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 carbon emissions, with approximately 500,826,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution and about 161,493,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution, all classified under Scope 3 emissions. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed total emissions of approximately 9,652,663,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, including about 5,997,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 2,326,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Smurfit Westrock has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader initiative that also includes a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy activities, and transportation and distribution. The company has made progress towards its goals, having already achieved a reduction of approximately 21% in absolute GHG emissions from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, Smurfit Westrock is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, recognising the need for new technologies and supportive regulations to reach this goal. The company’s efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability within the forest and paper products sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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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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