Why CDP Matters and What It Means for Plastipak
Jan 20, 2026
Why CDP Matters and What It Means for Plastipak
Carbon Disclosure Project, also known as CDP is a global nonprofit that helps businesses assess and improve their environmental performance. Each year, organizations receive a score based on the actions they take to address climate change, water security, and other environmental impacts. For companies participating in CDP, it is a trusted framework for measuring progress and identifying opportunities for improvement.
At Plastipak, sustainability is at the core of what we do. From sustainable packaging and recycling innovation to reducing our environmental footprint, we take intentional steps to support a more sustainable future for our customers, suppliers, and communities. Our participation in CDP reflects this commitment and reinforces the transparency that guides our approach.
How Plastipak Engages with CDP
Plastipak is one of nearly 25,000 companies that voluntarily disclose their environmental actions each year through CDP. By reporting through this respected system, we demonstrate accountability in how we manage climate related risks, water usage, and resource conservation.
As a privately held company, Plastipak’s CDP disclosure is private. Consequently, the highest score available for our reporting category is a ‘B’. This distinction ensures our results are viewed within the appropriate context and benchmarked against comparable organizations.
Our CDP Scores This Year
Why This Matters
Our CDP scores matter because they show Plastipak is taking the right actions when it comes to sustainability for our brands, suppliers, and associates. CDP provides a clear, credible way to measure our impact and evaluate where we can continue to grow.
Maintaining strong performance in CDP reinforces trust with our partners and demonstrates our commitment to responsible operations.
What Drives Our Progress
Our scores reflect the real work happening across our global operations. Initiatives that support our performance include:
Investing
In renewable energy to reduce our carbon footprint
Expanding
Recycling capabilities, including the increased use of rPET and rHDPE
Reducing
Waste through operational efficiencies and resource management
Monitoring
Water usage and conducting annual water risk assessments
Implementing
Operation Clean Sweep standards to prevent resin loss in the environment
These actions support our People, Product, and Planet pillars and demonstrate Plastipak’s ongoing commitment to operating responsibly and innovatively.
Learn more about our initiatives in our 2024 Sustainability Report
About Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries. Plastipak is also a leading recycler of rigid plastic packaging, producing food-grade post-consumer recycled resin for inclusion in new packaging. Plastipak operates more than 40 sites in the United States, South America and Europe, with a total of over 6,500 employees. Its customers include some of the world’s most respected and recognized consumer brands. Plastipak is also a leading innovator in the packaging industry, holding more than 420 United States patents for its state-of-the-art package designs and manufacturing processes. In addition, Plastipak licenses various packaging technologies around the world. Plastipak was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. Additional information about Plastipak can be found at www.plastipak.com.
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