Sustainability
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Packaging
At Silgan Closures, it is our mission to protect the world’s food supply, and our environment. Please join us as we reduce emissions through our sustainable products and operations.
Silgan Holding Sustainability Reports:
Sustainable Development
1.
Reduce Operational Carbon Footprint Intensity by 50% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline.
2.
Source 50% of electricity from renewable sources
by 2030.
3.
Commit to Science-based targets, Scope 3 abatement, & Annual reporting to CDP.
Silgan Closures Products Are 100% Recyclable
Plastic Closures
Our plastic closures are recyclable in their proper recycling streams.
Aluminum Closures
“Infinitely Recyclable”
Up to 30% recycled content
Steel Closures
“Infinitely Recyclable”
Up to 35% recycled content
Continued Sustainable Development
If you’re using a Silgan Closure, you’re already helping to make an impact. The good news is that all of our closures are 100% recyclable. Please contact us to learn about our sustainable products below
Are You Compliant?
Stay up to date with the latest PCR regulations state by state.
Partners for Improved Operations
Working to abate our GHG emission scopes 1, 2, and 3 by setting Science-Based Targets and transparently tracking our progress through CDP. With industry partners we are enacting learnings with Better Plants and Envita in our facilities. All these actions lead toward Net Zero.
Action:
Silgan has signed a commitment letter with SBT in efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Action:
From a corporate level, we are disclosing our emissions data to provide transparency across our industry.
Action:
This partnership helps us drive energy efficiency improvements.
Action:
Silgan and Envita are training plants to increase recycling to reduce landfill waste, with a 17% reduction since 2019.
Targeting:
Net Zero by 2050
Community Partners
We are focusing on End-of-Life with our products by working with key partners. One of the most important ways we can help reduce carbon emissions is by recycling. Check out the organizations and their programs below to learn how we can increase recycling rates.
The Recycling Project
Solving for Circularity
Association of Plastic Recyclers
Caps On!
When recycling scraps arrive at the MRF (Material Recycling Facility) below 3 inches in width cannot be easily sorted by automated systems
Always put your cap back on your bottle! Caps On promotes keeping the caps on bottles when recycling to recycle waste and reuse more plastic
Sustainability Spotlight
Our Kingsport, IL facility is giving back to the community in a huge way!
Facility members are participating on the CTE (Career and Technical Education) board and helping to develop the supply chain program for CTE at the local high school. This goes hand-in-hand with the work-based intern program bringing in over 20 students engaging in different parts of our facility.
Preparing young members of the community for their futures!
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