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Ardagh Metal Packaging Sustainability Profile

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Ardagh Metal Packaging, a leading player in the metal packaging industry, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and South America. Founded in 2017, the company emerged from the merger of Ardagh Group's metal packaging division and the American company, Ball Corporation's metal beverage can business, marking a significant milestone in the sector. Specialising in the production of sustainable metal packaging solutions, Ardagh Metal Packaging offers a diverse range of products, including aluminium and steel cans for beverages and food. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, as they focus on creating lightweight, recyclable packaging that meets the evolving needs of consumers and brands alike. With a strong market position, Ardagh is recognised for its dedication to quality and environmental responsibility, making it a preferred choice for many global brands.

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Ardagh Metal Packaging's score of 74 is higher than 85% 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 Metal Packaging's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ardagh Metal Packaging, headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,213,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 157,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 196,744,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,132,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services (1,931,416,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Ardagh is targeting a 12.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In a long-term commitment, Ardagh Metal Packaging has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. The emissions data reported is cascaded from the parent company, Ardagh Group S.A., reflecting the company's integrated sustainability strategy across its operations.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
3,142,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Ardagh Metal Packaging's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ardagh Metal Packaging's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ardagh Metal Packaging's Location?

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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. This request for Ardagh Metal Packaging is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ardagh Metal Packaging's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ardagh Metal Packaging's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 14% last year and decreased by approximately 32% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 91% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
91%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Ardagh Metal Packaging's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Ardagh Metal Packaging has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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