Plastipak
Plastipak Holdings, Inc., a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and South America. Founded in 1967, Plastipak has established itself as a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of rigid plastic containers, primarily serving the food, beverage, and personal care sectors. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable packaging solutions, including advanced recycling technologies and lightweight designs that reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Plastipak has achieved numerous accolades for its commitment to quality and sustainability, making it a trusted partner for global brands. Through continuous investment in research and development, Plastipak remains at the forefront of the packaging industry, delivering unique products that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
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Plastipak's score of 28 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Plastipak's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Plastipak reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3,693,099,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 69,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, amounted to approximately 476,914,000 kg CO2e, with a market-based total of about 260,366,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Plastipak has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or science-based targets suggests a need for further action in addressing their environmental impact. As a leading player in the packaging industry, Plastipak's climate strategy will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability goals and reducing their overall emissions in the future.
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| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 69,913,000 |
| Scope 2 | 260,366,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,693,099,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Plastipak is not committed to any 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.
