- Reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to meet 2030 goals.
- Improving waste diversion rates.
- Increasing diverse supplier spend.
- Managing supply chain risks related to ESG factors.
- Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Veritiv Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Veritiv Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 78.1K mtCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 56.3K mtCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 21.9K mtCO2e (2023). 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
78.1K mtCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
5.71% (Dallas & Houston)
of total energy
Water Usage
82.5M gallons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
25.5 M kWh (US, 2023)
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). | 56.3K mtCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.9K mtCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 12.1% and 11.5%, respectively, relative to the previous year.
- Reduced fuel consumption by more than 200,000 gallons of diesel compared to 2022 (7.3% reduction).
- Expanded use of renewable diesel fuels to ~15% of total U.S. fleet.
- Recycled 50% of generated waste, exceeding the goal by 10%.
- Achieved ISO 14001 certification for Norcross, Georgia facility.
- Introduced a recycled content stretch film (25-30% post-consumer resin).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase waste diversion rate to 60% by 2025.
- Increase diverse supplier spend by 50% by 2025.
- Improve NPS to 50 by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse Gas ReductionEnvironmental Management System EnhancementWaste Diversion and RecyclingDiversity, Equity, and InclusionCommunity EngagementEthical SourcingSupply Chain Risk ManagementInformation Security