Leading the Change: Plastipak’s Bold Commitment to Renewable Energy and Efficiency
Oct 3, 2025
At Plastipak, we believe that building a better future starts with the choices we make today. As a pioneer in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions, we are driving change by setting bold renewable energy targets, investing in efficiency, and empowering our teams to deliver meaningful results.
Setting Ambitious Goals
75% renewable or emissions-free energy use by 2032
We are committed to achieving 75% renewable or emissions-free energy use by 2032, a target that reflects both our ambition and our responsibility to the planet. To get there, we plan to triple our on-site, near-site, or virtual power purchase agreements from our 2022 baseline.
Making Measurable Progress
61.2% of electricity consumed globally by Plastipak comes from clean, green sources
Our actions are already making an impact. In 2024, 61.2% of Plastipak’s global electricity comes from clean, green sources, helping to reduce our overall carbon footprint. These investments also benefit our customers by lowering their Scope 3 emissions, creating shared value across the supply chain.
Taking a Strategic Approach
Renewable energy certificates (RECs)
We are using renewable energy certificates (RECs) as an important bridge strategy, while actively transitioning to on-site and near-site solar photovoltaic and biogas installations. This dual approach allows us to reduce our emissions today while building long-term, resilient energy solutions for tomorrow.
Leading in Energy Efficiency
Electricity accounts for approximately 84% of Plastipak’s Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, making efficiency a top priority. Through real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making, we continuously find new ways to reduce energy use across our operations.
Our Energy Reduction Teams play a key role in this work, driving best practices in:
+ Refining resin drying processes
+ Enhancing injection molding efficiency
+ Modernizing chilling plants and pumping systems
+ Optimizing compressed air usage
Driving Global Standards
We have implemented the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard at almost 100% of European sites, with a goal of completion by 2026. Full implementation ensures a consistent, best-in-class approach to energy management worldwide.
At Plastipak, we see every challenge as an opportunity to innovate. By setting bold goals, empowering our people, and investing in energy efficiency, we are delivering solutions that benefit our associates, customers, and communities—while helping shape a more sustainable future.
Our Commitment
At Plastipak, sustainability is both a responsibility and a commitment woven into every part of our business. From sourcing and production to energy use across our sites, we prioritize safe working environments, responsible practices, and thoughtful decision-making that reduce our environmental impact.
Our global sustainability strategy is driven by our leadership team and advanced by dedicated Sustainability Champions at each site, who lead energy efficiency projects, pellet loss reduction programs, and community initiatives that make a measurable difference.
By embedding sustainability into our value chain and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we continue to set ambitious targets around energy, resource efficiency, and climate action—ensuring that Plastipak not only delivers for our customers and stakeholders today but also builds a more resilient, low-carbon future for generations to come.
About Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries. Plastipak is also a leading recycler of rigid plastic packaging, producing food-grade post-consumer recycled resin for inclusion in new packaging. Plastipak operates more than 40 sites in the United States, South America and Europe, with a total of over 6,500 employees. Its customers include some of the world’s most respected and recognized consumer brands. Plastipak is also a leading innovator in the packaging industry, holding more than 420 United States patents for its state-of-the-art package designs and manufacturing processes. In addition, Plastipak licenses various packaging technologies around the world. Plastipak was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. Additional information about Plastipak can be found at www.plastipak.com.
Statements in this press release concerning Plastipak’s intentions, expectations or predictions about future results or events are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect management’s current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to vary from stated expectations, which variations could be material and adverse. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the time made, and the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any such statements.