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Glatfelter Sustainability Profile

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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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Glatfelter's score of 18 is lower than 71% 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 Corporation reported total emissions of approximately 350,639,000 kg CO2e, comprising 205,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 145,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Glatfelter has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi targets. The emissions data is cascaded from Glatfelter Corporation, reflecting the company's overall performance in carbon emissions management. The organisation's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with a notable increase from 2018 to 2021. In 2018, total emissions were approximately 320,932,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions over the subsequent years. Glatfelter's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as no specific reduction initiatives or targets have been outlined in the available data.

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Scope 1
190,715,000
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Scope 2
130,217,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Glatfelter's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glatfelter's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Glatfelter'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 Glatfelter is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Glatfelter'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.

Glatfelter has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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