Glatfelter
Glatfelter Corporation, commonly referred to as Glatfelter, is a leading global supplier of engineered materials headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1883, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and Europe. Specialising in the manufacturing of advanced nonwoven fabrics, specialty papers, and composite materials, Glatfelter serves diverse industries such as filtration, hygiene, and industrial applications. With a commitment to innovation, Glatfelter's core products are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in eco-friendly manufacturing processes. As a recognised leader in the engineered materials sector, Glatfelter continues to enhance its market position through strategic growth and a focus on customer-centric solutions.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Glatfelter's score of 18 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Glatfelter's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Glatfelter reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,016,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 205,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 145,551,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,512,345,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2020, where they were about 183,760,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 116,897,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 145,551,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, with 1,465,869,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 1,512,345,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Glatfelter 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 the context of the paper and packaging industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. As such, Glatfelter's emissions data reflects the broader industry trend towards addressing climate change, although specific commitments or targets have not been disclosed.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,715,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 130,221,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,495,345,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Glatfelter 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.
