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Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak, officially known as Tetra Pak International S.A., is a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1951, the company has revolutionised the industry with its innovative aseptic packaging technology, enabling safe and sustainable food distribution worldwide. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Tetra Pak serves a diverse range of sectors, including dairy, beverages, and food products. Its core offerings include carton packaging, processing equipment, and comprehensive services that enhance product safety and extend shelf life. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability, Tetra Pak has achieved significant milestones, such as being a pioneer in developing recyclable packaging solutions. The company consistently ranks among the top players in the packaging industry, underscoring its dedication to quality and innovation.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Tetra Pak's score of 49 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tetra Pak's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tetra Pak reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,439,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 47,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 44,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 10,348,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products, which accounted for about 5,661,000,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, contributing approximately 3,327,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Tetra Pak's total emissions were about 12,345,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for further commitment in this area. Tetra Pak's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to measure and report on sustainability performance, although the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate action. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, particularly in managing Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its carbon footprint.

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113,000,000
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Scope 3
12,799,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tetra Pak's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tetra Pak is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tetra Pak 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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