Global Warming Potential

• If no action is taken to reduce global carbon emissions, average temperatures are likely to rise by more than 2 degrees Celsius. This change will increase severe weather such as tropical storms, droughts and extreme heat waves and heavy precipitation. Stabilisation would require emissions to be at least 25% below current levels by 2050.
• Global warming potential is measured in terms of CO2 equivalents.
• As a responsible packaging producer, we need to be aware of and reduce the environmental impact of our products. We have therefore undertaken an in depth study measuring the CO2 emission of our complete range of bag-in-box products.

What is it? Global warming potential (GWP) or carbon footprinting is a measure of how much of a given mass of a green house gas (for example, CO2, methane, nitrous oxide) is estimated to contribute to global warming.

Why is it an issue? If no action is taken to reduce global carbon emissions, average temperatures are likely to rise by more than 2 degrees Celsius over the next 50 years. This change will increase severe weather such as tropical storms, droughts and extreme heat waves and heavy precipitation. Stabilisation would require emissions to be at least 25% below current levels by 2050.

How is it measured? Global warming potential is measured in terms of CO2 equivalents.