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Cascades Sustainability Profile

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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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40

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 40 is higher than 68% 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 2024, Cascades reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2.94 billion kg CO2e, comprising 564,458,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 312,693,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,059,391,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 2.88 billion kg CO2e, with similar scope distributions. Cascades has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 38.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, specifically for its paper manufacturing plants. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its converting plants and other facilities by 2030. Furthermore, Cascades commits to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 22% per metric ton of sold products by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets are part of Cascades' broader sustainability strategy, which includes a commitment to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. The company's emissions data and reduction initiatives are sourced from Cascades Inc., reflecting its corporate family relationship.

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201520172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
527,078,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
Scope 2
584,557,000
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-
000,000,000
000,000,000
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
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cascades's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cascades's primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cascades's Location?

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cascades's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Cascades has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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