Amcor achieves 10% PCR plastics milestone, expands global sustainability footprint

SWITZERLAND – Global packaging leader Amcor has achieved its 2025 target of incorporating 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic across its product portfolio, according to the company’s newly released Fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report.

The milestone represents 218,000 metric tonnes of recycled plastic integrated into packaging solutions worldwide and underscores Amcor’s growing influence in sustainable packaging innovation.

The report also marks the company’s first sustainability update since finalizing its merger with Berry Global, a move expected to bolster its recycling and materials expertise across flexible and rigid formats.

By the end of FY25, 72% of Amcor’s packaging by weight was designed for recyclability, including 96% of rigid, 49% of flexible, and 100% of specialty cartons.

The company’s research teams have made 96% of its flexible packaging portfolio recycle-ready, bridging a major industry gap in circular design.

Amcor reported a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its operations since 2021, supported by its decarbonization roadmap aligned with science-based targets.

Renewable electricity now accounts for 30% of total energy use, double the previous year’s share, while 75% of operational waste was recycled. Site-level initiatives also yielded notable water-use reductions.

“Our progress demonstrates we can deliver on our ambitions through innovation, collaboration and advocacy across the value chain,” said David Clark, Amcor’s Chief Sustainability Officer.

Product innovation for a circular economy

The report highlights a growing suite of sustainable solutions, including the expansion of AmFiber paper-based packaging for coffee and snack applications, and new AmPrima, AmLite, and HeatFlex formats designed for full recyclability.

In the pharmaceutical sector, Amcor’s AmSky recycle-ready blister pack offers a PVC-free alternative with improved recyclability, a key step toward reducing medical packaging waste.

Most recently, Amcor inaugurated a machine direction orientation (MDO) line in Peru, boosting regional capacity for AmPrima Plus films.

The line enables local production of high-performance, mono-material packaging fully compatible with polyethylene (PE) recycling streams.

“The new MDO line not only enhances our production capabilities but also aligns with our commitment to sustainability,” said Laetitia Sanchez, Marketing Director, Amcor Latin America.

Amcor’s progress mirrors a broader industry shift, as peers like Sealed Air, Huhtamaki, and Mondi also accelerate recycled content integration and decarbonization targets, signaling a decisive move toward a circular packaging future.

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