Graham Packaging Company, a leading player in the sustainable packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the design and production of innovative plastic containers, primarily serving the food, beverage, and personal care sectors. With a strong operational presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, Graham Packaging is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and recycling initiatives. The company’s core offerings include custom blow-moulded containers, which are distinguished by their lightweight design and eco-friendly materials. Graham Packaging has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its sustainable practices and product innovations. As a market leader, the company continues to set benchmarks in packaging solutions, driving advancements that align with global sustainability goals.
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In 2023, Graham Packaging reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,441,583,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,057,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 366,443,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,054,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 1,699,195,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,779,964,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Graham Packaging has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 30% across all scopes by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Specifically, the company targets a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Graham Packaging's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the containers and packaging sector.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 26,022,370 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 489,684,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
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