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Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation, a global leader in labelling and packaging materials, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in pressure-sensitive adhesives, labels, and RFID solutions, Avery Dennison is renowned for its innovative products that enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Avery Dennison has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in smart label solutions. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its quality and reliability in the labelling industry. Its diverse portfolio not only meets the needs of various sectors but also sets industry standards, making Avery Dennison a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Avery Dennison's score of 44 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

93%

Avery Dennison's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Avery Dennison reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 202,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 120,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 82,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Avery Dennison is targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products, using 2018 as the baseline year. Historically, in 2011, Avery Dennison's global emissions were approximately 544,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 175,780,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 368,580,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant focus on reducing emissions over the years. The company's commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Avery Dennison's proactive approach to climate action reflects its dedication to sustainability within the containers and packaging sector, positioning itself as a leader in reducing carbon emissions.

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Scope 1
246,613,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
301,827,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avery Dennison's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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. Avery Dennison is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Avery Dennison is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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