Transcontinental Inc

Common Name
Transcontinental
Country
Canada
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Employees
7,600
Ticker
TCL.A
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Transcontinental Inc. is a leading print and flexible packaging company operating primarily in North America. The company excels in providing high-quality printing solutions and is one of the largest ...

Transcontinental's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Transcontinental 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).

However, Transcontinental has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Transcontinental's CSR Report 2024
a. Transcontinental's CSR Report 2024

Insights into Transcontinental's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Transcontinental amounted to 143,196 metric 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 Transcontinental decreased by 20.92%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Transcontinental's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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What are Transcontinental's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Transcontinental were 65,784 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Transcontinental reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Transcontinental's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Transcontinental's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Transcontinental's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Transcontinental reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77,412 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Transcontinental reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Transcontinental's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 16.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Transcontinental's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 21.2% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Transcontinental use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Transcontinental's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Transcontinental's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Transcontinental reported 958,786 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Transcontinental includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Transcontinental's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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What are Transcontinental's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Transcontinental reported total Scope 3 emissions of 958,786 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Transcontinental reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Transcontinental's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 11.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

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

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

In 2024, Transcontinental reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,784 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,020 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 32.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Transcontinental's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000100,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CSTMOroraYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,257,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,376Scope 1 Intensity: 913.55 tCO2e/$MTaiwan Hon Chuan EnterpriseYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,062 tCO2eRevenue: $M 861Scope 1 Intensity: 23.30 tCO2e/$MSCG PackagingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,478,086 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,867Scope 1 Intensity: 899.36 tCO2e/$MInternational PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,619Scope 1 Intensity: 336.54 tCO2e/$MVidralaYear: 2024Scope 1: 919,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,656Scope 1 Intensity: 555.12 tCO2e/$MSonoco ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 637,605 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,305Scope 1 Intensity: 120.18 tCO2e/$MGreifYear: 2023Scope 1: 656,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,219Scope 1 Intensity: 125.70 tCO2e/$MElopakYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,379 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,259Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MCCCabkaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 189Scope 1 Intensity: 20.68 tCO2e/$MVetropack HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 528,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 930Scope 1 Intensity: 568.55 tCO2e/$MCCL IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 153,340 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,037Scope 1 Intensity: 30.45 tCO2e/$MSSSmurfit WestRockYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,674,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,109Scope 1 Intensity: 268.80 tCO2e/$MTTTon Yi IndustrialYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,369Scope 1 Intensity: 53.21 tCO2e/$MYunnan Energy New MaterialYear: 2023Scope 1: 319,036 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,694Scope 1 Intensity: 188.29 tCO2e/$MHexagon CompositesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 428Scope 1 Intensity: 6.16 tCO2e/$MAvery DennisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 238,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,756Scope 1 Intensity: 27.18 tCO2e/$MPackaging Corp of AmericaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,720,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,802Scope 1 Intensity: 220.45 tCO2e/$MSIG GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,270Scope 1 Intensity: 6.15 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MVeralliaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,166,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,596Scope 1 Intensity: 602.26 tCO2e/$MSealed AirYear: 2023Scope 1: 124,142 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,489Scope 1 Intensity: 22.62 tCO2e/$MArdagh Metal PackagingYear: 2023Scope 1: 165,020 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,812Scope 1 Intensity: 34.29 tCO2e/$MTranscontinentalYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,784 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,020Scope 1 Intensity: 32.56 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Transcontinental reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 32.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 86.7 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, Transcontinental ranked 10 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Transcontinental is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Transcontinental's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Transcontinental reported a total carbon footprint of 1,101,982 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.52% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Transcontinental's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.02%. a

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