- Supply chain disruptions
- Meeting ambitious sustainability goals within a challenging external environment
Newell Brands
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Newell Brands disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 225.6K tCO2e/year (adjusted from prior reporting). 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
225.6K tCO2e/year (adjusted from prior reporting)
2023
Renewable Energy
13.3%
of total energy
Waste
31.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
54.8K MWh/year (adjusted from prior reporting)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 225.6K tCO2e/year (adjusted from prior reporting) |
| 2022 | 229.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 from manufacturing) |
| 2020 | 372.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 36% cumulative reduction in global manufacturing-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (adjusted from 38% due to data error)
- 13.3% of manufacturing sites’ global electricity shifted to renewable energy (adjusted from 18% due to data error)
- 96% of plastic packaging by weight was EPS-free
- 91% of plastic packaging by weight was PVC-free
- 89% of product packaging was paper-based
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Eliminate PVC and EPS in all packaging by 2025
- Source 100% of direct-sourced paper-based packaging from certified, verified or recycled sources by 2025
- Use at least 20% recycled content in plastic packaging by 2025
- Divert 90% of manufacturing waste from landfill by 2025
- Use SmartWay-approved carriers for over 90% of ton-miles traveled in U.S. by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Shift 30% of Newell's manufacturing electricity to renewable sources by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for all Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionResponsible SourcingProduct SafetyCommunity Investment