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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Plastipak's score of 33 is higher than 95% 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 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 69,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 476,914,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (with a market-based total of about 260,366,000 kg CO2e), and around 3,693,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Plastipak has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 59.7% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 32.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting Plastipak's commitment to sustainable practices in the containers and packaging sector.
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Add to project| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 69,913,000 |
| Scope 2 | 260,366,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,693,099,000 |
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Plastipak 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.
