- Lower volume driven primarily by inventory destocking
- Supply chain disruptions
- Higher employee-related costs
- Argentine peso remeasurement loss
- Growth investments
- Adasa litigation
Avery Dennison Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | 474.0K tCO2e (2019) |
| 2011-2012 | 470.8K tonnes CO2e (2012) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 63% cumulative GHG emissions reduction (as of Q3 2023)
- 79% waste recycled (as of Q3 2023)
- CleanFlake™ adhesive technology recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers for PET and HDPE recycling processes
- Increased market acceptance of linerless labeling, reducing label waste by 50% to 80%
- Next-generation CleanFlake™ technology enabling rigid plastic recycling
- Luxembourg manufacturing site reduced natural gas consumption by 20% per square meter in 100 days
- Several global manufacturing facilities cut gas consumption by 22% and electricity consumption by 13%
- Expanded onsite renewable energy generating capacity through solar installations and power purchase agreements
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 2025 sustainability goals
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 2030 sustainability goals: Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% from 2015 baseline; Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% against 2018 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
climate changecircular economywaste reductiondiversity, equity and inclusioncommunity investment