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 5,997,083,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,326,787,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 9,652,663,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking their carbon footprint across all scopes. Smurfit WestRock has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company commits to a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment extends to Scope 3 emissions, which also aim for a 27.5% reduction by the same deadline. Additionally, the company has established a goal to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025, reflecting a strong commitment to climate action. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of a broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from their parent company, WestRock Company, which underscores the integrated approach to sustainability within the corporate family.
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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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