Rochester, NY–based Diamond Packaging has been named to USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This award, released in celebration of Earth Day, is presented by USA TODAY and Statista Inc., a leading global provider of market and consumer data.
The list recognizes U.S.-based companies that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per revenue) between 2021 and 2023 with publicly available emissions data and revenue of over $50m. Other considerations included tons of CO2 equivalents emitted, total emissions reduction, disclosure through CDP, and participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
“This recognition reinforces Diamond’s leadership in sustainable innovation and emissions reduction,” said Dennis Bacchetta, marketing director and founding member of Diamond’s Green Team. “As we look to 2025 and beyond, we remain committed to redefining what’s possible in sustainable packaging—through cutting-edge technology, energy-efficient production, and thoughtful design that meets the urgency of climate change.”
Diamond reported on its industry-leading greenbox sustainability initiative, the core of which represents a comprehensive approach to packaging that minimizes environmental impact throughout the supply chain. Through creative design, careful material selection, and best practices at the plant level, Diamond can minimize waste, reduce energy use and emissions, and increase efficiencies – all of which support a more sustainable use of resources and cultivate a positive emotional connection to the brand.
In 2007 Diamond committed to purchase clean, renewable wind energy for 100% of its electrical energy requirements, becoming one of the first U.S.-based folding carton suppliers to do so. Diamond purchases 8,400,000 kilowatt hours (kWhs) of renewable energy credits (RECs) annually, with the environmental benefit equivalent (source: EPA) to:
- Offsetting approximately 5,493 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year;
- The carbon sequestered by 7,099 acres of trees;
- Removing 1,325 passenger vehicles from the road.
