{"id":4195,"date":"2024-12-05T13:48:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T18:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4195"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:48:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T18:48:23","slug":"pregis-to-match-100-of-electricity-with-wind-power-at-several-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4195","title":{"rendered":"Pregis\u00ae to Match 100% of Electricity with Wind Power at Several Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Pregis\u00ae, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105021-pregis-expands-airspeed-renew-pcr-portfolio-to-showcase-at-pack-expo-2024\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a global leader in protective packaging, mailing and bagging and flexible packaging solutions<\/a>, has taken a transformative step toward its 2040 net-zero pledge. In 2024, the company will match 100% of the electricity consumed at six facilities with wind power. The sites selected primarily produce curbside recyclable paper mailers. This milestone reduces market-based scope 2 emissions by over 4,000 metric tons of CO2e annually\u2014the equivalent of driving from New York City to Los Angeles 3,723 times.<\/p>\n<p>As a signatory of The Climate Pledge, Pregis continues to drive impactful change and advance the company\u2019s commitment to a low-carbon future. This renewable energy initiative accelerates the company\u2019s comprehensive decarbonization strategy, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transitioning all global operations to renewable energy<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing energy efficiency and electrification in manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Expanding on-site solar energy installations<\/li>\n<li>Innovating sustainable products with lower carbon feedstocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cAchieving net zero requires bold actions,\u201d said Kris Getty, Chief Sustainability Officer at Pregis. \u201cThis milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and demonstrates our investment in decarbonizing our operations. We are proud to be a steward for positive change within the packaging industry by aligning closely with the values of our customers and staying ahead of regulatory changes.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Innovative Pregis EverTec\u2122 Mailers Lead the Way<\/h4>\n<p>Pregis focused the renewable energy initiative on facilities primarily<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104537-pregis-launches-innovative-evertec-automated-mailer\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> producing EverTec\u2122 mailing solutions<\/a>, reinforcing the product\u2019s alignment with an end-to-end value chain strategy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverTec mailing solutions are designed to support a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/keywords\/5658-circular-economy\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">circular economy<\/a> while empowering customers to confidently achieve their environmental goals without compromise,\u201d explains Ryan Wolcott, President of Pregis Mailing Solutions. \u201cOur EverTec mailers strike the ideal balance between sustainability and performance, enabling brands to thrive in ecommerce fulfillment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>EverTec mailers, widely used in ecommerce fulfillment, are an example of circularity in packaging and help reduce carbon emissions throughout a product\u2019s lifecycle. The mailers feature the Sustainable Forestry Initiative\u00ae (SFI) Certified Sourcing label, ensuring responsibly sourced materials, and include the How2Recycle \u2018widely recyclable\u2019 designation, providing clear guidance for proper curbside recycling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105247-pregis-to-match-100-of-electricity-with-wind-power-at-several-facilities\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregis\u00ae, a global leader in protective packaging, mailing and bagging and flexible packaging solutions, has taken a transformative step toward its 2040 net-zero pledge. In 2024, the company will match 100% of the electricity consumed at six facilities with wind power. The sites selected primarily produce curbside recyclable paper mailers. 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