Amcor Sustainability Profile
Amcor plc, a global leader in packaging solutions, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1860, Amcor has evolved into a key player in the packaging industry, specialising in flexible and rigid packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable packaging, offering products that not only meet customer needs but also address environmental concerns. Amcor's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ambitious goals to make all its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. With a strong market position, Amcor has received numerous accolades for its contributions to packaging technology and sustainability, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global packaging landscape.
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Amcor's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Amcor reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,063,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 430,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 913,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 8,720,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2024, saw total emissions of about 10,481,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2023, emissions were approximately 11,558,000,000 kg CO2e. Amcor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Near-term targets include a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2033 from a FY2022 baseline, and a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, also from a FY2022 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Amcor's commitment to sustainable practices within the containers and packaging sector. The company has made significant progress, achieving a 36% reduction in GHG emissions intensity compared to its 2006 baseline as of FY2020, and aims for a 60% reduction by 2030. Amcor's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and the emissions data is sourced directly from Amcor plc, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 452,094,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,351,195,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,580,526,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Amcor's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Amcor's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 15% since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Amcor'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.
Amcor has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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