- Achieving sustainable materials and circularity goals beyond 2025 due to market and regulatory environment
- Achieving climate commitments requiring new technologies and capacity across the value chain
Sealed Air Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sealed Air Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 403.6K Tonnes CO2eq/year (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 124.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 279.4K 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
403.6K Tonnes CO2eq/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
14% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
1.5M m3/year
2023
Energy Use
1.3M MWh/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). | 124.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 279.4K 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 | 403.6K Tonnes CO2eq/year (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 379.0K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2021 | 432.0K tonnes CO2eq (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 134.1K metric tons CO2eq |
| 2019 | 131.4K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) and 352867 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 25% reduction in GHG intensity from the 2019 base year
- 17% reduction in energy intensity from the 2019 base year
- 20% reduction in water intensity from the 2019 base year
- 66% of waste diverted from landfill and external incineration
- Solutions designed for recyclability accounted for approximately 52% of the material weight
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) 30% by 2025
- Achieve energy intensity reductions of 17% by 2025
- Achieve water intensity reductions of 17% by 2025
- Divert manufacturing waste from landfill and external incineration of 85% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) 46% by 2030
- Achieve energy intensity reductions of 28% by 2030
- Achieve water intensity reductions of 28% by 2030
- Divert manufacturing waste from landfill and external incineration of 100% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2040 (Scopes 1 and 2)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateCircular EconomyEnergyWaterWasteHealth and SafetyTalent Attraction and RetentionTalent DevelopmentDiversity, Equity, and InclusionHuman RightsCommunityCorporate GovernanceBusiness Ethics and IntegrityResponsible SourcingProduct Safety and QualityData Privacy and Cybersecurity