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Silgan Containers

Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer in the metal container industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality metal containers for food and beverage products. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, Silgan Containers is renowned for its innovative packaging solutions that enhance product freshness and safety. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of metal cans and closures, distinguished by their durability and sustainability. Silgan Containers has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly packaging technologies, positioning itself as a market leader. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Silgan Containers continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for brands worldwide.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Silgan Containers's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Silgan Containers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Silgan Containers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,740,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 105,142,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 58,706,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3,690,675,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 2,708,603,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 183,567,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company’s total emissions were approximately 3,484,335,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 151,885,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 75,988,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 3,256,462,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on upstream activities. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Silgan Containers. The company has not specified any science-based targets or commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, which is critical in the context of global climate initiatives. As a leading player in the packaging industry, Silgan Containers' emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing sustainability and climate impact within its operations.

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Scope 1
121,502,000
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Scope 2
135,312,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Silgan Containers's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal 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. This request for Silgan Containers is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Silgan Containers is not participating in any 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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