Sealed Air Sustainability Profile
Sealed Air Corporation, commonly known as Sealed Air, is a leading global provider of packaging solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1960, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in innovative packaging technologies, Sealed Air focuses on sectors such as food safety, product protection, and e-commerce. The company is renowned for its core products, including Bubble Wrap® and Cryovac® food packaging, which are designed to enhance product integrity and reduce waste. Sealed Air's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing environmental impact while delivering high-performance solutions. With a rich history of innovation, Sealed Air continues to shape the future of packaging in an ever-evolving industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Sealed Air's score of 25 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sealed Air's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sealed Air Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 403.6 million kg CO2e, comprising 124,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 279,414,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Sealed Air is targeting a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services as well as the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. Sealed Air's 2025 Sustainability and Plastics Pledge commits to ensuring that all packaging solutions are 100% recyclable or reusable by 2025. The company is also working towards achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2040 across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2). These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the containers and packaging sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 134,130,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 389,153,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sealed Air'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.
Sealed Air 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.
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