- High environmental costs associated with plastic use in consumer goods
- High environmental costs of alternative materials to replace plastic
- Plastic waste in the oceans
Trucost Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015 reporting, Trucost Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 565 Mt CO2e/year (business as usual). 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
565 Mt CO2e/year (business as usual)
2015
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced environmental cost of plastics in consumer goods by $7.3 billion through more efficient packaging designs
- Avoided $2.1 billion in ocean costs by increasing waste collection rates in Asia
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocial