O-I Announces Sustainable Improvement Loan
Linking Sustainability and Financial Performance Perrysburg, OH, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI), a global leader in food and beverage packaging, is furthering its commitment to sustainability by securing a $225 million bank loan, with a sustainability-linked pricing mechanism. The loan will be issued to OI European Group BV, a wholly […]
O-I Employees Volunteer in Local Communities for a More Sustainable Future
Recently O-I employees in Americas North and Americas South took to the local streets, volunteering their time to do good for the planet. In Toledo, Ohio, O-I employees rolled up their sleeves to volunteer with Partners for Clean Streams (PCS), a local organization, dedicated to the health of the rivers and streams, and the people […]
O-I Earns High Marks for Commitment to Health of the Planet and its People
O-I consistently earns high marks for prioritizing the health of people and the planet, and the company’s commitment is recognized in the most recent Cradle to Cradle Certified™ scorecard. Cradle to Cradle Certified is a globally recognized program that reviews and scores products across various industries based on five categories: material health, material reuse, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and […]
Advancing Glass Packaging’s Sustainability Profile
O-I Significantly Improves Sustainability Certifications Perrysburg, OH, Sept. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) continues to be recognized for its commitment to sustainability. Cradle to Cradle Certified™ and EcoVadis, two non-profits engaged in evaluating and certifying business sustainability practices, have awarded O-I with improved ratings for the company’s sustainability practices. Most notably, […]
O-I México: Three Years Evolving As A Socially Responsible Company
During the XII Latin American Meeting of Socially Responsible Companies organized by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) and the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility (AliarSE), O-I Americas Central received the distinction of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). For the third year in a row, our Mexico locations were recognized with this prestigious honor, which represents a […]
O-I Showed Its Sustainable Side In The Juice Market
The International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association (IFU) held its annual Convention where they discussed different issues that affect the juice industry, including the sustainability of their packaging. Every day, customers and consumers of the food and beverage industries are more demanding in terms of sustainable packaging production, and at O-I, we are aware of this, that’s […]
O-I Partners with New Non-Profit, Glass Recycling Foundation
A new non-profit organization will focus solely on funding glass recycling initiatives. The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) was officially launched April 16 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, only 60 miles north of O-I’s Global Headquarters. Jim Nordmeyer, VP, Global Sustainability represents O-I on GRF’s board and joins other industry experts in an effort to raise funds […]
O-I Looks Back, and Forward, on Global Recycling Day
O-I has marked the latest Global Recycling Day (18 March 2019) by looking at its progress on glass recycling and outlining a fresh vision. As research indicates that more and more consumers would stop buying goods that have non-recyclable packaging (36% of European consumers, 25% in the US, 35% in Australia), the reputational and bottom-line threat […]
Employees Engage in United Way Across the Globe
United Way’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. Here at O-I, we believe in that mission and are engaged in various United Way campaigns throughout the year. We’re safe, responsible and active in our communities, which gives us a lot to […]
O-I Melbourne’s Dash and Splash Results in Cash for Sick Children
Does the thought of choppy seas, extreme heat and more than 6,500 competitors on your heels sound like a fun way to spend your weekend morning? It did for the Melbourne O-I Corporate Triathlon team on Sunday, March 3. Fifty-four employees braved 38 degree Celsius heat (that’s 100 degrees Fahrenheit for our international friends) and […]
