We “want to make it as easy as possible for people to choose environmentally-friendly options in their day-to-day lives,” Mauricio Coindreau, a sustainability director for Budweiser Brewing Group in the U.K.
The move comes as more consumers push companies to get serious about climate change and transform their behavior when it comes to responsible sourcing of raw materials that go into products. CANPACK U.K. will produce the cans using renewable electricity, according to the statement.
Aluminum-can demand has surged since the beginning of the pandemic as consumers stocked up on drinks at home after lockdowns forced restaurants and bars to shutter. The benchmark aluminum price traded in London is up more than 44% this year as reopening economies across the globe boost demand for everything from automobiles to washing machines.
This is really interesting! Perhaps Heineken’s possible investment in SA brings them a step closer to Hulamin?