As Europe’s leading glass packaging producer for beverages and food, Verallia takes another step in its lightweighting revolution with the launch of the Burgundy Air 300g, the world’s first ultra-light Burgundy bottle, standing 290mm tall. A model of disruptive eco-design, it preserves the iconic silhouette of traditional Burgundy bottles significantly reducing its environmental footprint. With the Burgundy Air 300G, Verallia once again confirms its pioneering role in transforming glass packaging to support the wine industry’s sustainability and competitiveness. A TECHNICAL FEAT SERVING THE ENVIRONMENT  This innovation stems from years of R&D expertise and state-of-the-art industrial knowhow. The challenge was to maintain the distinctive aesthetics of Burgundy bottles while drastically cutting their weight.  Weighing just 300 grams (compared to the European average of 450g0F 1) with a 75 cl capacity, the Bourgogne Air 300G reduces raw material use and

The Science Based Targets initiative has validated Verallia’s Net Zero 2040 trajectory in line with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard [1]. This commitment confirms the strength of the Group’s climate strategy, the result of constant investments and concrete actions to reduce its environmental impact. The Group is committed to achieving its Net Zero target by 2040 for scopes 1&2, illustrating its pioneering role in the glass packaging sector for beverages and food products. For Patrice Lucas, Chief Executive Officer of Verallia « The validation of our Net Zero 2040 trajectory by SBTi is a structuring milestone for Verallia. It reflects the rigor of our approach and the relevance of the investments made over the past years to deeply transform our industrial processes. By committing to 2040, we affirm our willingness to fully embrace our responsibility in the face of sustainability challenges, and to position Verallia as the reference partner for sustainable, innovativ

UPM Raflatac business area and reporting segment will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials as of June 12, 2025. The new reporting segment name will be in use from the Interim Report Q2 2025 onwards. The name change supports the business area's strategic direction to accelerate its growth beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes. UPM Raflatac will remain a leading, global product brand in the Label materials offering area. UPM Adhesive Materials leverages its adhesive expertise, material performance, and industry-leading services to deliver value to customers. The business area holds a leading market position in label materials and has expanded significantly in graphics solutions through the acquisitions of AMC AG, Grafityp, and Metamark. “The new business area name reflects our expanded portfolio and growth aspirations and highlights the value we deliver to our customers through the adhesive material performance,” says Tim Kirchen, Executive Vice

Republic Services Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Seventh Time Company recognized for robust ethics, compliance and governance programs PHOENIX, March 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - For the seventh year, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has received the World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of the ethical business practices. Republic Services is one of 136 companies spanning 19 countries and 44 industries to be recognized in 2025. "This recognition highlights the commitment of our 42,000 employees throughout North America to act ethically and responsibly every day," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. "We deliver results the right way as we partner with customers to create a more sustainable world." The World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires

Time to reflect on how we are doing our part in the whole packaging value chain to drive circular initiatives ♻️ and to decarbonize our operations. Here are a few selected highlights that underpin our ambition to be the label partner of choice when it comes to sustainability and responsibility. Our products are focused on reduce, reuse and recycle!  By 2025, all customers of CCL will be able to choose label products and solutions that will not hinder consumer-packaged goods to be recyclable, reusable or compostable.  We actively support reuse systems all over the globe  Our iconic WashOff labels have supported the reuse systems of our customers for years - mainy global beer and water brands. But we have much more to offer to reuse schemes - think RFID tags integrated in labels and sleeves and IML (inmould labels), aluminium containers for reuse packaging and now also the technology to make it all work...through our relatively recent acquisition of CCL eAgile Inc., IT

A world first in the food glass packaging industry and a major step towards decarbonizing the sector Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry. In the face of the climate emergency, Verallia has been committed for several years to decarbonizing its activities. Through a clear and robust CSR roadmap, the Group aims to reduce its emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 46% by 2030 compared to 2019. As part of this strategy, the Group announced in 2021 the construction of its first 100% electric glass furnace with an investment of €57 million, marking a major milestone towards more sustainable production. A world first dedicated to the

Verallia inaugurates its first 100% electric furnace: a world first in the food glass packaging industry and a major step towards decarbonizing the sector Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry. Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry. In the face of the

Negative carbon footprint of Naturity corks proves to be an important ally in the decarbonization of the wine sector.  PORTO, PORTUGAL (April 16, 2024): The environmental supremacy of natural cork stoppers produced by Amorim Cork is clear in the “Life Cycle Analysis" (LCA) prepared by PwC at the request of the world leader in wine stoppers. Analyzing three types of stoppers, the Naturity® cork stopper and two artificial seals (one made of aluminum and the other made of plastic), the study covers seven environmental indicators, was carried out in accordance with the guidelines of the ISO 14040 standard and subjected to a critical review by a committee of independent external experts. Taking into account the changes that have been promoted in the cork stopper manufacturing process, it was considered relevant to update the quantification and comparison of the environmental impacts of natural cork stoppers versus the main aluminum and plastic closures on the market.&nb

Electrification. It’s a Buzzword in All the News. And pops up on topics from buildings to equipment to transportation and beyond. The important issue is that the electrification of California – and your business – is already under way. Here’s a quick overview of what it is, how it will impact your business, and simple steps you can take to plug in. Decarbonization and pollution-reduction. California, seeking ways to respond to global climate change, has been actively pursuing carbon neutrality, with a goal of net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2045. Virtually everything is impacted by it, and it’s already in process. For example, the State’s power grid is a mix of natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy sources. Since natural gas power plants produce carbon dioxide while generating electricity, a different power source will be needed. New residential and commercial buildings will face having to be all-electric with new energy codes approved