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updated 5 days ago

SMURFIT Westrock Plc

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SMURFIT Westrock Plc, a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in Slovakia (SK) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded through the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, the company has established itself as a key provider of sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on corrugated containers and paper-based products. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, SMURFIT Westrock offers a diverse range of products, including custom packaging solutions that cater to various industries. The company is recognised for its advanced manufacturing processes and eco-friendly practices, positioning it as a market leader in sustainable packaging. Notable achievements include significant contributions to reducing carbon footprints and enhancing recycling efforts, solidifying its reputation as a responsible industry leader.

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59

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

SMURFIT Westrock Plc's score of 59 is higher than 78% 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 Westrock Plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Smurfit Westrock Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,674,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 5,674,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,746,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled around 9,452,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,333,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 3,172,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported similar emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,997,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 2,327,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 9,653,000,000 kg CO2e. Smurfit Westrock has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in fossil fuel emissions intensity by 2030 from a 2005 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. They are also working towards achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has approved their emissions reduction targets as consistent with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The emissions data and commitments reflect Smurfit Westrock's dedication to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a responsible leader in the forest and paper products sector.

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2019202220232024
Scope 1
6,411,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,968,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
11,399,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SMURFIT Westrock Plc's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Westrock Plc is in SK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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