09.25.14
Rexam, a global beverage can manufacturer, has updated its sustainability framework to further align its commitments to those of its customers and broader stakeholders. This follows a comprehensive materiality study carried out earlier this year which has resulted in 12 specific commitments and 15 measures. These will enable the business to continue to monitor and report on progress across its three critical areas of focus: products, operations and employees and community engagement. The framework’s stretching goals ensure that the business continuously improves and plays its part in addressing the big sustainability issues of today.
Beverage cans have recycling rates of approximately 70% globally, and Rexam says it retains its commitment to further improve this figure. One of the new commitments is to reduce the overall carbon footprint of a beverage can by 25% by 2020, including the embedded carbon in the materials that Rexam converts into cans. Another relates specifically to water consumption which ensures that due focus is paid to reducing water consumption in the can manufacturing process.
Graham Chipchase, Rexam Chief Executive, said: “We achieved 16 out of the 20 sustainability targets that Rexam set itself back in 2010, and we have now have 15 new challenging targets for 2020 to build on those achievements. Our inclusion in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI Europe), where we are one of only four packaging companies listed, and becoming a constituent of one of the MSCI Global Sustainability Indices confirm that stakeholders recognize that we are continually challenging ourselves to be the most sustainable business we can be – a fundamental part in achieving Rexam’s goal to be the best beverage can company in the world.”
Beverage cans have recycling rates of approximately 70% globally, and Rexam says it retains its commitment to further improve this figure. One of the new commitments is to reduce the overall carbon footprint of a beverage can by 25% by 2020, including the embedded carbon in the materials that Rexam converts into cans. Another relates specifically to water consumption which ensures that due focus is paid to reducing water consumption in the can manufacturing process.
Graham Chipchase, Rexam Chief Executive, said: “We achieved 16 out of the 20 sustainability targets that Rexam set itself back in 2010, and we have now have 15 new challenging targets for 2020 to build on those achievements. Our inclusion in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI Europe), where we are one of only four packaging companies listed, and becoming a constituent of one of the MSCI Global Sustainability Indices confirm that stakeholders recognize that we are continually challenging ourselves to be the most sustainable business we can be – a fundamental part in achieving Rexam’s goal to be the best beverage can company in the world.”