SUSTAINABLE packaging provider Huhtamaki has announced it is raising its climate ambitions and adopting ‘more rigorous’ short-term emission reduction targets.
By 2030, the company said it aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by over 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% compared to 2022 levels. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the firm’s near-term targets. In addition, Huhtamaki has committed to setting long-term emissions reduction targets with the SBTi, in line with reaching net zero by 2050.
The updated Scope 1 and 2 targets are aligned with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
“Guided by our vision and our belief that sustainability creates lasting value, we are strengthening our climate targets to make a real, long-term impact,” said Ralf K. Wunderlich, president and CEO of Huhtamaki. “Prioritising sustainability is more than a requirement; it’s a cornerstone of our journey to become the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions.
“With our packaging innovations and updated ambition, we play an important role in our customers’ sustainability goals and help mitigate transition risks such as carbon pricing. It is essential that we, together with our value chain, collaborate to achieve these science-based goals and drive urgent action to reduce GHG emissions.”
The company’s climate action plan includes a variety of decarbonisation levers, such as replacement of fossil fuels, purchasing more energy made with renewables, and prioritising engagement with suppliers that demonstrate low emissions intensity offering, as well as increasing the renewable and recycled content in products. Huhtamaki added that it is also continuously improving operational efficiency, resulting in reduced carbon emissions.
Beyond climate, the environmental focus is on developing packaging designed to be recycled, composted, or reused, made from responsibly sourced materials.
