Cascades
Cascades Inc., commonly referred to as Cascades, is a leading Canadian company headquartered in Kingsey Falls, Quebec. Established in 1964, Cascades has grown to become a prominent player in the packaging and tissue products industry, with significant operations across North America and Europe. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering innovative products made from recycled materials. Cascades' core services include the production of containerboard, corrugated products, and tissue paper, all designed to meet the evolving needs of environmentally conscious consumers. With a strong market position, Cascades has achieved numerous accolades for its eco-friendly practices and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the green economy.
DitchCarbon Score
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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 92% 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 Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2.1 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 413,337 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 279,137 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2.1 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from non-paper mills by 2030, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, Cascades aims for a 38.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per metric ton of saleable products from paper mills over the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is a 22% reduction per metric ton of sold products by 2030. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Cascades' dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project2015 | 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.
