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Pactiv Evergreen

Pactiv Evergreen, a leading name in the packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2018, the company emerged from the merger of Pactiv and Evergreen Packaging, marking a significant milestone in the sector. Specialising in sustainable foodservice and consumer packaging solutions, Pactiv Evergreen is renowned for its innovative products, including foam containers, paper cups, and flexible packaging, all designed with environmental considerations in mind. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Pactiv Evergreen has positioned itself as a market leader, focusing on recyclable and compostable materials. The company’s dedication to quality and innovation has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable packaging solutions.

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How does Pactiv Evergreen'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.

54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Pactiv Evergreen's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pactiv Evergreen's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pactiv Evergreen reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,069,204,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 916,752,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in the US. Globally, their emissions included approximately 631,252,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 862,769,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 5,994,725,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company achieved a 21% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2015 to 2022. Pactiv Evergreen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. They have established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they are committed to reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, also from a 2021 baseline. The company has pledged to set science-based targets and aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. These initiatives reflect Pactiv Evergreen's commitment to sustainability and reducing their environmental impact within the packaging industry.

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Scope 2
1,256,224,000
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Scope 3
1,256,224,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pactiv Evergreen's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Pactiv Evergreen is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pactiv Evergreen is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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