Amcor plc, a global leader in packaging solutions, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1860, Amcor has evolved into a key player in the packaging industry, specialising in flexible and rigid packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable packaging, offering products that not only meet customer needs but also address environmental concerns. Amcor's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ambitious goals to make all its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. With a strong market position, Amcor has received numerous accolades for its contributions to packaging technology and sustainability, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global packaging landscape.
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In 2024, Amcor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,468,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 430,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,168,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 8,870,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a decrease from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 11,510,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar contributions from each scope. Amcor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Amcor plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Amcor's commitment to sustainable practices within the containers and packaging sector. The company is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and continues to work towards its environmental goals while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 369,875,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,217,174,000 | 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 | 7,210,747,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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