09.10.15
Avery Dennison announced that it plans to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by at least 3% every year between now and 2025. The company announced the goal in its new sustainability report.
“Cutting emissions while still growing as a company is the defining business challenge of the 21st century,” said Dean Scarborough, Avery Dennison chairman and CEO. “At the very least, it’s a matter of risk mitigation. Climate change threatens our business, our supply chain and the communities where we live and work. By using The 3% Solution, developed by World Wildlife Fund and Carbon Disclosure Project, as the basis of our approach, we expect to reduce emissions by a minimum of 26 percent by 2025.”
Between 2010 and 2015, Avery Dennison cut its emissions indexed to net sales by 15% based on a 2005 baseline. The company achieved the reduction mainly by identifying ways to use energy more efficiently. To meet the new goal, “We’re exploring every option, including renewable energy sources and fuel switching,” said Scarborough.
Avery Dennison announced additional goals in its sustainability report:
• Developing a paper supply with origins that are 100% certified as sustainable, with at least 70% bearing certification by the Forest Stewardship Council.
• Reducing landfill waste by 95% and reducing waste from the company’s label products by 70%.
“Cutting emissions while still growing as a company is the defining business challenge of the 21st century,” said Dean Scarborough, Avery Dennison chairman and CEO. “At the very least, it’s a matter of risk mitigation. Climate change threatens our business, our supply chain and the communities where we live and work. By using The 3% Solution, developed by World Wildlife Fund and Carbon Disclosure Project, as the basis of our approach, we expect to reduce emissions by a minimum of 26 percent by 2025.”
Between 2010 and 2015, Avery Dennison cut its emissions indexed to net sales by 15% based on a 2005 baseline. The company achieved the reduction mainly by identifying ways to use energy more efficiently. To meet the new goal, “We’re exploring every option, including renewable energy sources and fuel switching,” said Scarborough.
Avery Dennison announced additional goals in its sustainability report:
• Developing a paper supply with origins that are 100% certified as sustainable, with at least 70% bearing certification by the Forest Stewardship Council.
• Reducing landfill waste by 95% and reducing waste from the company’s label products by 70%.