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Plastipak Sustainability Profile

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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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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Plastipak's score of 25 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Plastipak's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Plastipak reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 70,743,900 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions amounting to about 224,706,130 kg CO2e (market-based) and 445,457,350 kg CO2e (location-based). In the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3,963,099,900 kg CO2e. Plastipak has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent company. The emissions data is sourced directly from Plastipak Holdings, Inc. Overall, while Plastipak has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of reduction targets indicates a need for further commitment to climate action.

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20232024
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
Scope 3
3,963,099,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Plastipak's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Plastipak's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Plastipak's Location?

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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 Plastipak is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Plastipak's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Plastipak has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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