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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.

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32

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.

14

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.

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Cascades's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cascades Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,079,662,000 kg CO2e, comprising 413,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 279,137,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,707,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. Cascades has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from non-paper mills by 27.5% and from paper mills by 38.7% per metric ton of saleable products by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they are targeting a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per metric ton of sold products over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on both absolute and intensity-based reductions across its operations. Cascades' commitment to reducing emissions reflects its dedication to environmental stewardship and its role in the forest and paper products sector.

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Scope 1
405,770,000
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cascades's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium 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 Cascades is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cascades is participating in some 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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