SMURFIT Westrock Plc
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 innovative corrugated packaging products and services. With a commitment to sustainability, Smurfit Kappa offers a diverse range of products, including custom packaging solutions that cater to various sectors such as food, beverage, and consumer goods. The company is renowned for its unique approach to combining design and functionality, ensuring that its packaging not only protects but also enhances brand visibility. As a market leader, Smurfit Kappa has achieved numerous accolades for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking eco-friendly packaging solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does SMURFIT Westrock Plc'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
SMURFIT Westrock Plc's score of 18 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SMURFIT Westrock Plc's reported carbon emissions
Smurfit Kappa, headquartered in SK, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 37.7% per tonne of saleable production by the year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards to limit global warming to well below 2°C. These commitments reflect Smurfit Kappa's proactive approach to sustainability within the forest and paper products sector, demonstrating a clear intention to mitigate its environmental impact through measurable and science-based targets.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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SMURFIT Westrock Plc is committed to some 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.
