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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ardagh's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Ardagh's score of 25 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ardagh's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ardagh Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,862,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,866,237,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,262,007,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 2,293,285,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,079,987,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 580,167,000 kg CO2e). In 2021, Ardagh's total emissions were about 3,107,987,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,818,014,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 1,224,857,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 2,248,019,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions reported, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Ardagh. The company has not committed to any science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their sustainability strategy. Ardagh's headquarters is located in Luxembourg (LU), and the company operates on a global scale, reflecting its substantial impact on carbon emissions within the packaging industry.

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Scope 1
2,450,837,000
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Scope 2
1,065,594,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
4,518,414,000
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ardagh's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Ardagh is headquartered in LU, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ardagh is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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