Toward a circular society

People. Purpose. Progress.

Discover how our approach to responsible packaging is driving the circular economy.

Download 2024 report

At the heart of our company is sustainability, which drives a sense of purpose, inspiration and energy throughout everything we do.

Peter Konieczny, Amcor CEO

/content/dam/amcor-sustainability-report/videos/PK%20Amcor%20SR%20FY24_v2.mp4

Start Playing the video

Close the modal

style

section-four-eight

Toward a circular society

As we look to the future, it’s clear that establishing a circular economy for packaging is no longer just an ambition—it’s an absolute necessity. It requires active participation from every stakeholder in the value chain and a fundamental shift in mindset to create a society where circularity becomes the norm.

At Amcor, we are committed to leading this transformation by example and through actions. By aligning our efforts with environmental, social and governance principles and across the value chain, we are not just paving the way for a circular society—we are building a future that benefits society and the planet as a whole.

We are focused on designing more sustainable packaging solutions that meet the rigorous packaging requirements of our customers, while minimizing environmental impact. Behind every one of our products stands a unique combination of technical know-how and business experience.

2024 focus areas

A winding road cutting through lush green hills, with the sun shining brightly over the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape.

Environment

Life cycle assessment of our products.

In 2024, we conducted 1,827 life cycle assessments and published our Decarbonization Roadmap. Explore our commitment to reducing our environmental impact in our Sustainability Report 2024.

Download Decarbonization Roadmap

Circularity

95% of our rigid packaging is recyclable in practice and at scale, and we offer recycle-ready solutions for more than 90% of our flexible packaging portfolio.

One of the core pillars of our sustainability strategy, packaging circularity, encompasses innovating to develop more sustainable packaging solutions, collaborating to develop recycling infrastructure and engaging stakeholders to become an active part in a circular society where packaging material is kept in the economy.

Download 2024 report

A man and a woman working together at a table in an office. The woman is seated, writing in a notebook, while the man is standing, leaning over the table, discussing something. A third person is visible in the foreground, blurred, with water bottles on the table.

Governance

We are committed to strong corporate governance practices and to transparently reporting on our sustainability performance and impacts.

Learn more about the way we incentivize, measure and report on progress as we work to build a future that benefits society and the planet as a whole.

Download 2024 report

People

At Amcor, we put people at the center, endeavoring to provide a safe and engaging work environment for the most talented teams in the industry.

Learn more about global and local initiatives, DE&I, community engagement and more in our people section.

Download 2024 report

Circularity

Recycle-ready solutions

By the end of FY24, we had developed recycle-ready solutions for 94% of our flexible packaging portfolio, by square meter (sqm).

Fiscal Year,Percentage
FY19,56
FY20,68
FY21,76
FY22,83
FY23,89
FY24,94

PCR material

PCR material purchases

*As of Oct. 23, 2024, the amounts of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic used in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 have been corrected.

Fiscal Year,Metric tones
FY19,56.000
FY20,84.000
FY21,113.000
FY22,161.000
FY23,193.000
FY24,224.000

GHG emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions

FY22 represents the baseline for our SBTi targets (k=1,000).

Fiscal Year,Scope 1 of metric tons of CO₂,Scope 2 of metric tons of CO₂,Scope 3 of metric tons of CO₂,Total metric tons of CO₂
FY22,505k,1429k,10707k
FY23,463k,1347k,9700k
FY24,430k,1168k,8870k

Governance

EcoVadis assessed suppliers

Fiscal Year,Percentage of strategic and critical suppliers assessed
FY19,39
FY20,48
FY21,53
FY22,77
FY23,76
FY24,85

Our focus is on creating scalable solutions that benefit our customers, our investors, and our planet, shaping a future where sustainability leads the way.

David Clark, Chief Sustainability Officer, Amcor

Portrait of David Clark, Chief Sustainability Officer at Amcor, wearing glasses and a dark suit jacket over a light blue shirt. He has short, gray hair and a beard, smiling slightly against a plain gray background.

style

section-equal-split

2024 at a glance

Explore the tangible impact we made on sustainability in fiscal year 2024.

Discover more key facts and figures

recycling

153

sites certified as “zero waste-to-disposal”.

leaf

>99%

of fiber materials purchased through suppliers certified for responsible forest management practices.

co2

1'827

life cycle assessments conducted through Amcor's Advanced Sustainability Stewardship Evaluation Tool ASSET™.

style

section-equal-split

A variety of Amcor packaging solutions displayed, including clear pouches for leafy greens, vacuum-sealed meat packaging, a plastic water bottle, snack pouches, and pharmaceutical blister packs. Each product features Amcor branding and labels indicating sustainability initiatives like 'Recycle-Ready,' 'EcoGuard,' and 'LifeSpan' for freshness and environmental responsibility.

Our responsible packaging solutions

We offer a wide variety of options to advance sustainability while meeting your specific packaging needs. Our responsible packaging solutions address both how the product is made and what happens after the consumer uses it. All products with more sustainable features are identified by our EcoGuard™ brand.

Find out more

style

section-equal-split