- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (purchased goods and services, transportation)
- Recycling or transforming plastic films at end-of-life for minimal environmental impact
Charter Next Generation (CNG)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Charter Next Generation (CNG) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.9M tCO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 11.0K tCO2eq; Scope 2: 142.3K tCO2eq; Scope 3: 1.8M tCO2eq. 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
1.9M tCO2eq
2023
Renewable Energy
16%
of total energy
Waste
6.1 million lbs diverted from landfills
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). | 11.0K tCO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 142.3K tCO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8M tCO2eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved zero waste to landfill status at 7 CNG sites, diverting more than 6.1M lbs. of waste
- Near-term and net zero GHG emission reduction targets validated by SBTi in alignment with the Paris Agreement
- 86% of specialty films portfolio is recycle-ready, where recycling infrastructure allows
- Grew specialty film volume containing post-consumer recycled materials by 400%
- Supported the collection of 423,000 lbs. of plastic through the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions 52% per kilogram of film produced by 2030
- Achieve zero waste to landfill at all CNG facilities by year-end 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the proportion of renewable energy in our operations by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions 97% per kilogram of film produced by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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