Ardagh Glass Packaging receives Energy Star plant certifications

Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) North America, an Indianapolis-based manufacturer of glass and metal packaging, has announced it was awarded two Energy Star plant certifications for superior energy performance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).   

According to a news release from the company, the two AGP facilities, located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and Madera, California, have demonstrated best-in-class energy performance. The facilities also perform within the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. 

The company says this is the seventh consecutive year for Bridgeton and the eighth consecutive year for Madera to be awarded Energy Star plant certifications. Since 2010, 10 Ardagh facilities have received 47 Energy Star plant and building certifications. 

“Ardagh Glass Packaging is honored to have two glass production facilities that are Energy Star certified,” says John Sadlier, chief sustainability officer at Ardagh Group, AGP North America’s parent company, which is based in Dublin. “As part of Ardagh’s sustainability journey, we strive to reduce environmental impact by optimizing our manufacturing operations, maximizing the use of recycled materials and lowering energy consumption.” 

AGP’s recognized facilities have improved energy performance by upgrading and optimizing furnaces, using recycled glass, reclaiming waste heat and installing energy-efficient lighting fixtures, among other energy-saving initiatives.

“Energy efficiency contributes to greater economic development, greater competitiveness and a healthy environment while helping organizations meet their health, environmental and cost reduction goals,” says Jean Lupinacci, chief of the Energy Star commercial and industrial branch at the U.S. EPA.

In addition to the Energy Star certifications, 13 of AGP’s facilities are ISO 14001 certified, the company says.