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Anchor Glass Container

Anchor Glass Container Corporation, commonly known as Anchor Glass, is a leading manufacturer in the glass packaging industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1905, the company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality glass containers, primarily serving the food and beverage sectors. With major operational facilities across the US, Anchor Glass is renowned for its innovative designs and sustainable practices, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company’s core product offerings include a diverse range of glass bottles and jars, which are celebrated for their durability and aesthetic appeal. Anchor Glass has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly manufacturing processes, positioning itself as a key player in the glass packaging landscape. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Anchor Glass continues to lead the way in providing reliable packaging solutions for its clients.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Anchor Glass Container's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Anchor Glass Container's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Anchor Glass Container reported total carbon emissions of approximately 417,110,000 kg CO2e, comprising 417,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 147,366,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 368,153,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 461,040,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 461,040,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 171,797,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 412,739,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, having initiated this commitment in 2023. Anchor Glass is actively working towards its long-term climate goals, aligning with industry standards and best practices in sustainability.

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202120222023
Scope 1
433,328,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
166,945,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
579,789,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Anchor Glass Container's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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 Anchor Glass Container is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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