--- title: "Ardagh Group Fairfield, California distribution centre earns ENERGY STAR certification; 11th consecutive ENERGY STAR building certification" sdDatePublished: "2026-08-18T15:10:00Z" source: "https://www.ardaghgroup.com/corporate/news-centre/detail/19973/Ardagh+Group%E2%80%99s+California+facility+earns+its+11th+consecutive+ENERGY+STAR%C2%AE+building+certification" topics: - name: "environment" identifier: "medtop:06000000" locations: - "Fairfield" - "South Africa" - "Germany" --- Ardagh Group Fairfield, California distribution centre earns ENERGY STAR certification; 11th consecutive ENERGY STAR building certification Ardagh Group’s California facility earns its 11th consecutive ENERGY STAR® building certification | Ardagh Group S.A. Ardagh Group’s California facility earns its 11th consecutive ENERGY STAR® building certification Ardagh Group’s distribution centre in Fairfield, California, was awarded an ENERGY STAR ® building certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 11th consecutive year. The Fairfield distribution centre primarily serves Ardagh’s packaging distribution needs on the West Coast. The ENERGY STAR recognition aligns with the End-to-End Performance pillar of Ardagh Glass Packaging’s Clearly Ardagh strategic initiative, which is centred on creating a more agile organisation through a relentless focus on efficiency and continuous improvement. The Fairfield facility's long-standing commitment to reducing energy consumption and optimising operations exemplifies how Ardagh is driving operational excellence across its network. “At Ardagh, we are committed to continuously improving how we operate across our business,” said Alex Winters, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ardagh Glass Packaging. “The Fairfield facility’s 11th consecutive ENERGY STAR certification reflects our focus on energy efficiency and responsible resource management.” Ardagh’s Fairfield facility has improved energy performance by installing energy-efficient lighting fixtures and incorporating occupancy sensors for maximum efficiency. 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 United States that is based on actual, verified energy performance. 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. Ardagh Group’s distribution centre in Fairfield, California, was awarded an ENERGY STAR® building certification from the Environmental Protection… Paul Curnow Appointed Chairman of The Glass Recycling Company Ardagh Glass Packaging-Africa (AGP-A) is pleased to announce that its CEO, Paul Curnow, has been appointed as the new Chairman of The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), South Africa’s leading glass recycling organisation. Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe transitions to electric heat pump system in Obernkirchen, Germany Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has partnered with RheinEnergie AG –… Ardagh Group Reports 2025 Sustainability Progress -- Ardagh Group, a global leader in aluminium and glass packaging, today announced the publication of…