Ardagh
Ardagh Group, a leading global supplier of sustainable packaging solutions, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and South America. Founded in 1932, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability within the packaging industry. Specialising in metal and glass packaging, Ardagh Group offers a diverse range of products that cater to the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. Their commitment to sustainability sets them apart, as they focus on recyclable materials and energy-efficient production processes. With a strong market position, Ardagh Group is recognised for its high-quality packaging solutions and has received numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives.
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Ardagh's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Ardagh Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 2,866,237,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,262,007,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reached about 2,293,285,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, Ardagh's emissions included approximately 415,817,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 71,945,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Ardagh has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 12.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, Ardagh is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the UN and the Paris Climate Agreement. Overall, Ardagh's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility, positioning the company as a leader in the packaging industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,450,837,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,065,594,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,518,414,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ardagh is not participating in any 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.
