Ds Smith
Ds Smith Plc, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, is headquartered in London, UK, with significant operations across Europe and North America. Founded in 1940, the company has evolved from a small paper manufacturer into a global powerhouse in the packaging industry, focusing on innovative and environmentally friendly products. Specialising in corrugated packaging, paper products, and recycling services, Ds Smith stands out for its commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. The company’s unique approach combines design expertise with advanced technology, ensuring that its packaging solutions meet the diverse needs of various sectors, including consumer goods, e-commerce, and industrial markets. With a strong market position, Ds Smith has received numerous accolades for its sustainability initiatives and innovative designs, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their packaging strategies while minimising environmental impact.
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.
Industry Average
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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.
Ds Smith's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, DS Smith reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7.39 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1.54 million tonnes from Scope 1, 0.83 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 5.02 million tonnes from Scope 3. This represents a commitment to reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. The company has set ambitious targets, including ensuring that 76% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2027. DS Smith's long-term goal includes achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect DS Smith's proactive approach to addressing climate change, particularly in the forest and paper products sector. The company has been actively working to improve its sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint, demonstrating a clear commitment to environmental responsibility.
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Add to project2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
