Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has achieved a major environmental milestone by reducing its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% compared to 2019 levels. This announcement highlights the company’s ongoing efforts toward sustainability and reflects tangible progress in achieving its net-zero climate goals.

The emissions reduction spans all scopes—direct, indirect, and those from the company’s upstream and downstream activities. The achievement is part of Tetra Pak’s commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which requires consistent and measurable emission cuts in line with climate science.

According to Tetra Pak’s 2024 Sustainability Report, the 25% reduction is the result of a combination of measures. These include increasing the use of renewable electricity, enhancing energy efficiency in operations, and transitioning to low-carbon logistics and materials sourcing. More than 90% of the electricity used in its operations now comes from renewable sources, helping to drive down scope 2 emissions significantly.

Lisa Ryden, Vice President of Sustainability at Tetra Pak, emphasized the importance of collective action. “Our progress reflects close collaboration with our suppliers, customers, and partners across the entire value chain. The reduction is not just a number—it demonstrates that systemic change is possible when ambition is paired with strategic action.”

"Reducing GHG emissions across the full value chain is no small feat. It involves transforming how products are sourced, produced, distributed, and even disposed of," Ryden added.

To continue this trajectory, Tetra Pak has outlined further commitments, including increasing the recyclability of its packaging, minimizing food waste through more efficient processing systems, and innovating with plant-based and circular materials. The company has also pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with interim 2030 targets reviewed and validated by SBTi.

In 2023 alone, Tetra Pak invested more than €40 million in decarbonization initiatives and environmental innovation, signaling that sustainability is central to its long-term growth strategy. One of the company's notable projects involves scaling up the use of fiber-based caps, which are expected to reduce plastic usage and further cut emissions.

Stakeholders from the packaging industry are increasingly aligning with such forward-thinking strategies, responding to both regulatory pressures and growing consumer demand for climate-responsible brands. Tetra Pak’s progress sets a benchmark for what is achievable with a science-aligned sustainability roadmap.

As environmental transparency becomes a cornerstone of corporate accountability, Tetra Pak’s reporting practices offer a model for how the packaging industry can monitor, communicate, and accelerate its climate commitments. The next few years will be crucial in determining whether such early gains can scale into long-term decarbonization.