Macfarlane Group
Macfarlane Group, a leading packaging solutions provider, is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, with significant operations across the UK and Europe. Established in 1949, the company has evolved into a key player in the packaging industry, specialising in bespoke packaging solutions, protective packaging, and packaging materials. Macfarlane Group is renowned for its innovative approach, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing. Their commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Macfarlane Group has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded their service offerings and geographical reach.
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Macfarlane Group's score of 30 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Macfarlane Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Macfarlane Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,083,000 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 4,969,000 tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and approximately 114,000 tonnes from Scope 2 emissions, which are related to purchased electricity. The company has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions over the years, decreasing from about 6,503,000 tonnes CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure in 2023. The trend shows a consistent decline in total emissions, with reductions from 6,503,000 tonnes in 2019 to 5,635,000 tonnes in 2020, 6,121,000 tonnes in 2021, and 5,504,000 tonnes in 2022. This reflects a commitment to improving operational efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint. Macfarlane Group has not publicly set specific reduction targets under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, their ongoing efforts to lower emissions are evident in their annual reporting and carbon intensity metrics, which indicate a proactive approach to sustainability. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aiming for further reductions in the future.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,312,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,191,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000 | 00 | - |
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Macfarlane Group 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.
