Cascades
Cascades Inc., commonly referred to as Cascades, is a leading player in the sustainable packaging and tissue products industry, headquartered in California. Founded in 1964, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with significant operations in Canada and the United States. Cascades is renowned for its innovative approach to recycling and eco-friendly manufacturing, offering a diverse range of products, including containerboard, tissue paper, and packaging solutions. Their commitment to sustainability sets them apart, as they utilise recycled materials to create high-quality products that meet the needs of environmentally conscious consumers. With a robust market position, Cascades has achieved numerous accolades for its sustainability efforts and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cascades's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Cascades's score of 32 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cascades's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cascades reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,077,662,000 kg CO2e, comprising 413,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 279,137,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,207,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with a focus on reducing their carbon footprint. Cascades has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, they are committed to measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to address. For their paper mills, they target a 38.7% reduction in emissions per metric ton of saleable products, while for non-paper mills, the goal is a 27.5% reduction in absolute emissions from a 2019 baseline. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Cascades' commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. The company is actively working towards these goals to contribute to global efforts in combating climate change.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 405,770,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Cascades 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.
