Ardagh Group’s distribution centre in Fairfield, California, was awarded an ENERGY STAR® building certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the tenth consecutive year.
The Fairfield distribution centre primarily serves Ardagh’s packaging distribution needs on the West Coast to better service the wine industry.
“At Ardagh Group, our commitment to sustainability extends far beyond manufacturing infinitely recyclable glass containers,” said Alex Winters, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ardagh Glass Packaging. “We’re focused on protecting the communities in which we live and work by conserving energy and minimising our environmental footprint. Achievements like the ENERGY STAR certification reflect our ongoing efforts and ambition to help lead the packaging industry toward a more sustainable future.”
ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25 percent of buildings nationwide, based on weather-normalised source energy use that takes into account occupancy, hours of operation, and other key metrics. ENERGY STAR is the only energy efficiency certification in the United States that is based on actual, verified energy performance.
Ardagh’s Fairfield facility has improved energy performance by installing energy-efficient lighting fixtures and incorporating occupancy sensors for maximum efficiency.
On average, ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants use 35 percent less energy, cause 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and are less expensive to operate than their peers – all without sacrifices in performance or comfort. For more information, visit the ENERGY STAR website.