Tetra Pak has published its 25th sustainability report, tracking the progress the company has made regarding its sustainability agenda. The report focuses on five interdependent areas: food systems, circularity, climate, nature, and social sustainability.
The sustainability report for the financial year 2023, presented on June 5, on World Environment Day, shows a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain and a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations since 2019. The latter puts Tetra Pak on the right path to meet its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations by 2030 and supports the company’s long-term ambition to collaborate with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
A significant milestone is the introduction of aseptic beverage packaging with a paper-based barrier, which reduces the carbon footprint by a third (33%) and brings the company a step closer to developing the most sustainable food packaging in the world. The first such packaging in the world is the result of a €100 million investment in packaging research and development in 2023. The same annual investment is planned for the next five to ten years.
– Collaboration in the food industry is increasingly important for sustainably feeding the growing population. Our global presence and end-to-end solutions give us the opportunity to collaborate every day with stakeholders in the value chain, from farmers and food producers to suppliers, policymakers, consumers, and others. We understand the responsibility that comes with this role. We remain committed to our role in transforming global food systems to ensure they are safer, more resilient, and sustainable – said Adolfo Orive, President and CEO of Tetra Pak.
