Greif

Greif's reported carbon emissions

Greif, a global leader in packaging and labelling services headquartered in Germany, has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions. For the 2025 reporting year, Greif's total emissions were approximately 3.2 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 297 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of roughly 259 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 2.6 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Greif's Scope 3 emissions include the processing of sold products (around 231.6 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e), and the end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 1 billion kg CO2e). In terms of climate commitments, Greif has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 28% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This goal is aligned with the ambition to keep global temperature increases well below 2 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Greif is committed to reducing its energy use by 10% per unit of production from a 2019 baseline. Recent reporting indicates a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 12% compared to FY2022, suggesting progress towards its longer-term objectives. The company also aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. Historical emissions data shows a total of approximately 6.3 billion kg CO2e in 2022, with Scope 1 emissions at about 756 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions around 5 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 5.6 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at around 697 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 4.4 billion kg CO2e. Emissions in 2020 were about 5.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 693 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 4.1 billion kg CO2e. While Greif Textile Mietsysteme, a related entity, has set specific SBTi targets for intensity reductions, Greif's own primary commitments focus on absolute reductions for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside energy efficiency improvements. The company's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.