Latest credentials in Thailand bring Company's ASI certified plants
to 12; underscores Crown's focus on responsible material
sourcing
TAMPA,
Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of
the commitments laid out in its Twentyby30™
sustainability program to help advance responsible supply chains,
Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has
expanded its Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications
into the Asia Pacific region. The
Company's Nong Khae and Crown TCP
beverage packaging plants in Thailand were recently awarded the ASI
Performance Standard certification, bringing the total facilities
in Crown's network with the designation to 12. Crown's operations
in Brazil and Mexico have also achieved ASI Performance
Standard certification.
The ASI Performance Standard addresses environmental, social and
governance principles for the aluminum value chain, confirming the
recipient's production practices are responsible. Beyond meeting
the required criteria as part of an independent, third-party audit,
the recent certifications in Thailand can be linked to advancing employee
training around biodiversity, safety and human rights.
"Achieving this ASI certification is another proof point of our
dedication to maintaining reputable supply chain relationships and
meeting the evolving needs of brands in the Asia Pacific market," said Carlos Baila, President, Asia Pacific at Crown. "We are committed to
operating ethically and remaining accountable to our own standards,
as well as those of our partners, as we continue to serve customers
around the world."
"We are proud to have two of our facilities in Thailand join their peers in Brazil and Mexico to achieve this certification,"
commented Martyn Goodchild, Senior
Vice President of Manufacturing, Asia
Pacific at Crown. "It reflects strong collaboration among
our employees and proves how activities taking place on a regional
level can help accomplish the Company's larger sustainability
goals."
To further expand its responsible and ethical sourcing program,
Crown is pursuing ASI certification in other locations in its
Asia, Europe and Middle Eastern operations.
"We warmly congratulate Crown Holdings, Inc. for achieving
Performance Standard Certification at two of its plants in
Thailand," said Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI.
"By training employees around vital sustainability areas such as
biodiversity, safety, and human rights, Crown is driving positive
change within its operations. Through this latest Certification in
Thailand, Crown is extending its
commitment to responsible practices and we look forward to the
Company's continued pursuit of ASI Certification across its global
operations."
ASI is a global, multi-stakeholder, non-profit standards and
certification organization which works to maximize the contribution
of aluminum to a sustainable society. The independent, third-party
audit of Crown's Thailand
facilities was carried out by LiberoAssurance.
To learn more about Crown's efforts around responsible material
sourcing and its comprehensive
Twentyby30 sustainability program,
visit crowncork.com/sustainability.
About Crown Holdings, Inc.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading
global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing
companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products,
equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World
headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. For more information,
visit www.crowncork.com.
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Email: emily.hogan@finnpartners.com.
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involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
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to differ are discussed under the caption "Forward Looking
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ended December 31, 2022 and in
subsequent filings. The Company does not intend to review or revise
any particular forward-looking statement in light of future
events.
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