Greif
Greif, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial packaging solutions, is headquartered in Delaware, Germany. Founded in 1877, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving diverse industries such as chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals. Greif is renowned for its innovative products, including steel and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, and flexible packaging solutions, which are designed to meet the highest standards of safety and sustainability. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Greif has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for environmental stewardship and operational excellence. As a market leader, Greif continues to set the standard in the packaging industry, leveraging advanced technology and a robust supply chain to deliver unique, tailored solutions that enhance product protection and efficiency.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Greif's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Greif's score of 37 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Greif's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Greif reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,219,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 656,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 501,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 5,062,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Greif has set ambitious targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per unit of gross value added by 2025, using 2017 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 2°C, demonstrating Greif's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has consistently reported emissions across all scopes, with significant figures noted in previous years, such as 5,430,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 5,611,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Greif's ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon footprint are crucial in the context of global climate commitments and the transition towards a low-carbon economy.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 912,111,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 540,112,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,710,085,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Greif is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
