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 34 is higher than 96% 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 9,652,633,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,997,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2,326,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 9,652,633,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses emissions from the entire value chain. Over the years, Smurfit Westrock has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2015 to 2023, the company has achieved a notable decrease in total emissions, dropping from approximately 11,856,816,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the current figure. This represents a reduction of about 2,204,183,000 kg CO2e over the eight-year period. Despite these reductions, Smurfit Westrock has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or formal climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has shown a gradual decline, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within its operations.
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Get Started| 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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