Greenhouse gas emissions

Corporate data

Since 2005, Tetra Pak has achieved a 9.8% absolute reduction of CO2 emissions, mainly by purchasing green power and making energy efficiency improvements. This information was verified by ECOFYS Germany GmbH on 14 April 2010:

"In summary, the monitoring system of Tetra Pak is essentially transparent, consistent and accurate. We have found no evidence that miss-statements and data gaps have material effects on the level of reported GHG emissions."

The middle graph presents the Greenhouse gas emissions by source:

• 84% Electricity
• 9% Natural gas
• 4% LPG
• 1% Organic solvents
• 1% HCFC/HFC
• 1% District heating

The graph to the very right shows the Greenhouse gas emissions by operation:

• 76% Carton packaging material
• 18% Closures, straws, strips and film
• 3% Processing equipment and packaging machines
• 3% Market companies
• 2% Support services