Berry Global Group has been named to USA Today and Statistica Inc’s 2023 Inaugural list of America’s climate leaders. Calculated by market research firm, Statistica Inc based on reductions in Scope 1+2 emissions intensity, this recognition underlines Berry’s commitment to combatting climate change.
“We are firmly committed to minimizing the impact of our products, operations, and value chain,” said Tarun Manroa, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer at Berry Global. “Being named to USA Today’s 2023 Climate Leader’s list reflects our dedication to reducing scope 1+2 emissions and preparation for the evolving expectations of investors and governments.”
America’s 2023 climate leaders were selected by calculating compound annual reductions in Scope 1+2 emissions intensity from 2019-2021 for U.S. companies with publicly available emissions data and revenue of over $50 million. Other factors that contributed to ranking included tons of CO2 equivalents emitted, total emissions reduction, and participation in the CDP and Science Based Targets initiative.
Berry’s ranking represents significant sustainability advancements from 2019, including setting Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated climate goals in line with limiting warming to 1.5°C, achieving a 19.2% year-over-year scope 1+2 emissions reduction, and receiving an A- Rating from CDP.
For more information on America’s 2023 Climate Leaders, visit: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2023/05/24/climate-leaders-list-greenhouse-gas-emissions-ranking/70222728007/.
To learn about Berry’s more recent climate progress, including an impressive 21% reduction of its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, compared to its 2019 baseline, visit the company's 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance report.