37,307 metric tonnes
30% virgin reduction compared to 2017
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* Aligned: in assessing the recyclability of their portfolio this signatory has aligned with the New Plastics Economy 2021 Recycling Rate Survey results and/or the Global Commitment methodology of recyclability ‘in pratice and at scale’. This means their recyclability percentage is comparable to other signatories that also aligned with the above.
McCormick & Company Inc. is a global leader in flavor. With $5.6 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses.
$1 billion - $10 billion
United States
Africa: Southern Africa
America: Central America, Northern America
Asia: Eastern Asia, Central Asia, South-eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe: Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe
Oceania: Australia and New Zealand
Food & nutrition
No third-party verification or assurance in place
Does not cover the full scope of activities (see endnotes for more information)
From November 2019 to November 2020
November 2018
Europe (EEA)
https://p.widencdn.net/wieaak/2019_PLP_Progress_Report
See endnotes for more information on quantitative data
37,307 metric tonnes
0 metric tonnes
| Type | Category | Proportion |
|---|
| Rigids | PET bottle | 37.37% |
| PET thermoforms | 0.09% | |
| HDPE bottles | 10.18% | |
| HDPE other rigids | 2.18% | |
| PP bottles | 31.12% | |
| PE tubes | 0.02% | |
| PS rigids | 0.44% | |
| PVC rigids | 0.59% |
| Flexible | >A4 mono-materials PE in B2B context | 1.76% |
| Other >A4 flexibles | 1.29% | |
| <A4 flexibles PE | 0.12% | |
| <A4 flexibles PP | 0.25% | |
| <A4 multi-material flexibles | 11.18% | |
| Other <A4 mono-material flexibles | 0% |
| Other | Other plastic packaging | 3.25% |
Reusable, recyclable and/or compostable
83%
Reusable
0%
Recyclable
83%
Compostable
0%
Virgin fossil-based content
97.51%
Post-consumer recycled content
2.49%
Pre-consumer recycled content
0%
Virgin renewable content
0%
https://p.widencdn.net/wieaak/2019_PLP_Progress_Report
30% virgin reduction compared to 2017
34,500 metric tonnes - same scope as the reporting scope (see endnotes for more information)
The virgin plastic use reduction target will be achieved through a combination of measures including reduction and elimination of plastic material, replacement of plastic material by environmentally advantaged alternatives, such as paper, increased use of recycled content and the adoption of reuse models for the company‚ where relevant.
| Proportion eliminated % of weight | Weight eliminated metric tonnes | Quantity eliminated units | Primary means of elimination | Other details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVC | 46.5 | 64.7 | - | Substitution to another material | Reduction in North America |
McCormick is on track to eliminate remaining problematic plastic materials by 2025. Eliminated BPA and PVC used in neck bands in North America. Conducted several trials on Multilayered alternatives for Street Foods, McCormick and P/l brands. Replaced multi-layer plastic with recyclable paper in France. Established business proposal to join Australia’s Redcycle program in 2021 to help avoid multi-layered structures going to landfill and being diverted to being repurposed into bitumen roads to extend shelf life and outdoor furniture. Up to 50Mton will be diverted in 2021 and beyond. BPA elimination on Keens Tins for 2020 was completed.
| Proportion eliminated % of weight | Weight eliminated metric tonnes | Quantity eliminated | Year Achieved | Other details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multilayer materials | 100% | - | - | 2025 | - |
| PS | 100% | - | - | 2025 | - |
| PVC | 100% | - | - | 2025 | - |
| PVDC | 100% | - | - | 2025 | - |
Multilayer materials will be either replaced with a recyclable mono-material or migrating to a non-plastic alternative (e.g. paper). PVC shrink bands will be replaced by recyclable plastic. PVDC will be replaced with an alternate material. PS will be eliminated completely.
Recent or in-progress pilots of reuse models for new products or packaging
None reported
1
Engaged with LOOP to begin a pilot re-use program.
| Reuse model types | Markets | Other details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & nutrition | Return from home | UK, US, FR, AU, PL, RU, CN, SG, IT, IN, SV, MX CA, ZA | - |
Piloting reuse models for new products or packaging: 2 pilots
Introducing or expanding reuse models for consumer facing products/packaging
We plan to leverage the partnership with LOOP.
We’ve replaced certain plastic packaging with paper-based materials. We made a commitment to reduce virgin resin by incorporating a minimum of 30-35% recycled material in our plastic packaging.
Working with Consumer Brands Association on improving recycling infrastructure in the US. In addition, we are working with AmeriPen and EuroPen on increasing recycling rates.
Yes
100% reusable, recyclable or compostable
We have a goal of 20% to increase post-consumer recycled content by 2025. We are introducing PCR into PET bottles and HDPE in North America.
20%
We made a new commitment to reduce virgin resin by incorporating a minimum of 30-35% recycled material in our plastic packaging by 2025.
None reported
Excluded from the McCormick submission is packaging from our Business to Business, commercial division. These packaging components are industrial, bulk sized containers of which none of the materials are part of the consumer use stream. Our business development partners use industrial recycled best practices for these trade specified packaging materials.
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