CHANGE STARTS WHEN YOU CHOOSE GLASS!

Recycling has always been at the heart of our business.  

We aim to produce our 100% recyclable glass products with zero impact on the environment, assuring that the next generations can live in a better world. We do this by applying sustainable processes throughout the organization and supporting social, economic, and cultural progress in the communities where we live and work.   

By being a socially responsible corporate organization, we drive sustainability efforts together with our stakeholders and other companies to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  

 What we can be proud of  

  • Our products are 100% recyclable without loss of quality.     
  • Our glass is 100 % food-safe and it is not harmful to the environment.     
  • We collect and re-use the glass in our factories so that each new glass starts with 20% to 50% of pre-consumer recycled glass.   
  • OPTIMELT furnace installation in our production unit in Holland reduced energy & CO2 by the glass melting process by up to 45%, with up to 75% less NOx released to the atmosphere.   
  • Our packaging material is made of 80% to 95% recycled cardboard.   
  • In 2021, our Dutch Plant's electric power came 100% from green electricity. Our Portuguese Plant is working towards the utilization of green energy (H₂).
  • Our Portuguese Plant was awarded a silver medal of Eco-Vadis sustainable rating, observing labor & human rights and the environment. Placing our company among the top 25% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.
  • We support a sheltered employment organization for people with disabilities.  
  • We celebrate diversity, racial equality and social justice.   
  • We embrace the responsibility of social progress by supporting a broad range of organizations through monetary and in-kind product donations.   
  • We work with a young start-up that gives a second life to used wine bottles, creating sustainable products for the end-consumer. Embracing circular economy.   
  • Of the total waste generated by our Portuguese Plant, 90% is recycled, working closely with national environmental and waste entities to promote recycling (packaging, industrial oils, batteries, etc.) 

Looking forward 

A sneak peek of our main goals:

  • We want to be carbon neutral by 2050.
  • We strive to 0% fossil-based plastic in its operations and deliveries by 2030.
  • We will be involved in 5 initiatives per year, contributing to a sustainable community.
  • We search to have at least 5 partnerships with sustainable organizations by 2025.