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Leather Products
ZA
updated 5 months ago

Polyoak

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Polyoak Packaging, a leading name in the packaging industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the African continent. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of innovative plastic packaging solutions, catering to various sectors including food, beverage, and industrial markets. Polyoak is renowned for its diverse range of products, including rigid plastic containers, closures, and custom packaging solutions. What sets them apart is their commitment to sustainability and quality, ensuring that their offerings not only meet but exceed industry standards. With a strong market position, Polyoak has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in packaging design and innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the packaging landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Polyoak's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Leather Products 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Polyoak's score of 9 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Polyoak's reported carbon emissions

Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd, headquartered in South Africa, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is committed to climate action, having established near-term targets as part of its sustainability initiatives. Polyoak is actively engaged in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where it has committed to near-term targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target or defined a long-term reduction strategy. As a participant in the containers and packaging sector, Polyoak's climate commitments reflect a growing trend within the industry to address carbon emissions and enhance sustainability practices. The absence of reported emissions data suggests an opportunity for Polyoak to further develop its climate strategy and transparency in emissions reporting. Overall, while specific emissions figures are not available, Polyoak's commitment to near-term targets indicates a proactive approach to climate responsibility within the packaging industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Polyoak's primary industry is Leather and leather products (19), which is medium 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 Polyoak is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Polyoak is participating in some 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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