Ardagh Group’s Fairfield, California, facility earns eighth consecutive Energy Star certification

Ardagh Group, a global supplier of recyclable metal and glass packaging based in Luxembourg, says its distribution center in Fairfield, California, has been awarded an Energy Star building certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the eighth consecutive year.

The Fairfield distribution center primarily serves Ardagh’s packaging distribution needs on the West Coast to better serve the wine industry.

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“Ardagh Group’s commitment to the environment goes beyond producing infinitely recyclable glass containers; we’re dedicated to protecting the communities in which we live and work by saving energy and reducing our environmental impact,” Ardagh Glass Packaging Chief Sustainability Officer Alex Winters says. “Initiatives like the Energy Star certification demonstrate Ardagh’s aim to be an environmental leader in the packaging industry.”

According to Ardagh Group, Energy Star certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25 percent of buildings nationwide, based on weather-normalized 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 U.S. that is based on actual, verified energy performance.

“Improving the energy performance of our nation’s buildings is critical to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” says Cindy Jacobs, chief of the Energy Star commercial and industrial branch. “EPA applauds manufacturers for their commitment to energy efficiency as demonstrated by achieving continued Energy Star certifications for their facilities.”

Ardagh says its Fairfield facility has improved energy performance by installing energy-efficient lighting fixtures and incorporating occupancy sensors. The company adds that, 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.