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 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 represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 10,582,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 463,357,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,340,972,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 8,777,295,000 kg CO2e. Amcor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Near-term targets include a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033 from a 2022 baseline, and a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals further stipulate a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. 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 has made significant progress, achieving a 36% reduction in GHG emissions intensity compared to its 2006 baseline as of the end of FY20, indicating a strong trajectory towards its 2030 goal of a 60% reduction in emissions intensity across all scopes.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 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.
