Within its own operations, emissions are down 54 percent, with 94 percent of energy now from renewable sources—putting the company on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2030.
700 tons of discarded cartons were recycled
In the Philippines, Tetra Pak is making sustainability tangible through its Cartons for Communities program, which collected over 700 tonnes of used beverage cartons in 2024—an 80 percent jump from the previous year.
The program turns discarded cartons into chipboards, furniture, and roofing materials in partnership with Rural Industrial Corp. and Axelum Resources Corp.
Tetra Pak’s aseptic cartons help keep milk and juices safe without refrigeration, reducing food waste and ensuring access to nutrition in remote or disaster-hit areas.
“Beyond providing shelf-stable nutrition to communities in far-flung areas, we’re working hand in hand with local governments, schools, and recyclers to strengthen collection and recycling systems on the ground,” said Catherine Chua, sustainability manager, Tetra Pak Philippines.
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“At Tetra Pak Philippines, we remain deeply committed to helping protect food, reduce waste, and supporting communities,” said Terrynz Tan, sustainability director of Tetra Pak ASEAN.
“While we are proud of the progress we’ve made, we also recognize that there is still so much more to be done. No single organization can solve these challenges alone, and lasting change will only be possible if we work together,” she added.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
