PKG · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

ESG and sustainability

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA · 2026-11-05 · Importance 25 · Surprise 42

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, PCA recorded charges that included write-offs of expenditures related to sustainability and renewable-energy projects. The write-offs followed the company’s decision to defer a specific carbon-capture initiative. The filing does not provide the amount of the project-specific write-off or a revised implementation timeframe.

Key facts

• PCA wrote off $6.2 million and $23.1 million in charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, including expenditures for sustainability and renewable-energy projects, after deciding to defer a specific carbon-capture initiative. source
• PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA faces risks from governmental, legislative, or regulatory actions or requirements, particularly concerning environmental or tax matters or trade policy. source