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BWAY

BWAY Corporation, a prominent player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1983, BWAY has established itself as a leader in the manufacturing of rigid containers, particularly metal and plastic packaging solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to packaging, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various sectors, including food, chemicals, and personal care. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, BWAY's core offerings include industrial containers, pails, and drums, all designed to meet stringent industry standards. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in manufacturing and environmental stewardship. BWAY's strong market position is underscored by its extensive distribution network and a reputation for reliability, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality packaging solutions.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Leather 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

BWAY's score of 18 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BWAY's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, BWAY reported total carbon emissions of approximately 154,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 299,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 147,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, while Scope 2 emissions also rose from 292,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. BWAY has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a potential area for future reporting and commitment. Overall, BWAY's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate strategies to address their carbon footprint effectively.

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Scope 1
147,000,000
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Scope 2
292,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BWAY's primary industry is Leather and leather products (19), 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. This request for BWAY is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

BWAY is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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