Greif Sustainability Profile
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.
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Greif's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Greif reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,264,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 625,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 5,144,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 6,170,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 605,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at around 5,062,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were about 6,353,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 756,000,000 kg CO2e. Greif has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This target reflects a commitment to align with the decarbonisation levels necessary to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Greif aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. In 2021, Greif's emissions in Germany (DE) included approximately 2,061,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,432,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has also reported a 12% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to the previous fiscal year, indicating progress towards its long-term goals. Greif's climate strategy is supported by comprehensive scenario analysis and modelling, ensuring that their targets are both ambitious and achievable. The data reported is sourced directly from Greif, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 362,300,000 | 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 | 496,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 251,500,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Greif's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Greif has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
