Packaging Corp of America
Packaging Corp of America Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Packaging Corp of America conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Packaging Corp of America's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Packaging Corp of America generated a total of 802,200 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 62.96% of Packaging Corp of America's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 37.04% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Packaging Corp of America's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Packaging Corp of America's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Packaging Corp of America reported a total waste generation of 802,200 metric tonnes, of which 62.96% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Packaging Corp of America is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has Packaging Corp of America reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Packaging Corp of America's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but fell by 6.32% in 2023, which may reflect the beginning of a downward trend in material intensity or waste generation. a
Over the same period, Packaging Corp of America's waste recovery rate declined by 15.18%, with a further 13.75% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies. a
Overall, Packaging Corp of America’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Packaging Corp of America’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered