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Rubber and Plastic Products
US
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The Glad Products Company Sustainability Profile

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The Glad Products Company, commonly known as Glad, is a leading player in the consumer goods industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1963, Glad has established itself as a trusted name in waste management and food storage solutions, with a strong presence across North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including durable trash bags, food storage containers, and disposable tableware, all designed to enhance convenience and efficiency in everyday life. Glad's commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market, making it a preferred choice for households and businesses alike. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, Glad has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a market leader in the industry.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

The Glad Products Company's score of 46 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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The Glad Products Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Clorox Company

The Glad Products Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of figures in the latest emissions data. However, it is important to note that emissions data may be cascaded from its parent company, The Clorox Company, which operates at a corporate family level. The Glad Products Company is aligned with various climate initiatives through its relationship with The Clorox Company. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. The specific reduction targets and achievements for The Glad Products Company are not detailed, but they are expected to follow the overarching sustainability goals set by The Clorox Company. As a current subsidiary, The Glad Products Company is likely to benefit from the climate strategies and performance metrics established by its parent organisation, which may include significant commitments to reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. However, without specific data or targets available for The Glad Products Company, the focus remains on the broader initiatives led by The Clorox Company. In summary, while The Glad Products Company does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a corporate structure that prioritises climate commitments and sustainability through its affiliation with The Clorox Company.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
284,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
409,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The Glad Products Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Glad Products Company's primary industry is Rubber and Plastic Products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Glad Products Company's Location?

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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 The Glad Products Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Glad Products Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Glad Products Company's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 661% since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
64%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Use of Sold Products
9%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

The Glad Products Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

The Glad Products Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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