SBTi approves Trivium’s sustainability goals
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Trivium Packaging‘s net‑zero target, confirming that Trivium’s long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals are consistent with a 1.5°C pathway and the global objective to reach net‑zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
“SBTi approval gives our teams and partners confidence in our commitment to decarbonisation,” said Michael Mapes, Trivium’s chief executive officer. “We’ll continue to focus on sustainable sourcing, increasing our use of renewable electricity, prioritising ecodesign, and minimising our energy consumption while enhancing efficiency. We’ll also be transparent about our progress every year.”
What was approved (Net-Zero Target)
- Trivium Packaging commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Long‑term target (by 2050 from a 2020 base year)
- To reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
- To reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90.0% within the same timeframe.
How Trivium will deliver (examples of decarbonisation levers)
To achieve its net-zero target, Trivium’s execution remains focused on key levers: sustainable sourcing, increasing renewable electricity, prioritising ecodesign, minimising energy consumption and enhancing efficiency.
Progress until December 2024 versus 2020
Trivium reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 31% since 2020. For Scope 3, it has reduced emissions by 19% since 2020. Triuvim also retained EcoVadis Platinum and CDP A List recognition, further strengthening the foundation for the company’s SBTi-approved pathway.
Governance & transparency
Trivium will report annually on progress and maintain third-party assurance via its annual sustainability report.
