Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced the publication of its Decarbonization Roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Amcor’s targets are aligned with the latest climate science aiming to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Supply chain collaboration: Partnering closely with suppliers to ensure they meet high sustainability standards and align with Amcor’s decarbonization targets.
The “+1” area focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through actions such as improving water and waste management, boosting energy efficiency and upgrading equipment.
“Sustainability is a constant motivation for everyone at Amcor – we want the environment to be better off because of our leadership and products. We have been successfully reducing our carbon footprint for years and this Decarbonization Roadmap will help us and our partners make faster and longer-lasting progress,” said Peter Konieczny, Amcor Interim Chief Executive Officer.
The publication of the Decarbonization Roadmap serves as Ir tangible expression of Amcor’s commitment to sustainability and climate mitigation.
Amcor has been tracking and reporting on the environmental impacts of our operations since 2008. In fiscal year 2023 (FY23), 22 Amcor sites achieved 100% renewable electricity use and a 10.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions compared to FY22. In addition, it increased its renewable electricity use by 244% compared to FY22.
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