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Ball

Ball Corporation, a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1880, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the metal packaging industry, particularly in beverage cans and food containers. With major operational regions across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Ball Corporation is renowned for its innovative approach to packaging. The company’s core products include aluminium beverage cans and metal food containers, distinguished by their lightweight design and recyclability, which align with growing environmental concerns. Ball Corporation has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable manufacturing practices and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions. As a market leader, Ball continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for brands seeking eco-friendly packaging solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ball's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Ball's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ball's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Ball Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,788,552,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 419,042,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 366,410,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 11,288,156,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions significantly. By 2030, Ball aims to achieve a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2017 baseline, while also targeting a 16% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same period. Additionally, Ball has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company is also working towards achieving net zero emissions across its entire value chain before 2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Ball's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 2
924,596,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ball's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ball is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ball is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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