- Supply chain disruptions
- Meeting PCR requirements while maintaining high-performance packaging
- Processability issues with recycled content
- Impurities in recycled plastic affecting production machinery
- Contaminants affecting film color and odor
Pregis LLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Pregis LLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 481.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 33.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 61.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 386.3K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
481.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Waste
31.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
942.4K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 33.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 61.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 386.3K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 481.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 498.8K mtCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational emissions intensity by 86% versus 2019 baseline (surpassing 25% goal 7 years early)
- Diverted 91% of waste from landfill across global network
- Earned 51% of global revenues from sustainable products (paper-based, bio-based, or minimum 30% recycled content)
- Launched an industry-first 80% post-consumer recycled content (PCR) high-pressure air cushioning product
- Received third-party verification on emissions reporting with limited assurance across all scopes
- Developed a detailed decarbonization plan for scope 2 emissions
- Saved 748,806 trees from harvest
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 25% by 2030 (achieved in 2023)
- Make 100% of Pregis products either recyclable, reusable, or with a minimum of 30% recycled content by 2030
- Prevent 15M trees from being harvested through use of recycled fiber by 2030
- Achieve zero waste at 100% of Pregis facilities globally by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionCircular EconomyCommunity ImpactEmployee Well-beingDiversity, Equity, and InclusionSupply Chain ResponsibilityGovernance