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Nampak

Nampak Limited, a leading packaging solutions provider, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the African continent. Founded in 1968, Nampak has established itself as a key player in the packaging industry, specialising in the manufacture of metal, glass, plastic, and paper products. The company is renowned for its innovative packaging solutions that cater to various sectors, including food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Nampak's commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in efficiency and environmental responsibility. With a diverse portfolio and a strong presence in major operational regions, Nampak continues to drive growth and set industry standards in packaging excellence.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Nampak's score of 42 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nampak's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nampak reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,326,000 kg CO2e, comprising 30,896,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 103,431,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2023, where emissions totalled about 139,428,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 32,194,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 107,234,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Nampak has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set long-term net-zero targets, aiming for a comprehensive reduction across all scopes by 2050. This commitment aligns with industry standards and reflects Nampak's dedication to sustainability within the containers and packaging sector. In previous years, Nampak's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were approximately 251,561,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, about 288,768,000 kg CO2e; in 2020, around 264,707,000 kg CO2e; and in 2019, emissions were approximately 0.0197 kg CO2e per million USD in revenue. The company has been actively working to improve its emissions intensity, particularly in its metal, plastic, and paper substrates. Nampak's ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions underscore its commitment to environmental stewardship and compliance with global climate initiatives.

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Scope 1
51,879,000
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Scope 2
212,828,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nampak's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low 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. Nampak is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Nampak 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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