O-I Colombia ranked 7th in ‘Great Place to Work: Best Workplaces for Women’
O-I Colombia strikes again in the local Great Place to Work rankings! The company came in 7th in the “Best Workplaces for Women” category among companies with 301 to 1,500 employees. Another great achievement that follows O-I Colombia’s 11th position in the country’s overall Great Place to Work listing. “We are honored to be recognized […]
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 Glass and Revino Close the Loop with Returnable Glass Wine Bottles
When the founders of Revino were looking to partner with a manufacturer to create returnable glass wine bottles for their new business winery partners, they found shared sustainability values with local access in O-I Glass. More than three dozen small wineries in Oregon plan to use Revino’s closed loop system for wine bottles. Through O-I […]
Insights into the Future of Sustainable Wine Packaging
Sustainable wine packaging is a complex topic, with implications for wine producers, wine-loving consumers and packaging providers. Wine industry insiders shared compelling consumer research, case studies, and collaborative partnerships that are creating impact during the “Wine, Glass and Sustainable Development” webinar, hosted by O-I Glass. Frederic Choumert from McKinsey, the global management consultant firm, revealed […]
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 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 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 […]
