Amcor
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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Amcor's score of 64 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Amcor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Amcor reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,510,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 430,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,168,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 8,870,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. Amcor has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2030, compared to a 2006 baseline. As of the end of FY2020, they had achieved a 36% reduction, indicating significant progress towards this goal. Furthermore, in January 2022, Amcor committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, aligning with science-based targets. For the near term, Amcor aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by FY2033 from a FY2022 baseline, while also targeting a 32.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, further demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and climate action. Amcor's headquarters is located in Switzerland, and their initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the packaging industry.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,035,690,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,802,375,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,929,408,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Amcor is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
