Red Bull has deliberately chosen aluminium as its primary packaging material.
Sustainability has always been a part of Red Bull’s DNA. This means emphasizing the appropriate handling of packaging and cans, as well as reducing carbon emissions and energy use in their production and supply wherever possible.
Aluminium as a packaging
Globally, aluminium beverage cans lead the way in recycling, with more than 70% being recycled into new products—outperforming other beverage packaging materials such as PET or glass bottles.¹ This is one reason why 75% of all aluminium ever produced, is still in use today.² Circularity is key
Aluminium’s unique properties allow it to be recycled repeatedly without any loss in quality. This makes it ideal for well-functioning closed-loop systems, such as transforming used beverage cans into new ones in as little as 60 days.³
Sometimes referred to as a "permanent material", aluminium's recyclability can minimize the need to mine and process virgin materials, leading to substantial savings in energy and water.
Red Bull is a member of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). ASI’s mission is to recognize and collaboratively foster the responsible production, sourcing, and stewardship of aluminium. Since 2025, Red Bull is exclusively sourcing ASI-certified aluminium for its beverage cans.
Circular Economy
By 2030, it is projected that 42% of the aluminium used globally will come from recycled sources. This shift to greater recycling will significantly reduce the need for primary aluminium production.⁴
Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) play a crucial role in enhancing the collection and recycling rates of aluminium beverage cans, ensuring that more material is reintegrated into the closed-loop system.
Red Bull actively supports initiatives that promote the collection of aluminium cans, such as well-designed DRS. These efforts help to increase recycling rates and maintain aluminium cans within a closed-loop circular economy.
Climate change mitigation
Red Bull is committed to net-zero emissions by 2040, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Red Bull is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across own operations and supply chain in alignment with its Science Based Targets. To achieve this, Red Bull has implemented a comprehensive roadmap, aligned with the Paris Agreement, as part of the SBTi verification process. This roadmap outlines Red Bulls efforts to minimize environmental impacts, with near-term targets to reduce emissions by 2030 and a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.
