Sustainability-Focused French Winemaker Chooses O-I’s New Lighter Weight, Lower Carbon Wine Bottle
Sustainability for winemakers is a complex issue and takes collaboration across the value chain. When two companies, both rooted in innovation and sustainability join forces, they can reduce the environmental impact of products and create a more sustainable future. This is what happened when a French winemaker focused on creating a sustainable cuvee opted to […]
Biodiversity Projects Support O-I Communities
Sustainability and owning our impact is a core value at O-I. We take a holistic approach, balancing our people and processes to support a sustainable future. Supporting biodiversity projects in our communities is another way we contribute beyond our stated corporate sustainability commitments. Collaborating to Support Biodiversity with the Toledo Zoo In 2016, O-I partnered […]
O-I Glass Completes Full Allocation For Second Round Of Green Bond Offerings
O-I completes full allocation of $690 Million due 2031, issued by Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. O-I completes full allocation of €600 Million due in 2028, issued by O-I European Group B.V. Allocations mark another significant step forward in company climate-change strategy PERRYSBURG, Ohio (May 13, 2024) – O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass”, “O-I” or the […]
O-I and Anheuser-Busch Partner on ‘The Denver Series’ Glass Recycling Initiative
Sustainability takes collaboration, and O-I is entering into new partnerships to increase recycling across the value chain. O-I, along with Anheuser-Busch, Recycle Colorado, Keep America Beautiful, The City of Greeley, and the Denver Broncos Football Club are partnering on “The Denver Series” to make it easy for people to recycle their glass in Denver area […]
Acting on Our Commitment to Responsible Water Resource Management
At O-I, responsible water resource management is embedded in our daily practices. From our processes to our people, we are committed to conserving and reducing our water consumption by 25% in our high and extremely high-water scarcity markets by 2030. We understand the vital role that water plays in our operations and recognize the importance […]
Transformation at O-I’s Glass Plant in Zipaquira Increases Sustainability, Flexibility and Productivity
O-I Glass recently completed a major transformation of its glass manufacturing site in Zipaquira, Colombia. The upgrades include additional energy-efficient furnace technology, improving the sustainability, flexibility, and productivity of the plant. Energy-Efficient Glass Manufacturing Technology As part of the investment, Zipaquira is running a new furnace. The furnace incorporates oxy/fuel combustion and waste heat recovery […]
O-I Makes Further Inroads Towards Decarbonization: Approximately 75 Percent CO2 Reduction for O-I Transport in Ireland
In another stride toward innovating a path to a more sustainable future, O-I Glass is set to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions in the UK, particularly in Ireland, by implementing a new decarbonization initiative targeting transportation emissions. Commencing from April 1, 2024, transport-related CO2 emissions for spirits bottles produced in Alloa, Scotland, to customers in […]
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 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 […]
