Ball Corp., a leading global provider of aluminum packaging, is the 2021 recipient of the Rabobank Award for Excellence in Food & Ag Leadership. The company’s infinitely recyclable aluminum packaging — including the sturdy, lightweight Ball Aluminum Cup — is an accomplishment which represents strong industry leadership, Rabobank said. The company has a clear commitment to local communities and has also successfully met multiple environmentally focused goals including:
- Reducing the carbon footprint of beverage cans from 2010 baseline by 25% (exceeded at 26%)
- Improving energy efficiency from 2016 baseline by 5% (exceeded at 5.5%)
- Improving water efficiency from 2016 baseline by 5% (exceeded at 11%)
Ball Corporation was the first can manufacturer to receive an Aluminum Stewardship Initiative certification, covering all 23 of its EMEA plants, and launched “Towards a Perfect Circle,” a collaborative industry initiative dedicated to expanding global recycled aluminum content by 85% by 2030.