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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Silgan Containers'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.

22

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Silgan Containers's score of 22 is higher than 59% 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 2022, Silgan Containers reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 3,484,335,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 75,988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 151,885,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, approximately 3,256,462,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,649,019,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (about 177,723,000 kg CO2e). Other significant categories include upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 78,482,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (around 126,281,000 kg CO2e). Despite the extensive emissions data, Silgan Containers has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. As a leading player in the packaging industry, the company is positioned to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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2022
Scope 1
75,988,000
Scope 2
151,885,000
Scope 3
3,484,335,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Silgan Containers'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. Silgan Containers is headquartered in US, 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.

Silgan Containers is not committed to any 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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