- Increased greenhouse gas emissions due to business growth
- Increased total plastics use due to business growth
- Lack of methodology for measuring end-use of packaging
- Difficulty decoupling product sales growth from GHG emissions
- Consumer use emissions account for 88% of total emissions
Seventh Generation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Seventh Generation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M tCO2e (Scope 3 excluding consumer use). By scope: Scope 2: Less than 1%; Scope 3: Over 99%. 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
1.4M tCO2e (Scope 3 excluding consumer use)
2020
Renewable Energy
100% (Scope 2)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | Less than 1% |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Over 99% |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 97% of product packaging, by volume, was considered ‘Zero Waste’ (reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable)
- 100% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions by sourcing renewable energy
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce virgin plastic use by 75% by 2025
- Reduce total plastic use by 50% by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- 100% non-fossil fuel sourced energy by 2030
- 100% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions by 2030
- 90% absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions reductions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionZero WasteSustainable SourcingSocial Equity