VPK Packaging Group NV, commonly referred to as VPK, is a leading player in the packaging industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, with significant operations in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. VPK specialises in producing sustainable packaging solutions, including corrugated cardboard, paper products, and flexible packaging, which are designed to meet the evolving needs of various sectors. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, VPK has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its product range and enhancing its production capabilities. The company is recognised for its high-quality, eco-friendly packaging solutions that not only protect products but also minimise environmental impact. VPK's strategic focus on customer satisfaction and sustainability has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the packaging market.
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In 2024, VPK Packaging Group NV reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 275,409,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 69,433,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 895,560,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 87,871,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 2,997,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 495,504,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, among other categories. VPK Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 52% per ton of goods sold within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of goods sold by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect VPK Group's commitment to sustainable practices within the forest and paper products sector. The company’s emissions data and climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and targets are independently reported by VPK Packaging Group NV.
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2017 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 303,436,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 65,935,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 59,541,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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