Across all substrates, companies are working toward self-imposed sustainability targets with common aims to reduce direct and indirect emissions, and enhance the circularity products amid mounting regulatory and consumer pressures.

So far in 2023, numerous major manufacturers have shared how they’re tracking on long-term goals related to greenhouse gas emissions, electricity and water consumption, average levels of recycled content and more. They’ve also share what’s ahead in terms of improving procurement practices, upgrading old infrastructure, working with partners to increase the supply of recycled material, or other strategies.