- Process innovations save more than 24,400 tons of glass and approximately13,120 tons of CO2 through lightweighting
- More than 100 energy reduction projects eliminated over 34,950 tons of CO2 emissions
- Climate strategy has driven a nearly 20 percent reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2017 base year
“For O-I Glass, the road to sustainability is paved by innovation,” said
The 2024 report details key O-I process innovations that have conserved more than 24,000 tons of glass and 13,000 tons of CO2 through collective lightweighting efforts. O-I reports more than 100 energy reduction projects have eliminated nearly 35,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
As part of its broader climate strategy O-I reports sourcing renewable energy, increasing recycled content, becoming more energy efficient, and leveraging new furnace technologies to drive sustainable progress. The combination of these levers has resulted in a nearly 20 percent reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions from the 2017 base year.
The report also highlights 35 glass packaging collection sites, created by O-I to facilitate glass recycling for nine communities in
“O-I's sustainability approach is driven by a pioneering spirit that is in our DNA,” said Burns. “Our state-of-the-art Innovation Center nurtures ideas that result in innovative technologies and create scalable and sustainable solutions. The more than 3,800 current patents held by O-I are a testament to our vision to push the boundaries of what is achievable in glass packaging, enabling us to re-invent glassmaking in a way that creates value for all stakeholders.”
O-I attributes process innovations that transform its operations toward lower-carbon outcomes as a key driver in its sustainability success. The company is implementing proven technologies to deploy alternative fuel sources and innovative technologies to drive progress in its climate strategy.
Recent innovation investments covered in the report include a new facility in
Through these innovations and others, O-I has made tangible progress toward the company’s ambitious sustainability goals. The 2024 Sustainability Report is available for download on the O-I website at: https://o-i.com/sustainability.
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