Vpk
VPK Packaging Group, commonly referred to as VPK, is a leading player in the packaging industry, headquartered in Belgium. Established in 1996, the company has expanded its operations across Europe, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions that cater to various sectors, including food, consumer goods, and industrial applications. VPK is renowned for its innovative approach to packaging, offering a diverse range of products such as corrugated cardboard, paper bags, and flexible packaging. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices, VPK has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and environmentally responsible packaging solutions.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Vpk's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vpk's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, VPK Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 277,671,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 60,894,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 844,472,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 1,183,037,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from their 2019 emissions, where Scope 1 was 296,673,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 was 95,771,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 was 105,746,000 kg CO2e. VPK Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 52% per ton of goods sold within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2020 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect VPK Group's commitment to sustainable practices within the forest and paper products sector, headquartered in Belgium.
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Add to project| 2005 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 340,287,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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