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Rubber and Plastic Products
US
updated 2 months ago

AEP Industries Inc. Sustainability Profile

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AEP Industries Inc., a prominent player in the flexible packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1957, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality plastic films and bags, serving diverse sectors such as food, healthcare, and industrial markets. With major operational regions across North America, AEP Industries is renowned for its innovative approach to packaging solutions, offering products that are both sustainable and tailored to meet specific customer needs. The company’s core offerings include custom films, shrink films, and various packaging solutions that stand out for their durability and versatility. AEP Industries has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the packaging landscape. With a commitment to quality and innovation, AEP Industries continues to solidify its market position, making it a key player in the flexible packaging sector.

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56

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

AEP Industries Inc.'s score of 56 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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AEP Industries Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Berry Global Group, Inc.

AEP Industries Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Berry Global Group, Inc., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, AEP Industries Inc. inherits climate initiatives and targets from Berry Global Group, Inc. This includes participation in various sustainability frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Berry Global Group, Inc. at a level 1 relationship. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for AEP Industries Inc. have not been disclosed. While AEP Industries Inc. has not published its own emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is aligned with the broader sustainability goals set by its parent company, which may include commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The absence of specific emissions figures indicates a potential area for future reporting and transparency in their climate strategy.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
237,071,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,440,455,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
5,492,400,000
-
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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-
-

How Carbon Intensive is AEP Industries Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is AEP Industries Inc.'s Location?

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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 AEP Industries Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

AEP Industries Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

AEP Industries Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 23% last year and increased by approximately 90% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
65%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Employee Commuting
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

AEP Industries Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

AEP Industries Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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