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Aluminum Production
US
updated 2 months ago

Silgan Holdings Sustainability Profile

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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.

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Aluminum Production 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Silgan Holdings's score of 15 is lower than 53% 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 Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Silgan Holdings, headquartered in the United States, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,835,338 kg CO2e. This figure includes 188,674 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 24,651,511 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded 134,453 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions from business travel. Silgan Holdings has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has been proactive in its climate commitments, having established these targets in 2022. The SBTi targets are designed to align with global climate goals, reflecting the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action. Overall, Silgan Holdings is focused on sustainability within the containers and packaging sector, aiming to implement effective strategies to reduce emissions and enhance environmental performance.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Silgan Holdings's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Silgan Holdings's primary industry is Aluminum Production, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Silgan Holdings's Location?

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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 Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Silgan Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
100%

Silgan Holdings's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Silgan Holdings has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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