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Plastipak

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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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19

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 19 is lower 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 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). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. However, in 2023, Plastipak's Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 3,963,099,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial figures, Plastipak has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. All emissions data is sourced directly from Plastipak Holdings, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. Plastipak's climate commitments and strategies remain unclear, indicating potential areas for improvement in their environmental impact management.

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Scope 3
3,963,099,000
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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.

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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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
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