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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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 Scope 3 emissions primarily stemmed from purchased goods and services, accounting for about 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, Glatfelter's emissions have shown some fluctuations. In 2020, the company emitted approximately 1,465,869,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with total emissions reaching about 1,947,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were around 1,486,934,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 186,951,000 kg CO2e and 171,223,000 kg CO2e, respectively. The 2018 figures were similar, with total emissions of about 1,490,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions, 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 an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to align with frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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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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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.
