Ball
Ball Corporation, commonly referred to as Ball, is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1880, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in metal packaging for beverages, food, and household products, Ball is renowned for its innovative aluminium cans, which are lightweight, recyclable, and environmentally friendly. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in can manufacturing technology and a commitment to sustainability, positioning itself as a market leader in the packaging industry. With a focus on quality and sustainability, Ball Corporation continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for brands seeking reliable and eco-conscious packaging solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ball's score of 31 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ball's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ball Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,648,950 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 398,624,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 266,271,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 8,658,102,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, Ball aims for a 16% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their goals are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 380,670,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 924,596,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ball is committed to some 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.
