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Crown Holdings, Inc., commonly known as Crown, is a leading global provider of aluminium and aluminium products, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1892, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Specialising in the production of innovative packaging solutions, Crown's core offerings include aluminium cans, closures, and other related products that stand out for their sustainability and design excellence. With a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, Crown Holdings has positioned itself as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in product development and operational efficiency. The company continues to set industry standards, making it a pivotal player in the aluminium sector.
69
DitchCarbon score
+51 vs industry average
Crown Holdings’s score of 69 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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Industry Intensity
Very High
Aluminum Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.089
20182025
The Aluminum Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 3
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Crown Holdings's reported carbon emissions
Crown Holdings, a US-based company in the Aluminium and aluminium products industry, reported its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2025 as approximately 11.2 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 579 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 387 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and 10.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, with a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions stemming from purchased goods and services, which were 8.5 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Crown Holdings' total emissions were approximately 11.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 563 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 463 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10.6 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, their emissions included approximately 613 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 566 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 11.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. For 2021, the company reported approximately 545 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 598 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, emissions were around 490 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 694 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Back in 2019, Crown Holdings' total emissions were approximately 15 billion kg CO2e, with about 532 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 846 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Crown Holdings has made significant climate commitments, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Crown Holdings aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions (from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products) by 2050, also from a 2019 base year. The company is also committed to sourcing 75% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2040, in line with its SBTi GHG goals. Crown Holdings is a signatory of The Climate Pledge. All emissions data and reduction initiatives are directly reported by Crown Holdings, Inc. and are not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Crown Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Crown Holdings, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* *The target boundary include…
At risk50%
2050
90% reduction in all scopes
Crown Holdings, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportat…
Behind target90%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Crown Holdings, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* *The target boundary include…
Behind target50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crown Holdings’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Crown Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11.2 billion kg CO2e for 2025. The largest portion, roughly 10.3 billion kg CO2e, comes from Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions were about 579 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 387 million kg CO2e. This breakdown highlights the significant impact of the company's value chain on its overall carbon footprint, a critical factor for stakeholders assessing its environmental performance in the aluminium and aluminium products sector.
Data year: 2025
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