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Sometimes, an idea can spur a revolution. When we debuted the SuperEnd® beverage end in 2000, we knew it would be a gamechanger for the industry. By using 10% less metal than traditional designs, the end contributes to a lighter-weight beverage can that reduces material usage and requires less energy during distribution. Yet, the end’s unique geometry delivers increased panel...

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Acqua S. Bernardo Diversifies Its Portfolio With Metal Packaging From Crown

Beverage cans create new consumption occasions for the famous Italian spring water brand

Publish Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Yardley, PA – May 06, 2020. For the first time in its 94-year history, Acqua S. Bernardo (colloquially known as San Bernardo) has turned to metal packaging for its premium still and sparkling mineral waters. Marketed as ‘the lightest water in the world,’ the product has historically been packaged exclusively in glass bottles. However, the company recognized the importance of...

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Sustainably Speaking

Q&A with Dr. John Rost, Vice President, Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Crown Holdings, Inc.

Publish Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Millions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day each year to demonstrate their support for environmental protection. But for Dr. John Rost, who leads our global sustainability strategy, that is a year-round focus. In this Q&A, John answers some common questions about the company’s sustainability progress and what lies ahead. Q: Crown is approaching the target date for completing...

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Myths vs. Facts: Canned Food Edition

Publish Date
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The can is a convenient, accessible and affordable solution for consumers seeking quick, nutritious and high-quality food options. They are also environmentally-friendly , help reduce food waste and fuel the economy. To shed light on metal cans and their attributes, we are debunking some common myths about this popular food packaging format: Myth: Food cans are only available in a...

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Brazilian Craft Brewer Moves to Metal Packaging in Partnership with Crown

Beverage producer chooses format for its sustainability, convenience and other benefits

Publish Date
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Yardley, PA – March 4, 2020 . Aiming to appeal to local consumers and increase its brand presence, Brazil-based craft beer brand Bierland has converted 100% of its product portfolio to be packaged in beverage cans in collaboration with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A., a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com). With this format transition, the craft...

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Being a good corporate citizen and neighbor is a key part of our business philosophy and we embrace the opportunity to engage in the local communities where we operate. Our corporate citizenship activities focus on a wide range of issues including environmental protection, investing in local youth and preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Our Conroe, Texas beverage can plant exemplifies our commitment...

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YARDLEY, Pa. , Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com ) has published its 2019 Sustainability Report detailing its environmental, social and governance achievements from fiscal years 2017 and 2018 and previewing focus areas for its next set of sustainability goals. The report explores how Crown's global workforce and commitment to process and product...

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The Power of Transparency

Publish Date
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Today’s consumers favor greater transparency when it comes to the food and beverage products they purchase, seeking details about a product’s ingredients as well as their source, a brand’s manufacturing practices and a slew of other information. A recent Response Media study ranked the overall importance of product transparency to consumers at 99% for fresh food and 98% for packaged...

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Crown Commits To 20% Reduction In Water Usage By 2025

Publish Date
Monday, January 13, 2020
Pledge represents first component of Company's water stewardship strategy YARDLEY, Pa. , Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com ) has committed to a new environmental sustainability goal to reduce water usage in its global operations by 20% from 2019 levels by the end of 2025. These efforts will decrease the Company's water usage...

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Crown display booth at BrauBeviale 2019
Safety, innovation, and efficiency have served as the foundation of our sustainability approach since we were founded over 125 years ago. At our stand at BrauBeviale 2019 (November 11-14) (#4-237, Hall 4), attendees will learn more about our sustainability commitments along with the significant progress we’ve made against them. In 2016, we announced a series of ambitious sustainability goals to...

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Crown display booth at BrauBeviale 2019
Yardley, PA – November 05, 2019. At BrauBeviale 2019 (November 12-14; Nuremberg, Germany) Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com), is highlighting how its 360-degree design capabilities and partnership approach can help beverage brands create unforgettable consumer experiences and grow market share. Visitors to Stand 4-237, Hall 4 will get...

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‘Tis the Season…

Publish Date
Thursday, July 25, 2019
When are peaches ready to pick? What month is best for asparagus? Why are oranges called a winter fruit if I can buy them in July? If you asked the average consumer what is currently in season, the chances are you will be met with deafening silence. The main reason for this, it could be argued, is that the seasonality...

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Beating Breast Cancer at Crown HQ

Publish Date
Thursday, May 16, 2019
About one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. For the women affected and their loved ones, early detection is key. Each year around National Women’s Health Week, we encourage our valued employees to get tested regularly by providing on-site mammograms (an x-ray picture of the breast) at our corporate headquarters in Yardley, PA. Provided...

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Crown Named to CDP's 2018 Climate Change "Management" Tier

Company continues to perform ahead of program averages

Publish Date
Friday, March 22, 2019
Yardley, PA – March 22, 2019. The ongoing efforts of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) to reduce its energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions have been recognized with a “B” ranking from CDP’s 2018 Climate Change Evaluation Program. Based on a scale from A to F, Crown’s score places it in the “Management” tier – the second-highest level...

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Silver is the New Green

Silver is the New Green: Cans Lead the Way in Green Packaging

Publish Date
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Consumer perception of the metal can is very positive. Canned food and beverages are a time-tested and highly dependable method of safely and efficiently packaging the products consumed daily. Cans stack easily on store shelves, fit neatly into refrigerators, are easy to store, chill quickly and stay cold longer. The can also possesses some unique environmental advantages of which many...

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Earth Day 2018, slated for Sunday, April 22nd, is dedicated to ending plastic pollution that is commonly known to affect marine life, riddle beaches and landscapes with litter and clog waste streams and landfills. 1 In response, the Earth Day Network is encouraging consumers to educate themselves about plastic pollution and ways to address this global issue. Earth Day is...

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Biennial report highlights continued growth, unwavering commitment to safety, innovation and efficiency PHILADELPHIA , Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com ) has released its 2017 Sustainability Report to demonstrate the progress it has made on its sustainability journey. Metrics published in the report include decreased aluminum usage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced VOC...

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Cans Sustainability

Crown Launches Digital Sustainability Report

Publish Date
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
In keeping with our commitment to provide an update on our sustainability efforts on a biennial basis, we have just launched a new report covering progress during fiscal years 2015 and 2016. Since we first began formally reporting on our sustainability efforts, there have been some important changes to our business and our approach to sustainability that you will find...

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BOTTLETOP ceiling made of Crown Beverage Cans
Philadelphia, PA – December 06, 2017. BOTTLETOP, a British sustainable luxury fashion accessory brand, has found an innovative use for thousands of Crown beverage cans inside its groundbreaking flagship store on Regent Street in London. The store, which will offer an inspiring immersive experience that blends future-facing ecological conscience with time-honored craftwork, will enable customers to truly learn about BOTTLETOP’s...

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