O-I Makes Further Inroads Towards Decarbonization

Approximately 75 Percent CO2 Reduction for O-I Transport in Ireland

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2024 / O-I Glass, Inc.

In another stride toward innovating a path to a more sustainable future, O-I Glass is set to significantly reduce its CO₂ emissions in the UK, particularly in Ireland, by implementing a new decarbonization initiative targeting transportation emissions. Commencing from April 1, 2024, transport-related CO₂ emissions for spirits bottles produced in Alloa, Scotland, to customers in Ireland will be reduced by approximately 75 percent.

As part of the carbon-reduction program, O-I has switched the transportation of spirits bottles in Ireland, spanning both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, from diesel fuel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

HVO, classified as a second-generation biofuel, is derived entirely from renewable waste materials. Unlike traditional fossil fuels, HVO offers a sustainable alternative that significantly curtails carbon emissions. By embracing this innovative solution, O-I anticipates a remarkable reduction in CO₂ emissions, with estimates suggesting an impressive 75 percent decrease. This equates to an annual reduction of up to 189 tons of CO₂ emissions, or the equivalent electricity to power 34 homes for one year.

Included in this is the offset of the CO₂ emissions associated with transporting bottles from O-I's plant in Alloa, Scotland, to the warehouse in Northern Ireland by utilizing HVO elsewhere. Therefore, O-I's spirits customers in Ireland - and the end consumers - are assured that the transport-related CO₂ emissions from bottle plant to bottling plant are minimized and reduced by approximately 75 percent.

This initiative is emblematic of O-I's broader sustainability goals, both within the UK and on a global scale. By proactively embracing innovative technologies and practices, the company exemplifies its commitment to sustainable leadership. O-I's proactive measures demonstrate that the company's vision and journey is here today.

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