- Aging workforce and attracting and retaining employees.
- Increased competition for raw materials and high levels of waste across the value chain.
- Climate change and its impacts on biodiversity and the supply of natural resources.
- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors (extreme weather, geopolitical events).
Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Graphic Packaging International, LLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4M metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 7.49 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 1.6M metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 810.7K metric tons CO2e; Scope 3: 7.49 million metric tons CO2e. 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
2.4M metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 7.49 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
63%
of total energy
Waste
1.1 million metric tons
2023
Energy Use
26.5M MWh
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). | 1.6M metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 810.7K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.49 million metric tons CO2e |
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 | 2.4M metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 7.49 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 2.5M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 2.1M tCO2e/year (operations) |
| 2019 | 1.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 824155 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 Market-Based); 1987798 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2017 | 1.4M tCO2e/year (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operations emissions relative to 2022 due to decreased production volumes and increased energy efficiencies for recycled paperboard manufacturing.
- 85th percentile ranking in EcoVadis assessment for overall sustainability program and procurement sustainability practices.
- Science-based GHG targets validated by SBTi.
- 68% of energy needs provided by renewable sources.
- Recovered and recycled 1.1 million metric tons of waste materials, including 98% of paperboard waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50.4% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2032
- 30% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2032
- 90% renewable fuel use in wood fiber paperboard facilities
- 50% purchased renewable electricity
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionSustaining ForestsSafety FocusEngaging PeopleBetter Packaging