Tetra Pak cuts value chain emissions by 25%, accelerates towards net-zero goals

SWITZERLAND — Tetra Pak has reported a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain since 2019, as revealed in its full-year 2024 Sustainability Report.

The achievement marks a five-point improvement over the previous year and reflects the company’s intensifying efforts to decarbonize food and beverage packaging and production.

Within its own operations, Tetra Pak has slashed GHG emissions by 54% compared to 2019 and now sources 94% of its energy from renewable sources—firmly positioning the company to achieve net-zero emissions in operations by 2030.

Adolfo Orive, President & CEO of Tetra Pak, underlined the urgency of sustainable transformation in food systems.

“By 2050, the global population is expected to hit 10 billion, driving a 60% surge in food demand. Yet food systems already contribute over a third of global GHG emissions,” he said.

“At Tetra Pak, we’re addressing this challenge head-on, advancing sustainable food systems while cutting climate impacts and improving livelihoods.”

The company remains on track to meet its 2030 target of a 46% reduction in value chain emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) and has set its sights on full net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.

Tetra Pak credits much of its recent progress to innovations in resource-efficient equipment, factory optimisation, and low-carbon packaging.

One standout example is the Tetra Pak Tubular Heat Exchanger, launched in 2024. Featuring patent-pending Q corrugation technology, the design reduces pressure drop by 40%, enabling up to 40% energy savings in food processing applications, such as strealization and pasteurization.

Tetra Pak also reported a 13% year-on-year drop in GHG emissions from ambient dairy lines, and a 42% reduction since 2019.

Beyond its climate goals, Tetra Pak’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights several broader achievements that reflect the company’s commitment to inclusive, long-term sustainability.

One of the most impactful social initiatives has been its support for school feeding programmes. In 2024, Tetra Pak helped deliver milk and other nutritious beverages to 66 million children across 49 countries.

This effort not only improves child nutrition but also supports school attendance and learning outcomes in vulnerable communities.

Tetra Pak also made significant strides in supporting smallholder dairy farmers. Through its 29 Dairy Hubs around the world, the company worked with 84,000 farmers, helping them increase income stability and strengthen their integration into formal dairy supply chains.

This initiative enhances both rural livelihoods and the reliability of raw milk supplies for local processors.

Innovation remained a major focus, with €100 million invested in research and development aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of its packaging.

This investment led to key breakthroughs such as the development of recycled polymer caps and the launch of the Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf, a carton with a paper-based barrier that maintains food safety while reducing dependence on fossil-based materials.

Additionally, Tetra Pak rolled out its award-winning Approach to Nature framework. This initiative outlines specific actions and over 20 measurable targets to halt and reverse nature loss.

It supports ecosystem restoration, strengthens water security, and deepens the company’s engagement with environmental stewardship across its value chain.

Tetra Pak says it continues to engage over 150 suppliers through its “Join Us in Protecting the Planet” initiative, reinforcing a collaborative approach to sustainability transformation across the packaging industry.

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