Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1920, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its commitment to circular economy principles and innovative product development. Specialising in food and drink packaging, Huhtamaki offers a diverse range of products, including paper cups, flexible packaging, and foodservice items. What sets them apart is their focus on sustainability, utilising renewable materials and advanced manufacturing processes to minimise environmental impact. With a strong market position, Huhtamaki is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, consistently delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers in the food industry. Their dedication to sustainability and responsible sourcing has earned them numerous accolades, solidifying their reputation as a trusted partner in the packaging sector.
How does Huhtamaki's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2024, Huhtamaki reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,595,537,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 218,431,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 243,106,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 3,134,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral production by 2030. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.5% from a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Huhtamaki plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the end-of-life treatment of sold products by 13.5% within the same timeframe. The company also commits to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives reflect Huhtamaki's commitment to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 191,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 484,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Huhtamaki is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.