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Rubber and Plastic Products
US
updated 21 days ago

Berry Global Sustainability Profile

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Berry Global, officially known as Berry Global Group, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, serving a diverse range of industries including consumer products, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Specialising in plastic packaging, Berry Global offers a wide array of products such as flexible films, rigid containers, and non-woven materials. Their commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing techniques sets them apart in the competitive packaging landscape. With a focus on innovation, Berry Global has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for their eco-friendly initiatives and product designs. As a key player in the packaging industry, Berry Global continues to drive growth and set standards for quality and sustainability.

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48

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Berry Global's score of 48 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Berry Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Berry Global reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,758,739,000 kg CO2e, comprising 147,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,465,317,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 1,801,416,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 145,839,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 1,567,296,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Berry Global has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25.2% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with a 1.5°C scenario. Additionally, the company has committed to a similar reduction of 25.2% for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company is also working towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all scopes. This long-term goal reflects Berry Global's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the packaging industry. Overall, Berry Global's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with specific targets and a clear strategy for reduction.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
237,071,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,440,455,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
5,492,400,000
-
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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-
-

How Carbon Intensive is Berry Global's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Berry Global'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 Berry Global is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Berry Global's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Berry Global's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 23% last year and increased by approximately 90% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
65%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Employee Commuting
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Berry Global'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.

Berry Global has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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