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Glatfelter

Glatfelter Corporation, commonly referred to as Glatfelter, is a leading global supplier of engineered materials headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1883, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and Europe. Specialising in the manufacturing of advanced nonwoven fabrics, specialty papers, and composite materials, Glatfelter serves diverse industries such as filtration, hygiene, and industrial applications. With a commitment to innovation, Glatfelter's core products are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in eco-friendly manufacturing processes. As a recognised leader in the engineered materials sector, Glatfelter continues to enhance its market position through strategic growth and a focus on customer-centric solutions.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Glatfelter's score of 18 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Glatfelter's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Glatfelter reported total carbon emissions of approximately 350,639,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 205,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 145,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a notable increase from 2020, when emissions were approximately 300,657,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 183,760,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 116,897,000 kg CO2e. Glatfelter has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company’s emissions per tonne of output for Scope 1 were reported at approximately 620.9 kg CO2e. While Glatfelter has not established formal reduction targets or climate pledges, their emissions data indicates a focus on monitoring and reporting their carbon footprint, which is essential for future climate action and sustainability efforts.

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20202021
Scope 1
183,760,000
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Scope 2
116,897,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glatfelter's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Glatfelter is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Glatfelter is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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