Packaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?

Follow progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing product recyclability and incorporating recycled content by major packaging companies.

Published Oct. 26, 2023 • Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Sustainability commitments have become a powerful force shaping the direction of packaging companies. Consumers, brands, investors and regulators are expected to continue driving this focus on ESG in manufacturing.

These goals cover a wide range of environmental concerns. In this tracker, Packaging Dive draws from manufacturers’ annual sustainability reports to show their progress on targets related to reducing emissions and transitioning to more sustainable materials. Companies often use different language or timeframes, which limits the ability for direct comparisons, but this resource can help track their progress year over year.

Packaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing? | Packaging Dive

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