Ball
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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Ball's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ball Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,387,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 387,349,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 190,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 7,544,675,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,868,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 388,628,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 233,557,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 8,687,929,000 kg CO2e. Ball Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 16% by the same year. In terms of specific initiatives, Ball Corporation has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 emissions by 25% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, and its Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline by 2030. These targets reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. Overall, Ball Corporation's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a clear trajectory towards significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
