- Downstream transportation of finished products to customers is the largest source of GHG emissions.
- Need to expand data collection on water use across all facilities.
- Recycling scrap foam and plastic strapping without additional processing.
Premier Packaging
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Premier Packaging disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 69.2K MTCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 7.8K MTCO2e; Scope 2: 5.4K MTCO2e; Scope 3: 56.0K MTCO2e. 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
69.2K MTCO2e
2023
Water Usage
620.0K gallons (manufacturing) and 990000 gallons (distribution centers)
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). | 7.8K MTCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.4K MTCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 56.0K MTCO2e |
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 | 69.2K MTCO2e |
| 2022 | 51.0K MTCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved net-zero scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions through the purchase of carbon offsets and renewable energy credits.
- Installed a foam densifier and plastic chippers in Louisville, KY plant to recycle foam scraps and plastic strapping more efficiently.
- Reduced propane use by 38% since 2021 by transitioning to electric forklifts.
- Diverted 2.4 tons of foam and 5.3 tons of plastic strapping from landfill.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Divert at least 90% of waste from landfill by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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