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Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft

Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) is a prominent player in the packaging industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1853, SIG has evolved into a global leader, specialising in innovative packaging solutions for liquid food products. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for major brands. SIG's core offerings include aseptic packaging systems and filling machines, renowned for their sustainability and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and production processes. As a pioneer in the industry, SIG is committed to reducing environmental impact while delivering high-quality products. With a robust market position, SIG continues to set benchmarks in packaging technology, making it a preferred choice for customers worldwide.

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How does Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft'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.

79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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

Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft's score of 79 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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Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from SIG Group AG

In 2023, Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,920,500,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 21,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,899,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (1,153,343,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (268,482,000 kg CO2e). SIG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a base year of 2020. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 51.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per litre packed by the same year. Additionally, SIG is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. The company has also established interim targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, and a long-term goal of reducing these emissions by 90% by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflect SIG's commitment to maintaining global warming below 1.5°C. Overall, SIG's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a leader in the packaging industry.

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Scope 1
99,450,000
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Scope 2
98,319,000
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000,000
Scope 3
1,381,369,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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