Huhtamaki
Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1920, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its commitment to circular economy principles and innovative product development. Specialising in food and drink packaging, Huhtamaki offers a diverse range of products, including paper cups, flexible packaging, and foodservice items. What sets them apart is their focus on sustainability, utilising renewable materials and advanced manufacturing processes to minimise environmental impact. With a strong market position, Huhtamaki is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, consistently delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers in the food industry. Their dedication to sustainability and responsible sourcing has earned them numerous accolades, solidifying their reputation as a trusted partner in the packaging sector.
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Huhtamaki's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Huhtamaki reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,595,537,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 218,431,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 243,106,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 3,134,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 4,128,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 216,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at around 347,000,000 kg CO2e. Huhtamaki has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is targeting a 13.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the end-of-life treatment of sold products within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Huhtamaki is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by 2026. The company has also pledged to achieve carbon-neutral production by 2030, with a strategic shift towards 100% renewable energy sources. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Huhtamaki's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 191,000,000 | 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 | 484,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | 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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