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Veritiv Corporation, commonly referred to as Veritiv, is a leading provider in the paper and paper products industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 2014 through the merger of xpedx and Unisource Worldwide, the company has quickly grown to become a prominent player across North America. Its core business encompasses the distribution of packaging, facility solutions, and printing papers, offering a diverse range of products tailored to various commercial and industrial needs.
With a strong presence in the US and operations extending into Canada and Mexico, Veritiv is recognised for its extensive supply chain network and customised solutions. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability has helped it secure a notable position within the industry, serving a broad customer base that includes retailers, manufacturers, and print providers.
+28 vs industry average
Veritiv’s score of 46 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Veritiv, a US-based paper and paper products company, reported a total of approximately 3.84 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 53 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 25 million kg CO2e (market-based). A significant portion, roughly 3.76 billion kg CO2e, stems from Scope 3 emissions, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 309 million kg CO2e and capital goods contributing approximately 3.1 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, Veritiv's total emissions were approximately 4.06 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 59.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and around 26 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Their Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 3.97 billion kg CO2e, with capital goods being the largest contributor at about 3.2 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, total emissions for Veritiv were around 3.01 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 64.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 26.6 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 2.92 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing a substantial portion at about 2.6 billion kg CO2e.
Veritiv has set a near-term absolute reduction target to decrease its total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. This target was established in 2021.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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