- Increased Scope 3 emissions due to increased sales and inventory build.
- Challenges in accurately measuring Scope 3 emissions due to spend-based models.
- Supply chain constraints associated with the pandemic.
Atlantic Packaging
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, Atlantic Packaging disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 612.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 10.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.1K tCO2e/year (Location and Market-based combined); Scope 3: 599.7K tCO2e/year. 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
612.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2022-2023
Water Usage
17.0K m3/year
2022-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| 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). | 10.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.1K tCO2e/year (Location and Market-based combined) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 599.7K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 612.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2019-2020 | 21.0K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Science-Based Targets (SBT) approval for net-zero emissions by 2046, becoming the first packaging company in North America with an approved net-zero SBT.
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions intensity by 11.3% and Scope 2 location-based emissions intensity by 8.4% from 2021 to 2022.
- Four facilities achieved TRUE Zero-Waste Certification.
- 66.8% of Charleston's energy and 55.7% of Charlotte's energy generated by solar energy in 2022.
- Implemented a closed-loop system for stretch film, projected to recycle 10 million pounds annually.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- Certify two more facilities annually as TRUE zero-waste facilities.
📅 Medium-term
- 55% of suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2027.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- 100% renewable electricity by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2046.
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2046 from a 2021 base year.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionSustainable SourcingSustainable PackagingStakeholder Engagement