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Smurfit Kappa México

Smurfit Kappa México, a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in Mexico (MX) and operates extensively across the country. Founded as part of the Smurfit Kappa Group, the company has established itself as a key provider of innovative paper-based packaging solutions, catering to various sectors including food, beverage, and consumer goods. With a commitment to sustainability, Smurfit Kappa México offers a diverse range of products, including corrugated containers and paper-based packaging, designed to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company is recognised for its advanced manufacturing processes and dedication to quality, positioning it as a trusted partner in the market. Notable achievements include significant contributions to sustainable packaging initiatives, reinforcing its status as an industry leader in Mexico.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Smurfit Kappa México'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Smurfit Kappa México's score of 26 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Smurfit Kappa México's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Smurfit Kappa México reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,415,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 467,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. Over the years, Smurfit Kappa has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 decreasing from about 2,670,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to approximately 2,882,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing emissions per tonne of paper produced, which was reported at 226 kg CO2e in 2023. Smurfit Kappa's ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and carbon reduction, although specific targets and commitments remain unspecified.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Smurfit Kappa México's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Smurfit Kappa México is headquartered in MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

Smurfit Kappa México 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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