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