The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has promoted Scott Breen to senior vice president, effective January 2, 2024. Breen, a strong sustainability thought leader and communicator, leads the association’s sustainability and recycling efforts. Upon his promotion, Breen will lead the industry’s sustainability policy, infrastructure and communications efforts as senior vice president.
Breen started with CMI in July 2019 and has elevated the association’s vision for the metal can to be recognized as the superior sustainable package. A sought-after speaker and coalition builder in the sustainability space, Breen has facilitated several initiatives to advance the metal can industry’s sustainability performance. The aluminum can is already the most recycled beverage package in the world with the highest average recycled content. The industry is investing in Breen to improve those key performance indicators for the U.S. market.
Prior to joining CMI, Breen was the associate manager of the sustainability and circular economy program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. He is also the creator and co-host of the Sustainability Defined podcast. Breen began his career as an attorney-advisor at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.