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Ball

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Ball Corporation, a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1880, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the metal packaging industry, particularly in beverage cans and food containers. With major operational regions across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Ball Corporation is renowned for its innovative approach to packaging. The company’s core products include aluminium beverage cans and metal food containers, distinguished by their lightweight design and recyclability, which align with growing environmental concerns. Ball Corporation has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable manufacturing practices and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions. As a market leader, Ball continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for brands seeking eco-friendly packaging solutions.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Ball's score of 62 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ball's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ball Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,544,675,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (387,349,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (190,200,000 kg CO2e), and a significant Scope 3 contribution (7,544,675,000 kg CO2e). This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 388,628,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 233,557,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Ball Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using a 2017 baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 16% by the same year. The company has also established specific targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, including a 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a 2021 baseline and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with global climate goals. Overall, Ball Corporation's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear pathway towards significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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924,596,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ball's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Ball is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ball 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.

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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