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Greif Inc

Common Name
Greif
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Employees
14,000
Ticker
GEF
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Greif Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, specializes in providing a comprehensive range of containers made from various materials like steel, plastic, and fiber. Grei...

Greif's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Greif completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Greif has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Greif’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Greif's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Greif's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Greif's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Greif's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Greif's Sustainability Report 2021
c. Greif's Sustainability Report 2021
d. Greif's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
d. Greif's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020

Insights into Greif's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGreif amounted to1,101,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greifincreased by 0.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Greif's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+1%+1%+8%-20%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Greif's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Greif were 625,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Greif reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greif's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Greif's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Greif's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Greif reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 495,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 476,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Greif reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greif's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 23.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Greif's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Greif's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Greif use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Greif reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Greif's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Greif's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Greif reported 5,144,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Greif includes a breakdown across 10of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 8 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Greif's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-6%+5%+15%+1%+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Greif's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Greif reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,144,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 69.63%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.37%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Greif reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Greif's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 16.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Greif's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Greif's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Greif disclose?

In 2024, Greif reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Greif's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Greif's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,927,000 tCOâ‚‚e(56.9%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,306,000 tCOâ‚‚e(25.39%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 255,000 tCOâ‚‚e(4.96%)

Greif's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(5.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(56.9%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(25.4%)

Insights into Greif’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Greif reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 625,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,355 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 143.52 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Greif's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,000100,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Silgan HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 260,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,677Scope 1 Intensity: 45.85 tCO2e/$MGraphic Packaging HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,351,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,807Scope 1 Intensity: 153.41 tCO2e/$MCrown HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 562,894 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,801Scope 1 Intensity: 47.70 tCO2e/$MInternational PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,619Scope 1 Intensity: 336.54 tCO2e/$MSteven MaddenYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,283Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MSonoco ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 637,605 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,305Scope 1 Intensity: 120.18 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MRush EnterprisesYear: 2022Scope 1: 42,324 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,102Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MService Corporation InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,186Scope 1 Intensity: 26.21 tCO2e/$MBrunswickYear: 2024Scope 1: 82,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,237Scope 1 Intensity: 15.80 tCO2e/$MBallYear: 2024Scope 1: 387,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,795Scope 1 Intensity: 32.84 tCO2e/$MCaesars EntertainmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 229,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,245Scope 1 Intensity: 20.42 tCO2e/$MThor IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,043Scope 1 Intensity: 5.15 tCO2e/$MVFYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,505Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,373Scope 1 Intensity: 20.32 tCO2e/$MAvery DennisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 238,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,756Scope 1 Intensity: 27.18 tCO2e/$MBath & Body WorksYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,307Scope 1 Intensity: 2.35 tCO2e/$MPackaging Corp of AmericaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,383Scope 1 Intensity: 238.57 tCO2e/$MHasbroYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,136Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MSealed AirYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,393Scope 1 Intensity: 29.30 tCO2e/$MNorwegian Cruise Line HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,242,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,480Scope 1 Intensity: 342.07 tCO2e/$MGreifYear: 2024Scope 1: 625,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,355Scope 1 Intensity: 143.52 tCO2e/$M

How does Greif's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Greif reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 143.52 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.19, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Greif rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Greif ranked 19 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Greif among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Greif's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Greif reported a total carbon footprint of 6,245,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.36% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Greif's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.01%.a

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