Bud APAC has developed unique packaging solutions, from packaging design and post- consumer recovery to public education and awareness building. In 2023, Bud APAC launched its lightest aluminum can for beer in China, with its 330ml can weighing only 9.57g, 4% lighter than the industry average. The average carbon footprint per can is only 185g, nearly 100g lower compared to the 2017 baseline. Bud APAC’s aluminum packaging has helped to reduce more than 40,000 tons of carbon emissions, compared to the 2017 baseline, through continuous efforts, with carbon emissions per can down by over 30%.
To increase awareness about aluminum can recycling and foster collaboration among value chain partners, Bud APAC hosted a can-to-can event at the Putian Brewery in 2023 with APAC executives and employees, China Alcoholic Drinks Association, China National Institution of Food & Fermentation Industries, value chain partners, local government and media. The event allowed to demonstrate the results of Budweiser APAC’s pursuit of “Can-to-Can” closed-loop recycling and carbon emissions reduction through various aluminum-related approaches.