Sealed Air Corporation, commonly known as Sealed Air, is a leading global provider of packaging solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1960, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in innovative packaging technologies, Sealed Air focuses on sectors such as food safety, product protection, and e-commerce. The company is renowned for its core products, including Bubble Wrap® and Cryovac® food packaging, which are designed to enhance product integrity and reduce waste. Sealed Air's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing environmental impact while delivering high-performance solutions. With a rich history of innovation, Sealed Air continues to shape the future of packaging in an ever-evolving industry.
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In 2023, Sealed Air Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 403,556,000 kg CO2e, comprising 124,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 279,414,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Sealed Air is targeting a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services as well as the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. Over the years, Sealed Air has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 decreasing from approximately 465,170,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 403,556,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects a proactive approach to managing their environmental impact in the containers and packaging sector. The company's targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 134,130,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 389,153,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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