Ball Corporation has made significant strides in addressing sustainability and ESG goals. It has committed to using 100% recycled aluminum in its products by 2030, reducing its carbon footprint, and advancing circular economy principles through recycling initiatives. The company has also set ambitious goals for water stewardship, reducing waste, and minimizing energy consumption in its operations. Ball Corporation has successfully achieved a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and has invested in renewable energy to power its facilities.
Emission Metrics and Reflection of Commitment
Total Emission
13.1 million metric tons
Net-0 Target Year
2050
Estimated Energy Savings
24 million kWh/year
Emissions Breakdown
Actions and Commitments
Commitments Made and Actions taken by Ball Corporation
2030 Sustainability Goals: Ball has set ambitious targets for 2030, focusing on enhancing product stewardship and social impact. These goals include ensuring all aluminum is purchased from certified sustainable sources and converting 80% of its global beverage can production to recycled content.
Climate Transition Plan: In 2022, Ball released a comprehensive Climate Transition Plan outlining actions to achieve a fully circular and decarbonized business model. This plan emphasizes value chain collaboration and joint advocacy to drive circularity and decarbonization.
Emission Reduction Commitment: Ball is committed to reducing its absolute carbon emissions from operations by 55% by 2030, compared to a 2017 baseline, as part of its path to net-zero emissions prior to 2050
United Nations Global Compact: In early 2022, Ball joined the UN Global Compact, committing to sustainability principles that support human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. This aligns with the company's ambitious goals and targets.
Sustainability Reporting: Ball publishes annual sustainability reports, such as the 2023 Combined Report, providing stakeholders with comprehensive insights into the company's environmental, social, and economic performance. These reports detail progress toward sustainability goals and highlight initiatives to advance circularity within the industry.
Navigating the Roadblocks Ahead...
Carbon emission management and reduction
Circular economy implementation
Managing supply chain sustainability risks
Water and resource management across facilities
Ensuring access to cost-effective renewable energy sources
Embracing Opportunities
Identifying Impact Opportunities
Regulatory Compliance Simplification: Streamlining climate-related disclosures for frameworks like SEC and CSRD through structured, platform-driven data collection and reporting.
Enhanced Carbon Accounting: Automating the measurement of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across facilities to improve accuracy and reporting efficiency, and getting deeper insights with a double materiality assessment.
Supply Chain Optimization: Strengthening collaboration with suppliers to ensure the sustainable sourcing of materials and reducing the carbon footprint of transportation and logistics.
Energy Efficiency Improvements: Implementing energy-saving technologies and practices in manufacturing facilities to reduce energy consumption and lower operational costs.
Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiatives: Enhancing waste management practices, such as improving recycling rates across operations and packaging lines to support a circular economy.
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