Climate Change Data

Clysar, LLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,158 MTCO2e (Scope 1); 25.273 MTCO2e (Scope 2 location-based); 24.227 MTCO2e (Scope 2 market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,158 MTCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:25.273 MTCO2e (location-based); 24.227 MTCO2e (market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 100% of commercially available films prequalified as recyclable through the Store Drop-off program by How2Recycle® (as of July 2024)
  • Reduced use of virgin plastic by up to 30% in nearly 90% of all Clysar® products using Clysar® ReClaim™ resin.
  • Achieved 7%-9% source reduction with EV-HPG™ and ULTRA LEG™ film compared to standard shrink film.
  • Achieved Gold status with Green Business Benchmark

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a strong safety management program with a goal of zero-harm workplace.
  • Active community involvement through United Way drives, community fundraisers, volunteering, and scholarships.
  • Employee participation in Junior Achievement

Governance Achievements

  • Transparent measurement and reporting of impacts and commitments.
  • Active participation in industry associations (e.g., Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Association of Plastic Recyclers, U.S. Plastics Pact).

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scopes 1 and 2 emissions 10% by 2030.
  • Calculate Scope 3 emissions by early 2025.
  • Achieve Platinum status with Green Business Benchmark by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • By 2025, 100% of Clysar’s commercially available film solutions will be prequalified as recyclable through the Store Drop-off program.

Environmental Challenges

  • Energy dependence as a plastics manufacturer.
  • Improving recycling infrastructures and post-consumer recovery.
  • Addressing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring carbon offsets and energy credits to achieve emission reduction goals.
  • Collaborating with industry partners to improve recycling infrastructure.
  • Providing a clear path forward for future packaging needs relating to recyclability, source reduction, and EPR compliance.
  • Ongoing education and training to understand and address EPR laws.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • 100% North American-supplied resin, production, and packaging materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Green Business Benchmark

Certifications: How2Recycle® (Store Drop-off), SCS Global Services (Clysar® ReClaim™), Intertek FSSC 22000, Intertek ISO 9001:2015, FDA/USDA Compliant

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • EV-HPG™ film
  • EVO™ ShrinkBox® film
  • ULTRA LEG™ film
  • EV-HPG AF™ film
  • EVOX™ film
  • EVOC™ Confidential Film