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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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27

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

BWAY's score of 27 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

97%

BWAY's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, BWAY reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,421,430,000 kg CO2e, comprising 534,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 534,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 352,470,000 kg CO2e, specifically from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2021, BWAY's total emissions were approximately 453,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 154,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 299,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of about 439,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 147,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 292,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions in 2022, BWAY has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where emissions management is critical for sustainability.

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202020212022
Scope 1
147,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
292,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000

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 very 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. BWAY is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any 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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