Constellation Brands, a leading maker of beer, wine and spirits, announced Thursday Introducing two new sustainability initiatives: Increase the use of “circular packaging” and pursue zero waste to landfill certification through TRUE.
American Constellation, which manufactures and markets leading brands such as Corona, Modelo Beer and Svedka Vodka, aims to significantly increase the use of circular packaging across its beverage portfolio. Goals for 2025 include:
- 10% reduction in packaging weight compared to the weight of liquid wines and spirits
- Ensure 80% of our wine and spirits packaging is returnable, recyclable or renewable
- Replace plastic in beer hi-cone ring carriers with recyclable paperboard
Constellation also aims to achieve. true authentication By 2025, we plan to take steps to reduce operational waste at our facilities and improve landfill diversion. Companies participating in TRUE’s program must: 7 minimum program requirementsFor example, achieve greater than 90% diversion and meet federal, state, and local solid waste and recycling regulations.
Glasses of wine and bottles of spirits commonly present a sustainability challenge as some municipalities cut back. Partially reintroduced — Recycling street glass in recent years. These two items of his also tend not to be included in the bottle deposit program, California added them last year And states like New York are working to add them Proposed bottle bill update.
Plastic rings for beverage multipacks have long been a problem for brands. end up in landfills or the environment as pollutionBrands are increasingly turning to more sustainable options such as: cardboard packaging again hard plastic beverage toppers recyclable.
Constellation leadership indicated in a news release that the new commitments are consistent with the company’s existing commitments. Sustainability aspirationsThey suggest the company has made progress in its stewardship in recent years, including energy conservation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 2022 ESG Impact Report.
The Constellation team is “focused on continually building on this commitment through a disciplined approach and by implementing targeted initiatives that benefit our business, our key stakeholders, and the world. ,” said Mike McGrew, executive vice president and chief. In a statement, the head of communications, CSR and diversity.
