by Giampiero Zazzaro
Eviosys, is a leading European manufacturer of aluminium packaging based in Switzerland. In 2021, the company managed to reduce its CO2 emissions by 5.6%, therefore exceeding its original target of 3%. Eviosys' new ESG report revealed that the company is speeding up its decarbonisation goals, aimed at reducing the CO2 footprint of cans and lids by 20% by 2027 and reach zero emissions by 2050.
The Swiss giant also revealed that it aims to invest in cutting-edge technologies for energy efficiency, including new oxidants, compressors and chillers. In addition, thanks to the transition to renewable sources of energy, the company is making rapid progress in reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are respectively the direct emissions generated by the company, and indirect emissions generated by the energy purchased for its operations.
Tomás Lopez, CEO of Eviosys, commented:
Metal packaging offers a real advantage due to the infinite recyclability of the material. We are proud of the rapid progress we have made towards our ambitious decarbonisation targets. By reducing the CO2 footprint of our products, we are creating a circular packaging economy.
Steel and aluminum, 100% recyclable and able to guarantee their total integrity even after the recycling process, are the most popular packaging materials worldwide. In Europe, about 84% of steel is recycled, followed by aluminum wth 76%.
Between 2009 and 2019 the market share of metal packaging grew by 8% and a further increase of 4% is expected between 2021 and 2026.
