SMURFIT Westrock Plc
SMURFIT Westrock Plc, a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in Slovakia (SK) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded through the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, the company has established itself as a key provider of sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on corrugated containers and paper-based products. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, SMURFIT Westrock offers a diverse range of products, including custom packaging solutions that cater to various industries. The company is recognised for its advanced manufacturing processes and eco-friendly practices, positioning it as a market leader in sustainable packaging. Notable achievements include significant contributions to reducing carbon footprints and enhancing recycling efforts, solidifying its reputation as a responsible industry leader.
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SMURFIT Westrock Plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Smurfit Westrock Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,674,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 5,674,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,746,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled around 9,452,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 2,333,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 3,172,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,997,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,327,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 9,653,000,000 kg CO2e. Smurfit Westrock has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in fossil fuel emissions intensity by 2030 from a 2005 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. They are also working towards achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has approved their targets as consistent with the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to well below 2°C.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,411,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,968,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,399,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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