Climate Change Data

Sealed Air Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:131,377 metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) and 352,867 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:131,377 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:352,867 metric tons CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:1,591,348 Liters
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.078 kilograms carbon dioxide equivalent / USD in 2019

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Waste Reduction
  • Ethical Supply Chain
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Safety
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas intensity of operations by 44% since 2012 (exceeding the 25% 2020 goal)
  • Reduced energy intensity of operations by 31% between 2012 and 2019 (exceeding the 25% 2020 goal)
  • Reduced water use intensity of operations by 37% between 2012 and 2019 (exceeding the 25% 2020 goal)
  • Diverted 79% of product and process waste from landfills in 2019
  • 100% of raw materials met responsible materials criteria in 2019

Social Achievements

  • Total Recordable Incident Rate down 10% from 2018, with 70% of facilities achieving zero harm
  • Women in leadership roles increased by 13% in 2019
  • Suppliers representing 81% of global spend committed to ethical supply chain standards
  • $1 million USD invested to reduce waste, develop future workforce and address social inequalities
  • Unconscious bias training program reached more than 1,100 employees

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
  • Conducted a comprehensive global compensation equity analysis for gender and racial diversity
  • Implemented enhanced global ethics and compliance programs

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Design and advance packaging solutions to be 100% recyclable or reusable by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Deliver approximately 50% recyclable or reusable solutions by the end of 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Plastic waste challenge
  • Water scarcity
  • Labor challenges
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in automation and sustainable packaging offerings
  • Partnering with organizations to increase recycling and reuse rates
  • Investing in advanced recycling technologies
  • Using treated municipal wastewater effluent in place of potable water
  • Implementing energy-efficient technologies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Supply Chain Standards
  • Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP

Certifications: Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Forest Stewardship Council, How2Recycle

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled-content BUBBLE WRAP®, SEALED AIR® Brand FasFil® M Paper System, CRYOVAC® Brand Sealappeal® Shrink Film

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:134,130 metric tons CO2eq
Scope 1 Emissions:123,025 metric tons CO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:131,377 metric tons CO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:1,595,017 cubic meters
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.079 kg CO2eq/USD (2020)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Waste Reduction
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Employee Well-being
  • Ethical Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas intensity by 43% between 2012 and 2020 (exceeding the 25% goal)
  • Achieved a 25% reduction in energy intensity between 2012 and 2020
  • Achieved a 32% reduction in water use intensity in 2020 (exceeding the 25% goal)
  • Reached a 79% waste diversion rate in 2020

Social Achievements

  • Launched a global well-being program available in 20 languages across 55 countries/territories
  • Reduced total injuries by 4%
  • 69% of SEE manufacturing plants achieved zero recordable incidents in 2020
  • Donated more than $1 million to nonprofit programs
  • Provided more than 16,000 hours of English language training

Governance Achievements

  • Expanded talent review process to include majority of professional-level employees
  • Implemented enhancements to performance management process including shared goals and frequent check-ins
  • Maintained a cybersecurity program with no material impact breaches

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 across operations (Scopes 1 and 2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) by 46% by 2030
  • Reduce energy intensity by 28% by 2030
  • Reduce water intensity by 28% by 2030
  • Divert 100% of manufacturing waste from landfill by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) by 30% by 2025
  • Reduce energy intensity by 17% by 2025
  • Reduce water intensity by 17% by 2025
  • Divert 85% of manufacturing waste from landfill by 2025
  • Increase gender diversity to >30% globally by 2025
  • Increase racial and ethnic minority representation in U.S. workforce to >35% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic
  • Increasing demand for direct labor and skilled talent
  • Recycling infrastructure for flexible plastics is still developing
  • Cybersecurity threats
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established protocols to protect front-line workers and implemented business continuity plans
  • Actively monitors and manages human capital risks through enterprise risk management
  • Investing in advanced recycling technology and collaborating on infrastructure
  • Maintained a cybersecurity program aligned with industry frameworks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 22 resin sites audited on Operation Clean Sweep recommendations

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct requiring ethical operations and compliance with laws
  • Human Rights Policy aligned with UN Guiding Principles

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (5 facilities), ISO 45001 (3 facilities), Green Leaf certification (Jiffy Shurtuff mailers and Bubble Wrap pillows)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • CRYOVAC® brand SVS45 soft vacuum system
  • SEALED AIR® brand Jiffy Shurtuff poly mailers
  • CRYOVAC® brand OptiDure ODF shrink bags
  • SEALED AIR® brand TempGuard insulated box liners
  • AUTOBAG® brand SidePouch pre-opened bags
  • CRYOVAC® brand rBDF S10 barrier display film
  • BUBBLE WRAP® brand inflatable air pillows

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:431,961 tonnes CO2eq (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:146,113 tonnes CO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:285,848 tonnes CO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:12%
Total Energy Consumption:1,370,232,395 kWh
Water Consumption:1,597,933 m3
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.078 kg CO2eq / USD in 2021

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Operational Excellence
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) by 17.5% from a 2019 base year.
  • Achieved a 10.1% reduction in energy intensity from a 2019 base year.
  • Achieved a 13.4% reduction in water intensity from a 2019 base year.
  • Diverted 67% of waste from landfill and external incineration in 2021.
  • Solutions designed for recyclability accounted for approximately 50% of the material weight sold.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a well-being program and accompanying digital platform.
  • Conducted an engagement and inclusion survey with an 85% global response rate.
  • Implemented online safety training program with over 19,000 training sessions completed.
  • Sponsored a virtual summer camp for Project Scientist participants.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a DEI Council.
  • Conducted bi-annual global compensation equity analysis to identify potential pay gaps.
  • Implemented the “Rooney Rule” for Board diversity.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) 46% by 2030.
  • Reduce energy intensity 28% by 2030.
  • Reduce water intensity 28% by 2030.
  • Divert manufacturing waste from landfill and external incineration 100% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) 30% by 2025.
  • Reduce energy intensity 17% by 2025.
  • Reduce water intensity 17% by 2025.
  • Divert manufacturing waste from landfill and external incineration 85% by 2025.
  • Design or advance 100% of packaging solutions to be recyclable or reusable by 2025.
  • Increase gender diversity to >30% globally by 2025.
  • Increase racial and ethnic minority representation in the U.S. workforce to >35% by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Driving a circular economy for plastics with strict hygiene and performance requirements for food protection.
  • Lack of recycling infrastructure for flexible plastic packaging.
  • Lack of supply of recycled or renewable materials for food or healthcare applications.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Collaboration with ExxonMobil and Ahold Delhaize USA to recycle flexible plastics.
  • Investments in advanced recycling technology (Plastic Energy, Closed Loop Partners’ Circular Plastics Fund).
  • Partnering with Cyclyx to increase material recovery.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct requiring ethical workplace practices and environmental responsibility.
  • Conflict Minerals Policy.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001 (11 facilities), ISO 45001 (6 facilities), ISCC Plus (facilities in US, UK, France, and Italy), Forest Stewardship Council, Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Third-party Assurance: Third-party limited assurance verification of 85% of greenhouse gas emissions.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • BUBBLE WRAP® brand paper bubble mailer
  • CRYOVAC® brand fiber-based forming web
  • CRYOVAC® brand OptiDure ODF recycle ready vacuum shrink bags
  • CRYOVAC® brand HydroLoQ padless MAP tray

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:378,979 tCO2e (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:109,301 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:269,678 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:3,076,852 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,319,366 MWh
Carbon Intensity:0.0000672 tCO2e per USD of revenue (Scope 1+2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Supply Chain Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% from the prior year.
  • Reduced energy intensity by 6% from the prior year.
  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 14% from the prior year.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Keys to Success reward system to incentivize local teams and individuals to reduce energy use and GHG emissions.
  • Collaborated with suppliers and customers to create a more efficient and circular plastic supply chain.

Governance Achievements

  • Board-level oversight of climate-related issues.
  • Incentives for management tied to achieving climate-related goals.
  • Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee oversees sustainability strategies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero CO2 emissions in operations by 2040 (Scopes 1 and 2).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG intensity by 46% by 2030.
  • Achieve 50% recycled or renewable content in packaging by 2025.
  • Divert 100% of process waste from landfill by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG intensity by 30% by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (e.g., hurricanes, droughts).
  • Increased indirect operating costs due to emerging regulations.
  • Potential market shifts due to consumer preferences and technology advancements.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed redundant manufacturing processes and locations.
  • Implemented emergency response plans.
  • Invested in R&D for fiber-based solutions and recycled materials.
  • Engaged with suppliers to reduce emissions from raw materials.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 34% of suppliers by number, 78% of total procurement spend

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Collaboration on emissions reduction projects.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods
  • Droughts
  • Heat stress impacting livestock
Transition Risks
  • Emerging regulations (e.g., GHG emissions, recycled content)
  • Market shifts due to consumer preferences and technology advancements
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for low-carbon products and services.
  • Cost savings from resource efficiency and recycling.
  • New market opportunities for recycled materials.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SBTi, TCFD, CDSB, GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISCC PLUS

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • BUBBLE WRAP® brand paper bubble mailer
  • TBG vacuum barrier bags
  • Korrvu® protective packaging
  • FlexPrep® portion dispensing pouches

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:403,556 Tonnes CO2eq/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:124,142 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:279,414 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:14% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:1,310,724 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1,513,919 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Waste
  • Health and Safety
  • Talent Attraction and Retention
  • Talent Development
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Human Rights
  • Community
  • Corporate Governance
  • Business Ethics and Integrity
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Product Safety and Quality
  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • 25% reduction in GHG intensity from the 2019 base year
  • 17% reduction in energy intensity from the 2019 base year
  • 20% reduction in water intensity from the 2019 base year
  • 66% of waste diverted from landfill and external incineration
  • Solutions designed for recyclability accounted for approximately 52% of the material weight

Social Achievements

  • 12% reduction in Total Recordable Injuries in Sealed Air facilities compared to 2022
  • 74% reduction in Total Recordable Injuries in Liquibox facilities compared to 2022

Governance Achievements

  • Zero product recalls for quality in 2023
  • Implementation of a robust cybersecurity program

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2040 (Scopes 1 and 2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) 46% by 2030
  • Achieve energy intensity reductions of 28% by 2030
  • Achieve water intensity reductions of 28% by 2030
  • Divert manufacturing waste from landfill and external incineration of 100% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) 30% by 2025
  • Achieve energy intensity reductions of 17% by 2025
  • Achieve water intensity reductions of 17% by 2025
  • Divert manufacturing waste from landfill and external incineration of 85% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Achieving sustainable materials and circularity goals beyond 2025 due to market and regulatory environment
  • Achieving climate commitments requiring new technologies and capacity across the value chain
Mitigation Strategies
  • Conducting further assessments to inform climate strategy and feasibility of achieving goals
  • Re-assessing waste diversion strategy and feasibility of achieving goals
  • Transitioning to alternative formulations for materials, scalable end-of-life options, and developments in recycling infrastructure

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct applies to suppliers; Suppliers attest to Code of Conduct upon onboarding

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000

Third-party Assurance: Third-party reasonable assurance verification of emissions and usage data

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Several priorities support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • CRYOVAC® Brand Compostable Overwrap Tray
  • ProPad Coiler Paper-based cushioning
  • Sealed Air’s recycle-ready shrink bags and shrinkable rollstock
  • BUBBLE WRAP® high recycled content extreme inflatable air pillow

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed