41 ACCELERATING IMPACT Reducing Our Environmental Footprint While the nature of our manufacturing processes requires large amounts of energy, we remain committed to implementing innovative solutions to maximize our energy efficiency and reduce our GHG emissions. As part of this commitment, we have made significant investments to improve infrastructure and equipment and to adopt new practices that reduce energy use. Here are just a few examples. PATRAS, GREECE Identifying and repairing air leakages, optimizing the use of various production line motors and updating facility lighting all contributed to the facility’s annual energy savings of 1160 megawatt-hours (MWh), even while maintaining the same output of cans year over year. These improvements have helped the plant avoid the release of 360 tons of CO 2 per year. PONTA GROSSA, BRAZIL Upgrading to electric forklifts across the production floor reduced this plant’s CO 2 emissions from pallet transfer by 95%. A similar equipment switch was eventually made across all Brazilian plants and could lead to a total of 750 tons of CO 2 saved annually—a collective regional impact that promotes a more energy-conscious operation. MONTERREY, MEXICO Investing in multiple areas on the production floor enabled this team to cut its energy consumption and find new efficiencies. With new air conditioners, variable speed compressors, high-efficiency motors and new lighting, the facility lowered its annual CO 2 emission levels by over 120 tons, demonstrating the significant impact made possible through what seem like minor adjustments. 41 FAST-TRACKING PROGRESS FOCUSING ON OUR CORE OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES REPORT OVERVIEW REPORTING STANDARDS SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY FROM OUR CEO WHO WE ARE