Aptar

Aptar, a US-based company in the Paper and paper products industry, has reported its carbon emissions and set ambitious climate commitments.

For 2023, Aptar reported its total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions as approximately 452.2 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 24.66 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 7.17 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 420.4 million kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2022, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 485.88 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 25.79 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at about 8.64 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 451.45 million kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were around 488.16 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 23.27 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of roughly 11.02 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 452.89 million kg CO2e.

Aptar has committed to several near-term absolute reduction targets. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 82% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, Aptar commits to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 14% by 2030, also from a 2019 base year. This Scope 3 target specifically addresses emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and downstream transportation and distribution. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated these commitments, categorising the near-term Scope 1 and 2 target as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.

Looking ahead, Aptar has a long-term ambition to achieve net-zero emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. The company also aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030, from 57% in 2019.