Silgan Containers

Silgan Containers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Silgan Containers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.7 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 105.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 58.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 3.7 billion kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 2.7 billion kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 3.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 151.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 75.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 3.3 billion kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Silgan Containers, a current subsidiary of Silgan Holdings Inc., has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Silgan Holdings Inc., reflecting its broader corporate climate strategy. Overall, Silgan Containers is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, but further commitments to emissions reduction strategies have yet to be disclosed.