SMURFIT KAPPA
Smurfit Kappa, a leading player in the paper-based packaging industry, is headquartered in Slovakia (SK) and operates extensively across Europe and the Americas. Founded in 1934, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on innovation and environmental responsibility. Specialising in corrugated packaging, Smurfit Kappa offers a diverse range of products, including custom packaging solutions and paper products that stand out for their quality and sustainability. The company’s commitment to circular economy principles and its advanced manufacturing processes have positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its exceptional service and product reliability. With numerous awards and certifications, Smurfit Kappa continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and sustainability in packaging solutions worldwide.
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SMURFIT KAPPA's score of 5 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SMURFIT KAPPA's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, SMURFIT KAPPA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,500,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 800,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (approximately 200,000,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 500,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2020, the company had slightly higher total emissions of about 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 900,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, SMURFIT KAPPA has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices within the paper and paperboard industry, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint through operational efficiencies and sustainable sourcing.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 900,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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SMURFIT KAPPA 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.
