Tag: Berry Global

Berry Global Earns“Prime” ISS ESG Corporate Rating for Second Consecutive Year

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global has received a “Prime” environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating from the Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) for the second consecutive year, placing the company among the third decile in the packaging sector. The ISS ESG Corporate Rating is an annual assessment of companies’ ESG efforts and performance. Prime ratings are awarded to companies that effectively manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities in line with the threshold requirements of their industry. “We are deeply committed to prioritizing environmental, social, and governance efforts across all aspects of our business,” said Tarun…

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Berry’s Five Pillar Approach Delivers Sustainable Agricultural Films that Remain Fit for Purpose

Stuart Mitchell

The agricultural sector wants to embrace more sustainable silage baling solutions while also maintaining functionality and application efficiencies. Berry Global is helping to achieve this ideal fusion with Silotite® balewrap film, part of the company’s B Circular range. Striving For Sustainable Solutions in an Evolving Landscape Sustainability is amongst the most pressing challenges facing industries around the world. In some cases, sustainability initiatives are led by current and forthcoming statutory requirements, as legislators aim to improve the environmental impact of packaging. Others are commercially driven in response to the demands…

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How Live Electricity Readouts Allow Berry to Operate More Efficiently and Reduce Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Stuart Mitchell

Because data-driven decisions help improve energy performance, a robust, real-time energy monitoring system is key to a company’s ability to track energy use, lower electricity bills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This data also supports environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting by backing up claims and shows how sustainability can be economically viable by driving cost reductions and operational efficiency improvements. Real-time energy monitoring provides up-to-date data that allows businesses to spot potential issues and make informed decisions to respond quickly. Berry works with multiple energy management solutions providers, including…

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Berry Launches Breakthrough Technology in Cling Film, Providing a Certified Recyclable Alternative to PVC Films

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global has launched a new version of its Omni® Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food applications, which provides a high-performance alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films. While Omni® Xtra is already an established solution for the packaging of fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, and deli and bakery products, the new Omni® Xtra+ film has improved elasticity, uniform stretching behaviour, and improved impact resistance. It also offers users significant sustainability benefits, including compliance with the anticipated requirements of the forthcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations…

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Kraft Heinz Introduces First Fully Recyclable Ketchup Capl

Stuart Mitchell

The launch by Kraft Heinz Company of its first fully recyclable cap for its famous squeezy ketchup bottle demonstrates the collaborative achievement utilizing the innovative design and manufacturing capabilities of Berry Global in supporting retail brands with a move towards more sustainable packaging solutions. Historically, Heinz sauce bottles used a flexible silicone valve to deliver a consistent portion of sauce per squeeze, but this was -often challenging to recycle. Together with Berry Global Heinz has now switched to a mono-material cap, manufactured in PP. This means it meets requirements for…

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