At Graham, we deliver measurable value through sustainable efforts.
Our sustainability efforts — both internally and in collaboration with our customers — have gained momentum. Our team is using that momentum to create positive change for our company, our customers and our communities. Explore our 2024 ESG Data Tables to learn more about our performance, goals and initiatives.
Our Sustainability Strategy
Contributing to a Circular Economy
We are committed to advancing a circular economy by designing packaging that supports recyclability and reduces environmental impact. Our innovations make it possible to create containers that meet performance needs while remaining compatible with recycling streams. We also work closely with customers and industry partners to increase the use of recycled materials and collaborate with leading organizations to strengthen recycling systems for rigid plastics.
Mitigating Climate Change
Reducing our carbon footprint is a key priority. We partner with suppliers and customers to drive decarbonization across the value chain, leveraging strong relationships to develop sustainable solutions. Through programs like the Department of Energy’s Better Plants initiative, we are improving energy efficiency in our operations. Additionally, we support renewable energy adoption and work collaboratively on roadmaps that help achieve shared climate goals.
Creating Value for Customers
Our sustainability efforts are designed to deliver value through innovation and expertise. We invest in training and advanced tools to help customers design packaging that meets evolving environmental standards. By offering lifecycle analysis and carbon footprint insights, we enable informed decisions that align with regulatory requirements and sustainability objectives. Our focus on continuous improvement ensures we provide solutions that combine performance with responsibility.
Planning for a more sustainable future
Enhancing sustainability for the future – for customers, consumers, our business and our planet – requires ongoing strategic focus on key long-term initiatives, including:
Reducing our energy intensity (energy consumption per pound of production)
Increasing our use of PCR
Conducting more life-cycle assessments to help communicate the value of sustainability to our customers
Innovating to provide product lightweighting, durability and reusability
Continuing to design all products for recyclability in accordance with the Association of Plastics Recyclers’ APR Design® Guide
Committing to the Science Based Targets Initiative, including an absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline
Understanding what drives us
At Graham Packaging, our efforts to develop more sustainable packaging solutions are shaped by three key factors.
Customer Satisfaction
We work to always be the partner of choice by helping customers meet their sustainability goals now and in the future.
Graham Benchmarks
Increasing our R&D efforts, hiring the best talent and developing innovative processes and technologies helps us reach internal targets.
New Regulation
We're positioning ourselves for the future through strong sustainability partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives.
“When packaging works for people, sustainability follows. Blow molded plastic containers make recycling simple and progress possible.”
Partnering For Success
We’re members of several sustainability-focused organizations and together, we’re working to promote environmentally responsible behavior and enable everyone to live healthier, more sustainable lives. Learn more about our partners.
Graham Packaging France–Assevent and Graham Packaging Normandie-Creully have been assessed and found to comply with the characteristics set out in the decree in force on the date of third party audit. French Decree “Décret no 2021-461 du 16 avril 2021 relatif à la prévention des pertes de granulés de plastiques industriels dans l’environnement”
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