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Ds Smith

Ds Smith, officially known as DS Smith Plc, is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1940, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across Europe and North America. Operating primarily in the packaging industry, Ds Smith focuses on innovative corrugated packaging, paper products, and recycling services. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, Ds Smith offers unique, eco-friendly packaging solutions that cater to various sectors, including consumer goods, e-commerce, and industrial markets. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being a key player in the circular economy, which enhances its market position. With a dedication to reducing environmental impact, Ds Smith continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking sustainable packaging alternatives.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ds Smith'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.

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

Ds Smith's score of 62 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Ds Smith's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DS Smith reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,391,418,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,542,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 833,759,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, DS Smith is committed to ensuring that 76% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2027. This commitment includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. DS Smith's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the targets necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
1,183,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
573,000,000
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 3
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-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ds Smith'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. Ds Smith is headquartered in GB, 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.

Ds Smith 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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