For the second year in a row, Berry Global Group, Inc. proudly accepts its top 50 ranking among America’s Most Responsible Companies, presented by Newsweek and global research firm Statista, Inc. Ranking 47 out of 500 of the most responsible companies in the United States across fourteen industry subcategories, Berry is recognized for its commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). The ranking takes on a holistic view of corporate responsibility that considers all three pillars of ESG.
“ESG principles are increasingly embedded in everything we do. And we continue to believe this represents a differentiation in how we serve our customers, partners, and team members.”
“Being recognized for the second year as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies is testament to our Company’s commitment to creating innovative, sustainable packaging and products that are designed to make life better for people and the planet,” said Berry Chairman and CEO, Tom Salmon. “ESG principles are increasingly embedded in everything we do. And we continue to believe this represents a differentiation in how we serve our customers, partners, and team members.”
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Berry has placed special emphasis on its ESG efforts, leveraging its unmatched global capabilities and deep innovation expertise to help customers meet its sustainability goals. With an industry-leading safety record, increased transparency on relevant ESG topics, and robust code of ethics, Berry is proud of its achievements thus far in the areas of corporate stewardship. Key highlights from the Company’s 2021 ESG report include:
- Announced its goal to achieve 30% circular plastics use by 2030, building upon its previous goal to use 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin by 2025
- Designed and developed 86% of fast-moving consumer goods to be recyclable, reusable and/or compostable; on track to achieve goal of 100% by 2025
- Secured access to over 600 million pounds of recycled content, including advanced recycled material from top suppliers, per year starting in 2025
- Secured ISCC PLUS certification for 65 sites globally
SOURCE: Businesswire