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 84% 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 data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the entire value chain. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Graphic Packaging's near-term vision includes a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Company is taking significant steps to address its carbon emissions and contribute to climate action, reflecting a growing commitment within the forest and paper products sector to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
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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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