The cartonboard and folding carton industry has reduced its carbon footprint by 24% since 2018, averaging at 249 kgCO2e cradle-to-grave. ​

Through improved resource efficiencies and investments in renewable energy sources the fibre-based packaging industry has become a leader in climate impact reduction.​

Source: The Carbon Footprint of Carton Packaging 2023 study, carried out by RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden); https://www.procarton.com/media-section/publications/​

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Cepi, Pro Carton – The association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment , EUROPEAN ORGANISATION OF THE SAWMILL INDUSTRY and EPIS