Berry Global Group Inc., is proud to announce that they received a Gold medal by EcoVadis placing them in the top 2% of all companies assessed and the top 1% of plastic product manufacturers. This recognition underscores Berry Global’s relentless efforts towards sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
Sustainability Achievements
Berry Global has made progress in sustainability reporting, analytics, ethics, labor and human rights. The company has made advancements and has become more transparent regarding these issues by posting detailed information on their website.
Among the most prominent environmental accomplishments are:
- Providing lightweight high quality plastic products for the circular economy.
- Use of recycled post-consumer plastic has increased.
- Improved recyclability of packaging design.
- Midway achieving operational emission (Scope 1 and 2) reduction of 25% two years ahead of goal.
- Implementing extensive energy management systems and more efficient equipment to lower energy consumption.
The company has also committed to aggressive climate goals, which include a pledge to reduce greenhouse gasses in the context of 1.5 degree Celsius global warming limit scenario, net-zero emissions by 2050.
Ethical, Social, and Forward-looking Engagements
Berry Global takes a proactive estimate towards labor and human rights through conducting health and safety risk evaluations at all facilities and setting up workplace safety committees. Furthermore, it has broadened supplier assessments to the ethical standards of procurement to ensure proper stewardship practice.
Looking forward, the company enhances further its initiatives on sustainability and will give more narration on them in the upcoming annual sustainability report to be published at the end of this month. Berry Global will continue to address sustainable practices while assiting the customers to meet their sustainability targets.
