June marks the kick-off of coveted summer traditions – from barbecues and picnics to concerts and festivals. As we spend more time outdoors, it’s essential that we all do what we can to reduce this waste and protect the planet. 

As companies look to reduce their carbon footprints and meet net zero goals, electrification throughout the supply chain will be essential. Ball Corporation teamed up with its fleet partner, Fleetmaster Express, and others to replace two diesel trucks with two commercial class 8 battery-electric freight trucks.

Ball and Novelis recently joined the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition (FMC) for aluminum. As two of the biggest companies in the aluminum industry, Ball and Novelis are compelled to take the lead on driving decarbonization in our industry and contributing to a more circular economy.

Ball participated at GreenBiz’s Circularity 22 conference and while the panel discussions varied in topics, the constant drumbeat across the conference was that policy is everything. Here are five key takeaways we left the event with.

Ball’s ticker symbol has changed from BLL to BALL effective May 10th.

Ball Corporation recently joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and is committing to continued implementation of sustainability principles that support human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. 

Women have always fulfilled critical roles at Ball Corporation – women who work in the plants day in and day out to provide aluminum packaging, women leading teams and businesses, and women at the forefront of science helping us explore the universe.

Women have made incredible contributions to the advancement of science and technology. Yet, for a very long time these contributions were minimized or unrecognized. We are lucky to live in a time when things are vastly different.

Ball Corporation and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) recently revealed the new signage for Ball Arena, but this partnership was founded on a vision that is far more impactful than a sign on a very special building. It was the vision to help change the way sports & entertainment thinks about sustainability and the fan experience.

We’re focused on helping fans at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and at home do their part for the environment this year. Here a few simple ways to make sure your at-home watch party is good for the planet.

For the sixth year in a row, Ball Corporation earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and is recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

During the Ball Intern Remote Sensing Team (BIRST) payload project, aerospace interns had the opportunity to design, build, test and launch payloads of their own creation on a high-altitude balloon or sport rocket. This particular photo was from the Balloon launch from Team GORDON’s payload on Sunday, August 1.

As we all continue to face challenges brought by the pandemic, Ball continues to live our purpose by getting aid to where it’s needed most. South America’s vulnerable communities have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. Through our Ball COVID-19 Relief Program, team members in South America donated more than 370,000 medical supply items to 110 medical institutions, entities and non-profit partners in Águas Claras, Brasília, Argentina, Chile, Extrema, Pouso Alegre, Recife, São José dos Campos, Paraguai, Manaus, Jacareí, Três Rios and Santa Cruz.

The recent widespread winter storm that impacted most of Texas, and the country, left many people in our own communities in need of basic necessities. Ball came alongside many partners including CAN’d, Novelis, Molson Coors, and the American Red Cross to donate essential supplies for people impacted by the storm.

In response to the coronavirus, health care systems and medical technology companies are working tirelessly to combat the pandemic. Many of our customers have announced plans to manufacture products that will help mitigate and cope with COVID-19 – from hand sanitizers and pharmaceuticals to aluminum components for laboratory and medical equipment.

At Ball, we’re always ready to respond with relief and empathy when disaster hits our communities. This month saw one of the worst environmental disasters strike western Europe. Record rainfall led to extreme floods across Germany and other neighbouring countries which, destroyed thousands of homes and left residents without access to drinking water. In partnership with Rhodius and Ardagh Group, we donated 112,000 litres of clean and safe drinking water to those affected in the region.

Ball Corporation’s philanthropic arm, The Ball Foundation, supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs across the U.S. focused on inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers--particularly those programs serving underrepresented groups. Ball’s STEM activities include guest presentations and hands-on workshops that give a glimpse into a day-in-the-life of an engineer.

In 2020, Ball launched, The Source, its self-service portal for beverage customers, enabling an easier process for customers all around the world doing business with Ball.

On Wednesday, July 21, Ball debuted “The Party Starts Here,” a commercial that conveys the lasting impact our everyday choices have on the planet. The commercial features actor and producer Jason Momoa -- also known as Aquaman, defender of the oceans – celebrating a sustainable future by choosing the Ball Aluminum Cup!

Our new warehouse in the United Kingdom is a state-of the art facility built to meet the highest environmental standards. With direct access to the railroad network, it is expected to reduce Co2 emissions by more than 5,000 tonnes annually.

Beverage Packaging South America launches Quierolata, a movement educating consumers and customers the benefits of choosing cans

Would you recycle cans to get a discount on your groceries? Residents in Belgrade, Serbia can take advantage of grocery discounts and other incentives by using the new smart can crusher – an innovative machine that makes recycling aluminum beverage cans easier and rewarding.