Our Bench-mark
Our Benchmark verification can be found on packs of all materials. This mark shows the company is on track with their Net Carbon Zero Commitment.
By choosing products with our mark, you are helping to reduce the amount of CO2e released from packaging.
What is CO2e?
CO2e is the term for describing different greenhouse gases.
For any quantity and type of greenhouse gas, CO2e signifies the amount of CO2 which would have the equivalent global warming impact.
Therefore it’s important to know how to distinguish the amount of damage packaging can do to the environment. Our mark gives you the tool to make an informed decision.
How much is too much?
Our programs tell us exact kilograms of CO2e each pack is releasing, but how do we understand what the weight means? The table below gives us an idea of what kind of numbers you should be looking for in different industries.
| CO2e Breakdown | Kilos |
| Material CO2e: | 2.281 |
| Ink CO2e: | 0.484 |
| Adhesive CO2e: | 0.206 |
| Direct Machine CO2e: | 0.008 |
| Indirect Machine CO2e: | 0.007 |
| Palletisation CO2e: | 0.042 |
| Storage CO2e: | 0.001 |
| Delivery CO2e: | 1.003 |
| Outsourcing CO2e: | 0 |
| Origination CO2e: | 0.006 |
| Other CO2e: | 0.001 |
| Total CO2e: | 4.039 |
“You can’t manage,
what you can’t measure.”
The CO2e values are generated from Benchmark software solutions.
The values shared are for illustration and are based on:
- IPCC methodology (GWP 100 years),
- IEA energy data for a specified location
- Scientific data from material source to port
- Benchmark mapping of the entire manufacturing process for a given volume.
To enable informed decisions:
- Benchmark provides the granular detail, accurate calculations, transparent flexible reporting
- Benchmark can audit the data annually & certify authenticity
- The on pack label is the evidence a brand is on track for carbon neutrality.
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