SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Amcor
Beyond the Bottle : Sustainability Awareness and Initiatives
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“ The growing importance of ESG objectives present a complex and exciting challenge for Amcor and its procurement function ”
RANGA MULABAGULA GLOBAL VP OF PROCUREMENT , AMCOR
code of conduct verification process , coupled with a balanced supplier scorecard and governance process for all of its suppliers .
“ Data and transparency play a key part in ESG efforts ,” says Mulabagula . In-keeping with this , the systemisation of supplier data and relationships is emphasised throughout its operations . For example , Amcor uses EcoVadis ’ third-party measures to verify and validate its sustainable procurement processes . ( The company was the recipient of EcoVadis ’ prestigious ‘ gold ’ ranking in 2022 .)
By working with strategic supplier partners and customers in Columbia , Amcor ’ s procurement function has established a sustainable circular model for the region , driving grassroot waste collection , recycling , post-consumer resin ( PCR ) processing , and container manufacturing , which yields significant greenhouse gas emission reductions and ESG improvements across the entire value chain .
Collaboration & driving sustainable practice Mulabagula points out that Amcor plays an active leadership role in many packaging industry NGOs via activities such as promoting recycling , the use of sustainable materials such as PET , and – perhaps most importantly – in raising consumer awareness
96 June 2023