GHG Emissions, Commercial, Sourcing Renewables - April 9, 2024
Berry Global Lowers Emissions by 26%, Adds Renewable Energy
Berry Global Group, Inc., a global packaging company, reached its short-term Scope 1 and 2 science-based GHG emissions reduction target two years ahead of schedule by lowering Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 26% since 2019 to meet its goal of 25% by 2025.
The company also lowered its Scope 3 GHG emissions by 21% since 2019 to advance its goal of 25% by 2025 and increased the use of renewables, including wind and solar, by 65%.
One of the driving forces behind meeting Berry’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction target two years early was the significant increase in the company’s use of renewable energy, which has been on the rise for five years consecutively. In 2023, Berry increased the use of renewable electricity across its business by an impressive 65%, including converting all of its operations in Mexico to wind and solar power.
The company is currently working with the Science Based Targets initiative to develop new Scope 1 and 2 emissions targets, which will be announced as soon as possible.
Berry Global committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2050 and increased the use of circular plastics to 10% through key investments and partnerships.
The company provided details in its 2023 Sustainability Report.
“Through a deep commitment to innovation, customer service, and a people-first culture, our company’s long-term vision is to be the leading source for sustainable packaging,” said Kevin Kwilinski, CEO of Berry Global, in a statement. “Whether across the products we design and develop, our operations, or how we engage with others, our results are deeply rooted in meeting customer needs by delivering on the many benefits of packaging in a way that accelerates the transition to a circular, net-zero economy."
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