Graphic Packaging Holding Company, commonly referred to as Graphic Packaging, is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company has established a strong presence in North America and internationally, focusing on sustainable packaging for the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. Specialising in innovative packaging products, Graphic Packaging offers a diverse range of services, including folding cartons, paperboard, and flexible packaging. Their commitment to sustainability sets them apart, as they prioritise eco-friendly materials and processes. With a robust market position, Graphic Packaging has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for their sustainable practices and product innovations, solidifying their reputation as a key player in the packaging industry.
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Graphic Packaging Holding's score of 62 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,351,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 742,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,490,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in environmental impact reporting. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 10% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, using 2016 as a baseline. Furthermore, they have committed to a substantial long-term goal of achieving a 50.4% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2032, alongside a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including purchased goods and services, and waste generated in operations. Graphic Packaging is also dedicated to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate action. Their targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their strategies contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Graphic Packaging's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with clear goals and a structured plan for reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,257,500,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 793,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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