Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  May 24, 2024

ODP Lowers Emissions by 36%, Receives SBTi Approval

The ODP Corporation achieved a 36% reduction in GHG emissions since 2019 for Scopes 1 and 2 and a 21% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

A provider of products and services through a business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform, the company also calculated its full scope of GHG inventory for the second year, which helped it set science-based targets and have them validated by SBTi.

ODP’s 2030 goal is to reach a 46.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 from a 2019 base year.

As detailed in its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, the company’s Scope 3 2030 goal is to achieve a 55% reduction per unit in GHG emissions from downstream transportation and use of sold products. It also published that 75% of suppliers by spend will have science-based emissions targets by 2027.

"I am excited to share our accomplishments and vision in our latest report for our People, Planet, and Prosperity — our triple bottom line approach to sustainability — with a strong focus on our 5C Culture," said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer for The ODP Corporation, in a statement. "We're proud of our progress toward our sustainability commitments and goals and we will continue working toward creating a sustainable future for our company, our communities, and our planet."