Ccl Industries, a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1951, the company has established itself in the packaging industry, specialising in labels, flexible packaging, and security products. Ccl Industries is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various sectors, including food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods. The company’s unique approach to customisation and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on growth and expansion, Ccl Industries continues to set benchmarks in the packaging landscape.
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In 2024, CCL Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,167,835,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 153,340,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 254,469,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,760,026,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 2,151,296,000 kg CO2e. CCL Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and by 90% by 2050, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate CCL's commitment to addressing climate change. The company also aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. CCL Industries is actively working to ensure that 75% of its suppliers and 20% of its customers have science-based targets by 2029, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. Overall, CCL Industries is taking significant steps towards reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals, with a clear focus on both short-term and long-term emissions reduction strategies.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 142,830,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 259,301,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 993,574,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Ccl Industries's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 77% since 2019, 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 52% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Ccl Industries 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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