Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit WestRock, a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Formed from the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, the company has established itself as a key provider of sustainable packaging solutions since its inception. Specialising in corrugated containers, paperboard, and innovative packaging designs, Smurfit WestRock is committed to sustainability and efficiency, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and production processes, reinforcing its position as a market leader. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, Smurfit WestRock continues to drive innovation and excellence in the packaging sector.
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Smurfit Westrock's score of 42 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Smurfit Westrock's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Smurfit Westrock reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,997,083 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,326,787 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 8,323,870 kg CO2e for these scopes. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 9,652,633 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation. Smurfit Westrock has set a validated science-based target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target encompasses both absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, which include significant categories such as upstream and downstream transportation and end-of-life treatment of sold products. The commitment aligns with industry standards aimed at limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Over recent years, Smurfit Westrock has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 showing a downward trend from approximately 6,967,492 kg CO2e in 2015 to the latest figures in 2023. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency in the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,967,492,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,889,324,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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