{"id":2448,"date":"2024-09-18T08:21:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T12:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2448"},"modified":"2024-09-18T08:21:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T12:21:52","slug":"alplas-near-term-climate-targets-gain-sbti-validation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2448","title":{"rendered":"ALPLA\u2019s near-term climate targets gain SBTi validation"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The SBTi promotes best practices in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies\u2019 targets. Credit: T. Schneider via Shutterstock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Global\u00a0plastic packaging manufacturer ALPLA has received approval for its near-term climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).\u00a0<\/p>\n

ALPLA has committed to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2030, aligning its objectives with the 1.5\u00b0C target set by the Paris Climate Agreement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The company aims to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions, which result from the company\u2019s energy consumption, by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moreover, the company plans to cut scope 3 GHG emissions, associated with purchased goods and services, as well as the processing of sold products, by 51.6% per tonne of purchased raw materials within the same timeframe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The endorsement of ALPLA\u2019s climate targets by the SBTi confirms that the company\u2019s strategies are scientifically valid and meet stringent environmental standards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To achieve these targets, ALPLA has outlined six key measures, including enhancing energy efficiency, transitioning to renewable electricity, and collaborating with its customers to this end.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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