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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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29

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Plastipak's score of 29 is higher than 71% 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 2023, Plastipak reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 69,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 476,914,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (with a market-based total of 260,366,000 kg CO2e), and a substantial 3,693,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Plastipak has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 55% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. These commitments reflect the company's dedication to mitigating its climate impact and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.

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2023
Scope 1
69,913,000
Scope 2
260,366,000
Scope 3
3,693,099,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Plastipak's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Plastipak is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Plastipak is not participating in any 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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