Femme StaffThe Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an international non-profit organisation that promotes environmental transparency by encouraging organisations to disclose their environmental impact. It is highly recognised for its structured approach, broad participation, and strong support from the investment community. The CDP assesses data from over 22,000 companies, ranking them on their transparency, tangible action and environmental leadership. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2024 climate change questionnaires, Tetra Pak was among the small number of companies that achieved an ‘A’ score, which it has done for the fourth time in five years.
The World Meteorological Organisation warns that climate change is playing out before our eyes, with extreme weather, rising sea levels and melting ice all driven by record-breaking greenhouse gas (GHG) levels1 . Approximately one-third of these GHG emissions result from inefficient food systems. Tetra Pak recognises the urgent action required to address this interdependency and drive the transformation of food systems, using its unique position as an end-to-end food processing and packaging supplier.
Tetra Pak collaborates with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. By 2023, it cut total emissions by 20% from 2019 levels, reducing operational emissions by 47%, upstream by 21%, and downstream by 17%.
The Carbon Disclosure Project, a non-profit CDP has recognized Tetra Pak for its leadership in corporate transparency and climate change performance, securing it a place on the annual ‘A List.’
Francesca Priora, Vice President Climate & Nature, Tetra Pak, said: “Food processing and packaging play a vital role in transforming global food systems. For over 70 years, our technology has helped provide food access, reduce food waste, enhance food safety, and extend shelf life – even in the most remote areas. But our work doesn’t stop there; we are steadfast in our commitment to driving down carbon emissions and reducing environmental impact.
“As a leader in our industry, we have a unique opportunity to influence and support stakeholders across the value chain. This is why the transparency promoted by CDP is so essential. Our commitment to reducing environmental impact closely aligns with our goals in climate action, circularity, social sustainability, and food systems. We take pride in earning a spot on the CDP A List once again and look forward to advancing this journey.”
The company also reported on forests and, for the second year, water security. Recording an ‘A-‘ score in both categories cemented Tetra Pak’s inclusion in the CDP leadership band once again.
How are companies scored?
The CDP asks companies to disclose data on the impact their business activities have on environmental issues or themes such as climate change, deforestation and water security. CDP allocates scores from A to D- based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness of environmental issues, management methods, and progress toward environmental leadership. It marks those who don’t disclose or provide insufficient information with an F.
The CDP updates its environmental leadership criteria based on emerging science, stakeholder feedback, and growing transparency. Companies must continuously improve, as each year’s scoring relies on reassessment and new disclosures.
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