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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Amcor reported total greenhouse gas 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 marked a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 11,510,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar contributions from each scope. Amcor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in GHG emissions intensity by 2030 compared to a 2006 baseline. As of the end of FY2020, they had achieved a 36% reduction towards this goal. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes specific near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by FY2033, both measured from a FY2022 baseline. These targets align with science-based criteria, ensuring that Amcor's efforts contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is headquartered in Switzerland and operates within the containers and packaging sector, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 385,000,000 | 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 | 1,161,000,000 | 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 | 7,255,000,000 | 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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Amcor is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
