Multinational plastics leader fast-tracks decarbonization goals

A leading multinational plastics manufacturer had a bold vision: cut 53,000 metric tons of CO₂ by 2030 to meet its corporate GHG emissions target. Achieving that goal across a sprawling portfolio of aging facilities, without slowing down operations or tying up capital to carry out those upgrades posed a significant challenge.

The company needed more than funding, it required an infrastructure monetization partner that could execute fast, deliver measurable outcomes, and scale impact across borders.

The plastics manufacturer chose to partner with Redaptive for our ability to accelerate sustainability goals across multiple sites with tailored, zero-capital financing. Our team conducted detailed on-site assessments across 16 facilities, identifying over 100 energy efficiency opportunities, including advanced lighting upgrades, mechanical system optimizations, solar installations, and process equipment improvements.

Redaptive provided $12 million in project financing and began to execute the infrastructure modernization  projects, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. This financing model allowed the manufacturer to preserve its CapEx budget while making critical infrastructure upgrades that would support its 2030 goal.

Within the first year, the company achieved $700,000 in OpEx  savings and had already eliminated 7,000 metric tons of CO₂. The savings were reinvested into other efficiency projects, further accelerating progress. Ultimately, these efforts resulted in net OpEx savings of $300,000.

Building on these initial successes, Redaptive is now evaluating the rest of the company’s U.S. portfolio and expanding sustainability initiatives into its European sites. This ensures the plastics manufacturer progresses toward its 2030 GHG emissions goal and continues to lead the way in environmental stewardship and operational efficiency on a global scale.