Pregis Achieves Significant Milestones in 2023 Sustainability Report

Pregis®, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, published its 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting its commitment to minimizing environmental impacts. The report details actions and results achieved in 2023, significantly advancing the company’s progress toward its 2K30 objectives. These goals are an extension of the Pregis Purpose to Protect, Preserve and Inspyre, which serve as the cornerstones of the company’s value system.

Here are a few highlights from the 2023 Report:
*Achieved 51% of revenues from products that are paper-based, bio-based, or made from a minimum of 30% recycled content
*Achieved an 86% reduction in operational emissions intensity (scopes 1 and 2), surpassing the 25% reduction goal seven years ahead of schedule
*Diverted 91% of its waste from landfill and incineration
*Saved 748,806 trees from harvest through the Pregis EasyPack® 100% recycled paper portfolio
*Attained International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification for four facilities
*Delivered over 450 hours of sustainability training to employees and 560 hours to customers

Pregis continues to invest in developing innovative products that support a circular economy. The company launched an industry-first 80% post-consumer recycled content (PCR) high-pressure inflatable cushioning product and a first-to-market Polyethylene (PE) Foam solution made with Certified Circular resins.
details at: https://www.pregis.com/knowledge-hub/pregis-achieves-significant-milestones-in-2023-sustainability-report/

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