Graham Packaging
Graham Packaging Company, a leading player in the sustainable packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the design and production of innovative plastic containers, primarily serving the food, beverage, and personal care sectors. With a strong operational presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, Graham Packaging is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and recycling initiatives. The company’s core offerings include custom blow-moulded containers, which are distinguished by their lightweight design and eco-friendly materials. Graham Packaging has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its sustainable practices and product innovations. As a market leader, the company continues to set benchmarks in packaging solutions, driving advancements that align with global sustainability goals.
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Graham Packaging's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Graham Packaging reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,441,583,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 21,057,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 366,443,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 1,054,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 1,695,195,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in overall emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to further decrease its carbon footprint, committing to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Specifically, Graham Packaging aims for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Graham Packaging Company Inc., reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the containers and packaging sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,022,370 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 489,684,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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