Cascades Inc., commonly referred to as Cascades, is a leading player in the sustainable packaging and tissue products industry, headquartered in California. Founded in 1964, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with significant operations in Canada and the United States. Cascades is renowned for its innovative approach to recycling and eco-friendly manufacturing, offering a diverse range of products, including containerboard, tissue paper, and packaging solutions. Their commitment to sustainability sets them apart, as they utilise recycled materials to create high-quality products that meet the needs of environmentally conscious consumers. With a robust market position, Cascades has achieved numerous accolades for its sustainability efforts and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.
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In 2023, Cascades reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,133,370 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 279,137,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 1,922,647,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, resulting in a combined total of about 692,474,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2023 baseline. This commitment includes a specific target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from non-paper mills by 27.5% and from paper mills by 38.7% per metric ton of saleable products, both by 2030. Cascades has also pledged to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported by Cascades Inc. Overall, Cascades is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments to climate action.
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2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 527,078,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 584,557,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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