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7eleven Sustainability Actions

Most own-brand packaging improved

7-Eleven Australia says that by the end of 2024, 96% of its own-branded packaging, measured by weight, was recyclable, reusable, or compostable. It says it is still working on the remaining 4%. This is a packaging change, not a full sustainability fix, but it does show a clear effort to reduce waste from its private-label products.

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Reusable cup discount offered

The company gives customers 50 cents off coffee when they bring a reusable cup. It also says this matters because it sells tens of millions of cups of coffee and Slurpee drinks each year. The idea is to cut down on single-use cups, which are harder to recycle and often end up in landfill.

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Simply Cups stations installed

7-Eleven Australia says it has partnered with Closed Loop since 2018 to support the Simply Cups program. It has installed collection stations in more than 690 stores. These bins accept single-use cups, lids, and straws, including items not sold by 7-Eleven. This helps divert some cup waste away from landfill.

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Packaging materials changed

The brand says several packaging items now use plant-based or recyclable materials. For example, some hot drink cups contain plant-derived materials, some lids are made from corn-starch-based resin, and some straws, cutlery, and bags use paper or wood. These changes are meant to lower the impact of everyday store packaging.

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APCO member since 2007

7-Eleven Australia says it has been a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, or APCO, since 2007. APCO is a packaging group that helps companies reduce packaging waste and move toward a circular economy, which means keeping materials in use for longer instead of throwing them away. The company says it continues to work toward APCO’s goals.

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First Nations acknowledgement

The company publicly acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and recognises their continuing connection to country, sea, and water. This is not a sustainability program by itself, but it is part of the brand’s public social and community messaging.

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Ownership moved to 7IN

In November 2023, 7-Eleven Australia said it would move to new ownership under 7-Eleven International LLC, a joint venture linked to the wider 7-Eleven group. The company said the new owner would support future growth and also bring experience in environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, work. This was a business ownership change, not a direct sustainability action.

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Responsible sourcing pilot shared

A LinkedIn post linked to 7-Eleven International said 7-Eleven Australia is using data and traceability to support responsible sourcing through a project called Green Horizon. Traceability means being able to follow where products come from and how they move through the supply chain. The post suggests the company is testing better visibility in product decisions.

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