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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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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

9

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.

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Glatfelter's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Glatfelter reported total carbon emissions of approximately 205,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 145,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2020, when Scope 1 emissions were about 183,760,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 116,897,000 kg CO2e. Glatfelter has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their reports, the company is committed to addressing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within the industry. Overall, Glatfelter's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental performance in line with industry standards.

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20202021
Scope 1
183,760,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
116,897,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glatfelter's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low 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 Glatfelter is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Glatfelter is not participating in any 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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