O-I Glass validates early achievement of sustainability goals

O-I Glass validates early achievement of sustainability goals

With newly validated 2024 data, O-I Glass confirms it has achieved two of its most ambitious sustainability goals, six years ahead of schedule. Originally set for 2030, the company’s targets for renewable electricity and greenhouse gas emissions have already been met, underscoring the company’s momentum in sustainable glass manufacturing and its commitment to measurable progress.

O-I surpassed its renewable electricity goal by reaching 51% globally, well above the original 40% target. The company also reduced global Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, exceeding its initial goal of a 25% reduction from the 2017 baseline. 

At O-I's Investor Day event in March, O-I announced enhanced sustainability goals for 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C pathway: 
    47% reduction in GHG emissions  
    80% use of renewable electricity  
    60% average use of cullet (recycled glass)

These elevated targets reflect a continued drive to reduce environmental impact and deliver greater value to customers through sustainable innovation. 

"This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment for the company," says Chief Sustainability and Administrative Officer Randy Burns. "For more than 120 years, O-I has been a strategic partner to the biggest brands in the world. Even as O-I focuses on radically reducing costs, we’re raising the bar with updated sustainability targets for 2030, with 2019 as the baseline year." 

The new performance data is now available on the Sustainability Scorecard on O-I's website:
 https://www.o-i.com/sustainability/sustainability-report/