For over a decade, we have diligently tracked our carbon footprint to offer customers transparency regarding the environmental impacts of our products and supply chain operations.
But what exactly is a carbon footprint? It represents the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with an individual, event, organization, service, or product, expressed in carbon dioxide equivalent. When it comes to products, carbon footprints reveal greenhouse gas emissions across the entire production cycle, spanning from raw material extraction to final disposal.
Avery Dennison's sustainability journey took a significant leap in April 2021 with the pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This bold commitment coincides with the establishment of new sustainability targets for 2030. We aim to slash our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% from the 2015 baseline and collaborate with our supply chain to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% from the 2018 baseline.
As the demand for credible information on product sustainability grows and we seek more precise ways to measure progress in our processes and sourcing decisions, a strategic partnership with the Carbon Trust has been formed.
The Carbon Trust is a globally recognized climate consultancy committed to hastening the transition to a decarbonized future. With a rich legacy of two decades as climate pioneers, the Carbon Trust collaborates with businesses, governments, and financial institutions to drive tangible climate action. From strategic planning and target setting to execution and communication, the Carbon Trust converts ambition into real impact. Their team of 400 experts has facilitated the setting of over 200 science-based targets and guided more than 3,000 organizations and cities worldwide towards achieving Net Zero emissions.
Unlike conventional carbon footprinting methods reliant on secondary data from industry averages, the Carbon Trust tool is considered a game-changer in sustainability practices as it prioritizes primary data sourced directly from operations and materials. By embracing this approach, the tool captures process changes effectively, providing more accurate and specific carbon footprint assessments for Avery Dennison products. Moreover, the Carbon Trust's esteemed global reputation instills confidence in customers regarding the credibility of carbon footprints furnished by Avery Dennison.
Through this collaboration, we are able to provide a comprehensive assessment of our environmental impact at the product level and enhance the certainty for customer product selection, new product development, and greenhouse gas accounting.
If you would like to receive a Carbon Trust report for carbon footprint assessment of Avery Dennison products, please contact your dedicated sales representative.
