025
  • Aumento del 31% en el uso de energía renovable, eliminando 58,089 toneladas métricas de CO2
  • El 93% de los envases de FMCG ahora son reciclables o cuentan con alternativas reciclables
  • Aumento del 130% en las compras de bioplásticos, pasando del 0.6% al 1.5%

Las iniciativas de sostenibilidad de la compañía incluyen la instalación Berry Circular Polymers en Leamington Spa, Reino Unido, que cuenta con la tecnología CleanStream® para el reciclaje de desechos de polipropileno. La instalación puede procesar casi el 40% de los desechos domésticos de polipropileno del Reino Unido.

Berry Global (NYSE: BERY)는 2024 지속 가능성 보고서를 발표하며 Impact 2025 전략에서의 중요한 성과를 보여주었습니다. 이 회사는 MSCI 등급이 AA로 상향 조정되었고 EcoVadis Gold 인정을 받았습니다.

주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 소비자 후 재활용 수지 구매가 전년 대비 43% 증가하여 총량의 5.1%에 도달
  • 2019년 대비 Scope 1 및 2 배출량이 28.3% 감소하여 2025년 목표를 초과 달성
  • 재생 가능 에너지 사용이 31% 증가하여 58,089 메트릭 톤의 CO2를 제거
  • FMCG 포장의 93%가 이제 재활용 가능하거나 재활용 가능한 대안이 있음
  • 바이오플라스틱 구매가 130% 증가하여 0.6%에서 1.5%로 증가

회사의 지속 가능성 이니셔티브에는 영국 리밍턴 스파에 위치한 Berry Circular Polymers 시설이 포함되며, 이 시설은 폴리프로필렌 폐기물 재활용을 위한 CleanStream® 기술을 갖추고 있습니다. 이 시설은 영국의 국내 폴리프로필렌 폐기물의 거의 40%를 처리할 수 있습니다.

Berry Global (NYSE: BERY) a publié son Rapport de Durabilité 2024, mettant en avant des réalisations significatives dans sa stratégie Impact 2025. L'entreprise a reçu une amélioration de la note MSCI à AA ainsi que la reconnaissance EcoVadis Gold.

Les points clés incluent:

  • Augmentation de 43% des achats de résine post-consommation par rapport à l'année précédente, atteignant 5,1% du volume total
  • Réduction de 28,3% des émissions de Scope 1 et 2 par rapport à 2019, dépassant l'objectif de 2025
  • Augmentation de 31% de l'utilisation d'énergie renouvelable, éliminant 58 089 tonnes métriques de CO2
  • 93% des emballages FMCG sont désormais recyclables ou disposent d'alternatives recyclables
  • Augmentation de 130% des achats de bioplastiques, passant de 0,6% à 1,5%

Les initiatives de durabilité de l'entreprise incluent l'installation Berry Circular Polymers à Leamington Spa, au Royaume-Uni, qui dispose de la technologie CleanStream® pour le recyclage des déchets de polypropylène. L'installation peut traiter près de 40% des déchets domestiques de polypropylène du Royaume-Uni.

Berry Global (NYSE: BERY) hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2024 veröffentlicht, der bedeutende Erfolge in seiner Impact 2025-Strategie zeigt. Das Unternehmen erhielt ein Upgrade der MSCI-Bewertung auf AA sowie die EcoVadis Gold-Auszeichnung.

Wichtige Höhepunkte sind:

  • 43% jährlicher Anstieg der Käufe von post-consumer Harzen, die 5,1% des Gesamtvolumens erreichen
  • 28,3% Reduzierung der Scope 1 und 2 Emissionen im Vergleich zu 2019, was das Ziel für 2025 übertrifft
  • 31% Anstieg des Einsatzes erneuerbarer Energien, wodurch 58.089 metrische Tonnen CO2 eliminiert werden
  • 93% der FMCG-Verpackungen sind jetzt recycelbar oder haben recycelbare Alternativen
  • 130% Anstieg der Käufe von Biokunststoffen, von 0,6% auf 1,5%

Die Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen des Unternehmens umfassen die Berry Circular Polymers-Anlage in Leamington Spa, Großbritannien, die über die CleanStream®-Technologie zur Recycling von Polypropylen-Abfällen verfügt. Die Anlage kann fast 40% der heimischen Polypropylen-Abfälle des Vereinigten Königreichs verarbeiten.

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Company achieves MSCI rating upgrade to AA while advancing circular economy initiatives and exceeding climate targets

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across its sustainability initiatives while delivering value for stakeholders. The report details Berry's advancement toward a circular, net-zero economy through its Impact 2025 strategy.

“Our promise of 'Innovation for the World, Solutions for You' isn't just a tagline–it's the foundation of how we're harnessing plastic's benefits while accelerating the transition to a circular, net-zero economy," said Kevin Kwilinski, CEO of Berry Global. "This alignment makes sustainability both a moral imperative and a key business driver for Berry.”

2024 Key Achievements

The report reveals significant progress across Berry's three sustainability pillars:

Products

  • Increased purchases of post-consumer resin (PCR) by 43% year-over-year, from 3.6% to 5.1% of total volume
  • Enhanced recyclability of key products, including redesigning Heinz ketchup closures to eliminate silicone in favor of a mono-material polypropylene design
  • Ensured 93% of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) packaging is either recyclable or has a validated recyclable alternative
  • Increased bioplastics purchases by 130% year-over-year, from 0.6% to 1.5%

Performance

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 28.3% compared to the 2019 baseline, surpassing the 2025 reduction target of 25% two years ahead of schedule
  • Increased renewable energy usage by 31% year-over-year, eliminating 58,089 Metric Tons of carbon dioxide emissions—equivalent to taking more than 13,000 cars off the road
  • Partnered with multiple customers to use renewable energy in production, reducing both Berry's Scope 2 and customers' Scope 3 emissions

Partners

  • Improved safety performance with a 6% year-over-year reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) to 0.76
  • Achieved an 84% participation rate in Berry's global engagement survey
  • Advanced the 'I Can B Me' initiative through Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Ambassadors, fostering a culture of belonging across all facilities

Infrastructure Investment

Berry is addressing recycling infrastructure challenges through strategic investments, including the Berry Circular Polymers facility in Leamington Spa, U.K. Through proprietary CleanStream® technology, this facility creates recycled plastic suitable for contact-sensitive applications that meets the most stringent quality and safety standards. The facility has capacity to recycle nearly 40% of all polypropylene waste collected from domestic recycling bins in the UK.

Recognition

Berry's sustainability progress was recognized with an MSCI rating upgrade from A to AA, reflecting the commitment of team members, customers, and partners worldwide. We also earned EcoVadis Gold, a recognition awarded to the Top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis that reflects the quality of the Berry’s sustainability management system and its demonstrated commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain.

"As we look to 2025 and beyond, we invite our stakeholders to join us in this journey as we work to create a world of innovative packaging solutions that make life better for the people and the planet while driving business success," said Robert Flores, SVP Sustainability at Berry.

The complete 2024 Sustainability Report is available on the Berry sustainability website.

About Berry Global

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging solutions that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 34,000 global employees across more than 200 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.

Media Contact:

mediarelations@berryglobal.com

Dustin Stilwell

T: +1 812 306 2964

E: ir@berryglobal.com

Source: Berry Global Group, Inc.

FAQ

What sustainability targets has Berry Global (BERY) achieved in 2024?

Berry Global exceeded its 2025 emissions target two years early, reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28.3% from 2019 baseline, increased PCR usage by 43%, and achieved 93% recyclability in FMCG packaging.

How much renewable energy progress did Berry Global (BERY) make in 2024?

Berry Global increased renewable energy usage by 31% year-over-year, eliminating 58,089 Metric Tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to removing 13,000 cars from the road.

What is Berry Global's (BERY) recycling capacity at the Leamington Spa facility?

The Berry Circular Polymers facility in Leamington Spa can recycle nearly 40% of all polypropylene waste collected from UK domestic recycling bins using CleanStream® technology.

How has Berry Global (BERY) improved its post-consumer resin usage in 2024?

Berry Global increased post-consumer resin purchases by 43% year-over-year, from 3.6% to 5.1% of total volume, while also increasing bioplastics purchases by 130%.

What sustainability ratings did Berry Global (BERY) receive in 2024?

Berry Global received an MSCI rating upgrade from A to AA and earned EcoVadis Gold, placing it in the top 5% of assessed companies.
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