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Silgan Holdings

Silgan Holdings Inc., a leading provider of rigid packaging solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself as a key player in the packaging industry, specialising in metal and plastic containers for food, beverages, and personal care products. Silgan's core offerings include innovative closures and containers that are designed to enhance product freshness and convenience. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and quality, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Silgan Holdings has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product portfolio and global reach.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Silgan Holdings'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.

28

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 Holdings's score of 28 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

73%

Silgan Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Silgan Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,668,000 kg CO2e, which includes 188,674 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (stationary combustion), 24,651,511 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity), and 134,453 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions (business travel). This data highlights the company's commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint across various scopes. Silgan Holdings has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company is actively engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has committed to long-term reduction targets starting from 2023. This commitment reflects a strategic approach to sustainability within the containers and packaging sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Silgan Holdings is taking significant steps towards reducing its carbon emissions and addressing climate change, demonstrating a proactive stance in the global effort to achieve sustainability.

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2022
Scope 1
188,674
Scope 2
24,651,511
Scope 3
134,453

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Silgan Holdings'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 Holdings 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 Holdings 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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