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Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. Sustainability Profile

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Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, commonly referred to as Smurfit-Stone, is a leading player in the packaging industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2002 through the merger of Smurfit and Stone Container Corporation, the company has established a strong presence across North America, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions. Specialising in the production of corrugated containers and paper-based products, Smurfit-Stone is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to environmental stewardship. The company’s core offerings include custom packaging solutions that cater to various industries, ensuring both functionality and sustainability. With a robust market position, Smurfit-Stone has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its eco-friendly practices and product excellence. As a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable packaging solutions, Smurfit-Stone continues to lead the way in the evolving landscape of the packaging sector.

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50

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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'s score of 50 is higher than 75% 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-Stone Container Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Smurfit Westrock Plc

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is part of a merged entity with Smurfit Westrock Plc, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges directly attributed to Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. However, it is important to note that the climate initiatives and performance metrics may be influenced by the overarching strategies of Smurfit Westrock Plc, which operates under a broader sustainability framework. Given the absence of specific emissions data, it is unclear what the current scope of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) is for Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. The company may align with industry standards and best practices in addressing climate change, but further details on their specific commitments or achievements are not available at this time.

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201920232024
Scope 1
6,411,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,968,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
11,399,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'s primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'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 Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 17% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 54% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
34%
Purchased Goods and Services
25%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
23%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
13%
Processing of Sold Products
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'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.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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