Dow and Amcor collaborate to bring low-carbon polyethylene packaging to brands and retailers

Dow and Amcor have announced a strategic collaboration to help brands and retailers adopt low-carbon packaging solutions, specifically using low-carbon polyethylene. The partnership aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions, which often make up the largest share of a company's carbon footprint, by providing drop-in packaging materials that meet existing performance standards. They will use a Carbon Footprint Ledger methodology aligned with ISO 14067 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Standard to give customers verified carbon footprint data. The collaboration connects Dow's materials science and low-carbon PE expertise with Amcor's packaging innovation and global manufacturing reach. The goal is to create clearer demand signals and reduce adoption risk for companies looking to meet climate targets without major redesigns or infrastructure changes. This is a practical example of how value-chain cooperation can address hard-to-abate emissions in packaging.