Amcor
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 2024, Amcor reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,680,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 430,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,168,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 8,870,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 10,582,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 463,357,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,340,972,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 8,777,295,000 kg CO2e. Amcor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by FY2033 from a FY2022 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe. Additionally, long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, relative to the FY2022 baseline. These targets align with science-based criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Amcor's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has already achieved a 36% reduction in GHG emissions intensity compared to its 2006 baseline, indicating progress towards its 2030 goal of a 60% reduction in emissions intensity across all scopes.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 385,000,000 | 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 | 1,161,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 7,255,000,000 | 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 |
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