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Aptar Sustainability Profile

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AptarGroup, Inc., commonly known as Aptar, is a leading global provider of innovative dispensing solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and Asia, serving diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, beauty, and food and beverage. Aptar is renowned for its advanced delivery systems, including pumps, closures, and aerosol technologies, which are designed to enhance user experience and product integrity. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in developing eco-friendly packaging solutions. With a focus on quality and performance, Aptar continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for brands worldwide.

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63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Aptar's score of 63 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aptar's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AptarGroup Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24805000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8174000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and about 390715000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, with emissions data disclosed across all three scopes. Aptar has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve an 82% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Aptar is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 14% by 2030, focusing on areas such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and downstream transportation and distribution. In terms of renewable energy, Aptar plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 57% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Notably, they have already achieved a remarkable 94% reduction in Scope 2 market-based emissions compared to 2019 levels, as of 2023. Aptar's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also working towards net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Overall, Aptar's proactive approach to managing carbon emissions and its clear reduction targets demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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2014201520162017201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
17,476,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
174,306,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Aptar's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aptar's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Aptar'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 Aptar is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Aptar's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Aptar's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2019, 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 82% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
82%
Waste Generated in Operations
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Employee Commuting
2%
Processing of Sold Products
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Investments
<1%

Aptar'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.

Aptar has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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