Greif
Greif, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial packaging solutions, is headquartered in Delaware, Germany. Founded in 1877, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving diverse industries such as chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals. Greif is renowned for its innovative products, including steel and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, and flexible packaging solutions, which are designed to meet the highest standards of safety and sustainability. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Greif has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for environmental stewardship and operational excellence. As a market leader, Greif continues to set the standard in the packaging industry, leveraging advanced technology and a robust supply chain to deliver unique, tailored solutions that enhance product protection and efficiency.
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Greif's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Greif reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,264,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 625,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 495,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,144,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 6,170,000,000 kg CO2e. Greif has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with their broader sustainability strategy, which includes a commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030. Additionally, they plan to reduce energy use by 10% per unit of production from the same baseline. The company has made strides in its emissions reduction efforts, achieving a 12% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to the previous year, 2022. Greif's initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 362,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 496,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 251,500,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Greif is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
