- Remaining 2% of products not recyclable (including black bottles and PVC).
- Increasing PCR incorporation.
- Future supply of PCR may be constrained.
- Lack of regulation and consistency in US recycling.
- Climate-related risks (extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes).
Graham Packaging
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Graham Packaging disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 21.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 366.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.1M 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
1.4M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
330.4M gallons/year
2023
Waste
19.5M lbs/year
2023
Energy Use
1.0B kWh/year
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). | 21.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 366.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 481.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 combined) |
| 2018 | 28.3K MT CO2e (Scope 1) + 491085 MT CO2e (Scope 2) in 2018 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a No. 1 ranking in the Containers & Packaging industry by Morningstar Sustainalytics with a negligible risk rating of 9.6.
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Absolute emissions reduced 20% from baseline, and intensity reduced 7% vs. baseline.
- Eliminated 736,784 lbs of plastic through lightweighting.
- 22 plants Operation Clean Sweep® certified.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable products by 2025.
- 20% average PCR in product portfolio by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- 25% less energy intensity by end of 2028.
- 30% GHG reduction by end of 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyEmployee Health and SafetyDiversity, Equity & InclusionGovernance