- Increased recycled PET imports could negatively impact investor confidence and slow or stall future investments in new collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure in Europe.
- Recycling rate targets for plastic packaging may not be met for PET packaging if recycled PET imports stall or slow investment in European recycling systems.
- Environmental impacts in exporting countries are not well understood (higher carbon intensity of electricity grid, higher rates of mismanaged plastic waste).
Systemiq
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Systemiq disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.7Mt CO2e/year (Ambitious Complementarity Scenario); 7.4-8.2Mt CO2e/year (Scenarios A & B). 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
3.7Mt CO2e/year (Ambitious Complementarity Scenario); 7.4-8.2Mt CO2e/year (Scenarios A & B)
2024
Waste
2.5Mt/year (Ambitious Complementarity Scenario); 4.7-5.2Mt/year (Scenarios A & B)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.7Mt CO2e/year (Ambitious Complementarity Scenario); 7.4-8.2Mt CO2e/year (Scenarios A & B) |
| 2020-2040 | 1.2 million tonnes CO2eq in 2020 (projected to increase without intervention) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Ambitious Complementarity Scenario has the potential to reduce non-recycled PET/polyester waste – and so virgin PET production – by ~70%, and GHG emissions by ~50% by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular EconomyClimate ChangeWaste Management