Tetra Pak is indicating a significant transformation in its approach to global food production support, announcing a reduction of one-third in value-chain greenhouse gas emissions and outlining how this achievement is influencing its long-term strategic direction.
The statistics revealed in its FY25 Sustainability Report indicate a 34% decrease in emissions throughout the value chain since 2019, alongside a remarkable 56% reduction within its own operations, bolstered by a commitment to 97% renewable energy sources.
The company positions these reductions not simply as a singular achievement in climate action but as a crucial element in developing a more resilient food system. By significantly decreasing emissions, Tetra Pak contends that it is mitigating risks associated with climate change that increasingly threaten supply chains, raw material availability, and the continuity of production.
President and CEO Adolfo Orive noted that this progress signals a purposeful change in strategic priorities.
“Feeding a growing global population is becoming ever more complex as environmental risks intensify,” he stated. “With clear, measurable targets in place, 2025 marked a year of tangible progress, including passing the milestone of a one-third reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain.”
A key advancement in 2025 was the establishment of a comprehensive assessment framework focused on climate and nature-related risks and opportunities. This tool is now steering investment decisions and pinpointing where the company can enhance resilience within its operations and supply chain. Additionally, Tetra Pak updated its Approach to Nature framework, introducing new targets to address emerging industry risks and expectations.
For manufacturers, the report outlines various initiatives aimed at reducing utility, material, and energy usage. A total cost of ownership philosophy has been integrated into equipment development, motivating customers to consider lifecycle impacts rather than just initial costs. This approach was highlighted by the introduction of Tetra Pak Factory OS, a digital platform designed to assist producers in quickly identifying losses and inefficiencies.
Furthermore, Tetra Pak expanded its global innovation network with the opening of new centers in France, Thailand, and Sweden. These facilities provide customers with controlled settings to test product formulations, pilot new processing technologies, and develop products with a reduced environmental footprint.
Tetra Pak asserts that it remains committed to achieving its long-term climate objectives: a 46% decrease in value-chain emissions by 2030, 100% renewable electricity by the same year, and net-zero emissions by 2050.
The report also outlines broader advancements, including a €100 million investment in packaging research and development that resulted in the creation of the world’s first paper barrier for juice cartons, boasting a carbon footprint 43% lower than traditional aluminum-foil aseptic packaging.
The company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with UNIDO during COP30 to expedite decarbonization efforts across food systems, broadened school feeding initiatives to serve 68 million children, and more than doubled the land undergoing restoration through the Araucaria Conservation Project.
