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.
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Silgan Holdings's score of 30 is higher 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 3,484,335,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 151,885,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 75,988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 3,325,462,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 2,649,019,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 177,723,000 kg CO2e). Silgan Holdings has committed to long-term net-zero targets, aiming for significant reductions across all scopes by 2050. These targets are part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which were established in 2023. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting a strong commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the containers and packaging sector.
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| 2016 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 170,016,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 135,312,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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