Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Health and Safety
• Community Involvement
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Waste Reduction
• Renewable Energy

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 7% since 2016
• Reduced NOx emissions by 12.7% in 2019 against a 2025 target
• 90%+ cullet content in colored glass furnace
• 92% of facilities implemented Community Involvement projects
• Three glass manufacturing facilities in North America awarded ENERGY STAR® certifications for superior energy performance

Social Achievements

• Established a Board Sustainability Committee and appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer
• Committed to the United Nations Global Compact
• Established an Inclusion and Diversity Council
• Implemented a digital learning management system (myLearning)
• Created a $2 million fund to support communities affected by COVID-19

Governance Achievements

• Committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Scope 3 CO2 emissions
• Water consumption
• VOC emissions

Mitigation Strategies

• Commitment to SBTi to set specific goals for reducing GHG emissions
• Implementing new technologies such as the hybrid furnace
• Converting to renewable energy sources
• Increasing the use of recycled materials
• Light-weighting
• Heat recovery projects
• Focus on transport

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (93% of facilities)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Hybrid furnace

Awards & Recognition

• ENERGY STAR® plant certifications (Bridgeton, Dunkirk, Madera)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Emissions
• Ecology
• Social

Environmental Achievements

• 70% of AMP facilities are zero waste to landfill
• 90% of facilities are ISO 14001 certified
• 21% water intensity reduction from 2020 in AGP - Europe
• Significant reduction in water footprint in AGP - Europe (21%) through various initiatives including closed-loop systems and air cooling.
• Multiple on-site solar projects in Europe and North America reducing electricity consumption and carbon emissions.

Social Achievements

• Launched Ardagh for Education, a global initiative focusing on STEM education, with a $50 million, 10-year commitment in the US.
• Established a Social Sustainability Ambassador Network to increase awareness of community involvement programs.
• 78% of production facilities delivered community involvement projects despite pandemic restrictions.
• Increased focus on preventing high-severity incidents with the introduction of the BSafe! 7 lifesaving rules.

Governance Achievements

• Issued inaugural green bond valued at $2.8 billion.
• Received Leadership Class ratings from CDP for sustainability performance (A- for climate change, A- for water management, A for supplier engagement).
• Awarded gold and platinum certifications by EcoVadis for sustainability performance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• The European glass industry's unsuccessful application for an EU Innovation Fund grant for the 'Furnace for The Future' project.
• Increased number of low severity incidents in 2021.

Mitigation Strategies

• Ardagh is evaluating the feasibility of investing in the 'Furnace for The Future' project independently.
• Working to rebalance incident rates through improved training and prevention measures.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• Other SDGs implied but not explicitly stated

Ardagh for Education initiative aligns with SDG 4; other initiatives contribute to various SDGs.

Awards & Recognition

• Platinum award from EcoVadis

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Emissions
• Ecology
• Social

Environmental Achievements

• 80% of AMP production facilities and 38% of AGP production facilities achieved zero waste to landfill status.
• Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions per 1000 units of finished goods by 6.7% (AMP) and nearly 5% (AGP) since 2020.
• Achieved a 5.9% reduction in VOC emission intensity (AMP) in 2022 compared to 2020.
• NextGen furnace project (AGP) expected to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 60%.
• Three on-site solar installations in the Netherlands (AGP) announced.

Social Achievements

• Launched first global employee engagement survey (Culture Amp).
• Launched Ardagh for Education, a 10-year, $50 million investment in STEM education in North America and a €5 million investment in Europe.
• Increased number of apprentices by 60% across global operations compared to 2021.
• 91% participation rate in World Cleanup Day across all locations.

Governance Achievements

• AMP and AGP received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for their 2030 emissions reduction targets.
• Ardagh awarded a platinum rating by EcoVadis in 2022 and 2023.
• AMP awarded a leadership rating by CDP for water management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global supply chain constraints.
• Impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting energy crisis in Europe.
• Lack of funding for the original Furnace of the Future initiative.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investments in energy-saving projects.
• Transition to renewable electricity.
• Increased recycled content.
• Partnerships on low-carbon transportation.
• AGP continued pursuit of emissions reduction with NextGen furnace project.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing sustainable inputs from suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Investments in renewable energy and hydrogen-based solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

The report highlights alignment with several SDGs through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging

Awards & Recognition

• Platinum rating by EcoVadis (2022, 2023)
• Leadership class ratings by CDP (2021)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Emissions
• Ecology
• Social

Environmental Achievements

• Awarded second consecutive platinum rating from EcoVadis
• Ardagh Metal Packaging received leadership ratings of A- for water management and a B rating for climate change
• Ardagh Glass Packaging received a B rating for both water management and climate change from CDP

Social Achievements

• Commitment to build a safe, diverse, equal and inclusive workforce
• Aim to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all employees by embedding a culture of safety awareness
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change may adversely affect our ability to conduct our business, including the availability and cost of resources required for our production processes
• Risks relating to our supply chain, including availability and cost of raw materials
• Risks relating to economic, market and political matters, including currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations

Mitigation Strategies

• Procuring electricity from renewable sources
• Holistic approach across operations and supply chains to increase recycled content and reduce emissions
• Using less material, lightweighting aluminum, optimizing logistics to reduce fuel usage
• Price increases and additional pass through clauses in sales contracts
• Diversifying energy sources, accelerating investments in renewable energy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increased storms, drought, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes or floods

Transition Risks

• Carbon pricing policies, changes in the value of assets, measures to address climate change through laws and regulations

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SBTi

Certifications: EcoVadis Platinum

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• EcoVadis Platinum
• CDP ratings for water management and climate change