SMURFIT Westrock Plc

SMURFIT Westrock Plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, SMURFIT Westrock Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 8.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050, with a target to reduce relative CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030. This includes a specific goal to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030 and to achieve near-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2025. In 2024, the reported emissions were approximately 9.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 2.3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 9.5 billion kg CO2e. The company has made progress towards its targets, achieving a 44.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 fossil-fuel based CO2 emissions per tonne of paper produced against a 2005 baseline. SMURFIT Westrock is actively collaborating with the Alliance for Pulp & Paper Technology Innovation (APPTI) to advance sustainable practices and technologies, reinforcing its commitment to a low-carbon future. The company’s initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their emissions reduction targets are consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.