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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ball'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.

57

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 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Ball's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ball Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 622,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. This includes 388,628,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 233,557,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, Ball Corporation is committed to a 16% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of activities including purchased goods and services, business travel, and waste generated in operations, also from a 2017 baseline. Ball's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change within the containers and packaging sector. The company has disclosed emissions across multiple scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. These commitments align with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing Ball's dedication to sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
380,670,000
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Scope 2
924,596,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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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. Ball's primary industry is Paper and paper products, 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. Ball is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating 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.

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.

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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