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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Pactiv Evergreen's score of 36 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pactiv Evergreen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Pactiv Evergreen reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,063,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources in the US, alongside 5,994,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions globally. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change through comprehensive emissions tracking and reduction strategies. Pactiv Evergreen has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the containers and packaging sector. The company has also been a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, indicating its proactive approach to limiting global warming. In 2020, the company reported a total of 2,540,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions globally, alongside 7,795,807,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, highlighting a substantial carbon footprint that Pactiv Evergreen is actively working to reduce. The company’s emissions intensity per metric ton of product was approximately 6,200 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a need for ongoing improvements in operational efficiency and sustainability. Pactiv Evergreen's climate strategy reflects a growing recognition of the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the packaging industry, and the company is committed to implementing measures that will contribute to a more sustainable future.
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| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,385,600,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,256,224,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,256,224,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Pactiv Evergreen 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.
