How Procter & Gamble Plans Net Zero Emissions by 2040

Highlights

• Procter & Gamble aims for net zero emissions by 2040, covering its full supply chain from raw material sourcing to retailer operations.
• P&G’s 2030 targets include 65% emission cuts, 100% renewable electricity, recyclable packaging, and halved petroleum plastic use.
• Through innovation, supplier programmes, and sustainable products like Tide and Ariel, P&G is helping consumers and industries lower their carbon footprint.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has set an ambitious goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

This means the company aims to completely balance the emissions it produces with actions that remove an equal amount from the atmosphere. Its plan covers the entire supply chain—from how raw materials are sourced to how products reach retailers.

To achieve this, P&G has introduced science-based targets for 2030. These include cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% compared to 2010, making all packaging recyclable or reusable, reducing the use of petroleum-based plastics by 50% (from a 2017 baseline), and moving to 100% renewable electricity across its operations.

Read More: The Global Net Zero Movement: How Countries Are (and Aren’t) Getting There

These mid-term targets are meant to keep the company on track for its longer-term 2040 commitment.

In 2023, P&G launched the Climate Unlock Programme, a support system for suppliers. The programme provides educational resources and planning tools to help suppliers track emissions and move towards net zero. This is based on insights from the Manufacture 2030 decarbonisation programme and shows how P&G is trying to influence climate action beyond its own operations.

P&G is also focusing on collaboration and innovation. Through its Supply 3.0 strategy, it is combining automation, data, sustainability, and people to build efficient and low-carbon supply chains. The company works with partners in the private sector, governments, and non-profits to make wider changes in energy and transportation systems, recognising that climate change requires industry-wide solutions.

For consumers, P&G is embedding sustainability into its products and daily use. For example, Tide and Ariel detergents encourage cold-water washing, which reduces energy use and cuts household emissions. The company believes its products can help customers reduce their environmental footprint while still delivering high performance.

Also Read: Climate Technology: The Path to Net Zero and Sustainability

On the whole, P&G is tackling climate change on three levels: reducing its own environmental impact, helping consumers cut emissions through product choices, and driving industry-wide improvements with scalable solutions.

Its efforts show how a large global company can use procurement, supply chains, and innovation to move towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Source: Procurement Magazine