Sealed Air Corporation, commonly referred to as Sealed Air, is a leading player in the air transport services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1960, the company has established itself as a pioneer in protective packaging solutions, primarily serving sectors such as food, e-commerce, and healthcare.
With a strong operational presence across North America and Europe, Sealed Air is renowned for its innovative products, including Bubble Wrap® and Cryovac® food packaging. These offerings are distinguished by their ability to enhance product protection and extend shelf life, setting the company apart in a competitive market.
Sealed Air's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has earned it a notable position within the industry, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable air transport services and packaging solutions.
+4 vs industry average
Sealed Air’s score of 21 is lower than 46% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sealed Air's reported carbon emissions
Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based company operating in air transport services, reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for several years. In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 158,005,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 260,441,000 kg CO2e. The total combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 were approximately 418,446,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Sealed Air's Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 124,142,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 279,414,000 kg CO2e, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 403,556,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 109,301,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 269,678,000 kg CO2e, for a combined total of approximately 378,979,000 kg CO2e. Emissions data for Scope 3 is not available for these reporting years.
Sealed Air has established several climate commitments. The company has a near-term target to reduce its greenhouse gas intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) by 30% by 2025 and 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Further, Sealed Air has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from the 2019 base year. In addition, the company has set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2040. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirmed that the company's near-term targets for Scopes 1 and 2 are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
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Sealed Air’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2025
Our 2025 Sustainability and Plastics Pledge is our commitmen…
Our 2025 Sustainability and Plastics Pledge is our commitment to design and advance packaging solutions to be 100% recyclable or reusable by…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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