Sustainability
Inspiring Sustainability Leadership
Inspiring Sustainability Leadership
We strive to operate with respect for the environment, and we are committed to sustainability across our product portfolio, our manufacturing and supply chain and our communities.
66%
Net Revenues from Products
Made from recycled, recyclable, or renewable materials in 2022
4
ISCC PLUS Certified
Manufacturing Facilities for Advanced Recycling
100+
Sustainability Champions
Across our Facilities through the Pactiv Evergreen Production System
Message from Mike
Message from Mike
Many consumers touch Pactiv Evergreen products dozens of times a week. Whether they cook breakfast for their families, get coffee at the drive- thru or go to the cafeteria with colleagues, they most likely use one of our products every day. For us, Packaging a Better Future means recognizing these moments as opportunities to deliver innovation and performance, while knowing we can make a difference for the planet, for our people and for the communities in which we live and work.
ESG Strategy
When we developed our ESG strategy, we focused on three areas: Planet, Products and People. We have established key work streams across these areas and have started setting goals to drive our action. In parallel, we also established strong ESG governance across the company, from our Sustainability Champions in our operations to our Board of Directors.
More recently, our ESG materiality assessment confirmed our focus areas and helped expand our scope of work to additional topics valued by our employees, leaders and other stakeholders. We know that this will further support our commitment to lead and inspire sustainability stewardship.
Protect our Planet's Resources
- Reduce emissions and energy use
- Protect the sustainability of our forests
- Minimize water use
- Decrease waste going to landfill
- Foster environmental stewardship
Deliver Sustainable Products Essential To Consumers
- Offer a wide array of sustainable products and materials to exceed our customers’ needs
- Design innovative materials and products
- Collaborate across the value chain to expand the opportunities to recycle or compost our products
Value our People and Communities
- Champion safe products and operations
- Attract, empower and retain the best team
- Uphold ethical sourcing standards
- Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Support the communities in which we work and live
Governance
- Own our culture of integrity and ethics
- Set high standards for compliance
- Identify and manage climate-related risks
- Implement effective data security and privacy
- Publish transparent and regular ESG disclosures
Planet
Planet
Our comprehensive environmental management system helps us proactively address regulatory demands, track performance, ensure accountability and tailor our actions to minimize the environmental impact of our operations.
2050
Committed to set science-based targets with the goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
100%
Applicable facilities signed Operation Clean Sweep pledge to help keep plastic out of the environment
100%
Applicable facilities chain of custody certified to promote responsible forest management
21%
Reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2015 to 2022
Products
Products
At the heart of what we do is delivering sustainable products essential to consumers. Proper packaging is a crucial component of the food and beverage industry and facilitates today’s on-the-go lifestyle.
40+
New certified compostable products launched in 2022
32%
Of fiber sourced from certified sources
66%
Net revenues from products made from recyclable, recycled, or renewable materials in 2022
99%
Procured virgin fiber met Sustainable Forestry Initiative* (SFI) certified fiber sourcing standards in 2022 (Goal: 100% by 2025)
*SFI marks are registered marks owned by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc®. Pactiv Evergreen License SFI-00156"
People
People
Valuing people is at the core of who we are as a company. Our dedicated and talented teams of professionals share an ongoing commitment to excellence and are the driving force behind our success. Their collective dedication, creativity, passion and initiative enable us to innovate and grow.
Started Tier 1 and 2 supplier audits through Sedex
297K
Pounds of food donated and 5,781 hours volunteered during the 2023 Month of Action
Strengthened Zero Harm Culture through PEPS implementation
Introduced Tuition Assistance program for U.S. salaried and non-union hourly employees
Governance
Governance
Guided by our vision to do what’s right for the environment, our people and our communities, we set time-bound, quantifiable goals for performance criteria across environmental performance, social initiative and governance categories according to global standards.
Published climate-related risks and opportunities in TCFD report
Aligned activities to UN Sustainable Development Goals
Analyzed water risk exposure through World Resources Institute
Reinforced data security and privacy protocols
2030 Goal Progress
2030 Goal Progress
100% of net revenues from products made from recycled, recyclable or renewable materials by 2030
Our ESG Reporting
Our ESG Reporting
Download Pactiv Evergreen's latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report to learn about the many exciting ESG initiatives that support our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
Transparent ESG reporting is part of our strategy. Learn more about our initiatives and progress, including our CDP responses, GRI index, and TCFD report.