O-I’s Glass Plant in San Polo, Italy, Completes Water Reduction Projects
Water is a vital resource and reducing water consumption by 25% by 2030 is one of our 10 corporate sustainability goals in line with the SDGs. Before now, water supply was not historically a challenge in northern Italy, but due to climate change, regions there have faced long periods of drought. Our plant in San Polo, Italy, […]
O-I Certified Great Place To Work® in 4 Countries, Ecuador Ranks 7th
Following O-I’s successful achievement of Great Place to Work® certification in four countries – Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador – O-I has ranked 7th among the top companies in Ecuador. “Caring about our people is a core value of ours, and so we continue to design programs and experiences that support our employees,” said Pablo […]
O-I Featured on The Weather Channel for Global Recycling Day
On Global Recycling Day, O-I had the opportunity to share the importance of glass recycling with viewers of The Weather Channel. Elizabeth Hupp, O-I Global Social Engagement Leader, spoke live during the network’s climate-focused show, Pattrn. During the segment, Elizabeth talked about how glass is 100% recyclable and infinitely recyclable. She explained that it’s important […]
O-I Brazil Glass Recycling Project Scores at São Paulo’s Morumbi Stadium
O-I Brazil has launched a new partnership to increase glass recycling around soccer games – called Recycle and Make a Goal – that will ultimately reduce waste and lower emissions in the glass manufacturing process. The program has already seen tremendous success. O-I Brazil teamed up with São Paulo’s Municipal Department of Urban Cleaning, the […]
O-I Nurtures Young Talent in Alloa, Scotland Through Apprentice Programs, Partnerships
O-I’s manufacturing plant in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland is a beacon of innovation and tradition in the glassmaking industry. The plant also stands out for its visionary approach to workforce development and community engagement through apprentice programs and partnerships with local educational initiatives. With a history stretching back over almost 275 years, the O-I Alloa plant […]
O-I Glass Announces CEO Andres Lopez To Retire
Board Engaged in Search for CEO Successor PERRYSBURG, Ohio, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: O-I) (the “Company” or “O-I”) today announced that Andres Lopez will retire as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 15, 2024, following a nearly 40-year career with the Company. The Board has been working with an executive […]
O-I Glass to Present at BofA Securities 2024 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference
PERRYSBURG, Ohio (February 22, 2024) – O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”) today announced the Company will participate in BofA Securities 2024 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on Thursday, February 29, 2024. O-I Glass Chief Financial Officer John Haudrich will present at 1:20 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available […]
New Video: O-I Creates Glass Recycling Ecosystems Through Glass4Good
Recycled glass is valuable for glass manufacturers. It’s one of the four main ingredients in creating new glass bottles and jars. O-I Glass aspires to make glass recycling available in 100% of the communities where we operate. We’re getting creative to build glass recycling programs to support our communities, and Glass4Good™ has been one of […]
Record Investment for O-I Glass in France: €95 Million to Upgrade Plants in Gironcourt and Reims
Major advances in sustainability, flexibility, and productivity €55 million for the plant in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine; €40 million for Reims Perrysburg / Vaulx-en-Velin (February 20, 2024) — O-I Glass, Inc (NYSE: OI) announced today the company is investing €95 million into two of its French glass packaging production facilities. As a continuation of its modernization investment […]
O-I Advances Sustainability of its Operations
O-I expands use of carbon-lowering heat recovery system at its French operations with a new system installed at the Veauche Plant, expanding the use of existing heat recovery at other O-I plants in France Repurposed heat in Veauche will provide up to 94 percent of plant’s heating needs Heat recovery in Veauche is another advancement […]