Graphic Packaging Holding Company has published its ESG 2022 report, wherein it is reported to have achieved climate intensity goals 3-years ahead of its ESG Vision 2025.
Sep 21, 2023
Graphic Packaging Holding Company has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, demonstrating progress on all pillars in the company’s ESG Vision 2025. The company achieved its climate intensity goals three years early and advanced decarbonization by seeking to set new, science-based climate targets to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions. Ethnic diversity reported among the company’s US employee base was more than double the industry benchmark, underscoring its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Graphic Packaging is aggressively pursuing a future fueled by renewable resources. Packaging solutions from the 27-country operation are made primarily with fibers from sustainably sourced trees or recycled materials. Nearly 65 percent of its energy is derived from renewable sources. Most of the company’s packaging today is designed to be recyclable, promoting a circular economy.
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Mr. Michael P. Doss, President and CEO at Graphic Packaging, stated, “We work relentlessly to develop resource-efficient and easily recyclable packaging solutions that use natural resources responsibly. We enable our customers — the world’s leading household brands — to shift toward more recyclable packaging. In addition to helping them meet their sustainability goals, we help shape how they think about packaging their products for the future.”
Highlights from the 2022 Graphic Packaging ESG report include:
Planet
- Achieved climate intensity goals three years early, paving way to setting science-based climate targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Diverted 1.1 million metric tons of waste from landfill, 85 percent of which was recovered paper waste that was recycled.
People
- 30 percent ethnic diversity among U.S. employees – 2.3 times the pulp and paper industry benchmark (per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022).
- Increased representation of women on the executive leadership team to 33 percent and in vice president roles to 29 percent, with a continued focus on expanding gender diversity.
Products & Partners
- One-third of fiber-based consumer packaging products were made using 100 percent recycled fiber content.
- On track toward the goal of 100 percent of global facilities achieving compliance with a fiber certification standard, demonstrating support of sustainable forest management and sourcing practices for forest products.
