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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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Aptar's score of 63 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

84%

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Aptar's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AptarGroup Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 24,805,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 8,174,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 390,715,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Aptar has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to an 82% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to decrease its Scope 3 emissions by 14% over the same period. Aptar has achieved a significant milestone, reporting a 94% reduction in Scope 2 market-based emissions by 2023 compared to 2019 levels, primarily through renewable energy initiatives. The company is also on track to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 57% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Aptar's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall environmental impact. The company's headquarters is located in the United States, and it operates within the containers and packaging sector.

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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 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
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