Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit WestRock, a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Formed from the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, the company has established itself as a key provider of sustainable packaging solutions since its inception. Specialising in corrugated containers, paperboard, and innovative packaging designs, Smurfit WestRock is committed to sustainability and efficiency, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and production processes, reinforcing its position as a market leader. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, Smurfit WestRock continues to drive innovation and excellence in the packaging sector.
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Smurfit Westrock's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported significant Scope 3 emissions, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing approximately 500,826,000 kg CO2e and downstream transportation and distribution adding about 161,493,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed a total of approximately 9,652,663,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside 5,997,083,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. Smurfit WestRock has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, fuel and energy activities, and transportation and distribution emissions. The company is working towards achieving these targets as part of its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aligns with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Additionally, Smurfit WestRock is striving for a net-zero future, with plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the decade. These initiatives reflect the company's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, inheriting data and commitments from its parent company, WestRock Company.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,967,492,000 | 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 2 | 4,889,324,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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